{"id":11753,"date":"2018-06-01T06:33:09","date_gmt":"2018-06-01T12:03:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/?p=11753"},"modified":"2023-05-19T11:04:04","modified_gmt":"2023-05-19T11:04:04","slug":"thrilling-safari-experience-3-feet-away-from-tiger-t34-aka-kumbha-in-ranthambore-national-park-rajasthan-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/thrilling-safari-experience-3-feet-away-from-tiger-t34-aka-kumbha-in-ranthambore-national-park-rajasthan-india\/","title":{"rendered":"What are the chances of sighting tiger in Ranthambore?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_55 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662c0e703c5a0\"><span class=\"\"><span style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662c0e703c5a0\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/thrilling-safari-experience-3-feet-away-from-tiger-t34-aka-kumbha-in-ranthambore-national-park-rajasthan-india\/#Ranthambore_National_Park_Guide\" title=\"Ranthambore National Park Guide\">Ranthambore National Park Guide<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/thrilling-safari-experience-3-feet-away-from-tiger-t34-aka-kumbha-in-ranthambore-national-park-rajasthan-india\/#Spotting_Tiger_in_Ranthabore_National_Park\" title=\"Spotting Tiger in Ranthabore National Park\">Spotting Tiger in Ranthabore National Park<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/thrilling-safari-experience-3-feet-away-from-tiger-t34-aka-kumbha-in-ranthambore-national-park-rajasthan-india\/#TIGER_SAFARI_AT_RANTHAMBORE_IS_WORTH_IT_HERE%E2%80%99S_WHY\" title=\"TIGER SAFARI AT RANTHAMBORE IS WORTH IT. HERE\u2019S WHY? \">TIGER SAFARI AT RANTHAMBORE IS WORTH IT. HERE\u2019S WHY? <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/thrilling-safari-experience-3-feet-away-from-tiger-t34-aka-kumbha-in-ranthambore-national-park-rajasthan-india\/#THE_TIGER_GIVES_US_A_WARNING_AND_A_CHILLING_GLARE\" title=\"THE TIGER GIVES US A WARNING AND A CHILLING GLARE:\">THE TIGER GIVES US A WARNING AND A CHILLING GLARE:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/thrilling-safari-experience-3-feet-away-from-tiger-t34-aka-kumbha-in-ranthambore-national-park-rajasthan-india\/#THE_TIGER_OF_RANTHAMBORE_MADE_AN_EYE_CONTACT_WITH_SAFARI_JEEP%E2%80%99S_OCCUPANTS\" title=\"THE TIGER OF RANTHAMBORE MADE AN EYE CONTACT WITH SAFARI JEEP\u2019S OCCUPANTS: \">THE TIGER OF RANTHAMBORE MADE AN EYE CONTACT WITH SAFARI JEEP\u2019S OCCUPANTS: <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/thrilling-safari-experience-3-feet-away-from-tiger-t34-aka-kumbha-in-ranthambore-national-park-rajasthan-india\/#WHO_IS_TIGER_KUMBHA_AKA_T_34\" title=\"WHO IS TIGER KUMBHA AKA T 34:\">WHO IS TIGER KUMBHA AKA T 34:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/thrilling-safari-experience-3-feet-away-from-tiger-t34-aka-kumbha-in-ranthambore-national-park-rajasthan-india\/#WE_LOST_AND_FOUND_THE_TIGER_AGAIN\" title=\"WE LOST AND FOUND THE TIGER AGAIN:\">WE LOST AND FOUND THE TIGER AGAIN:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/thrilling-safari-experience-3-feet-away-from-tiger-t34-aka-kumbha-in-ranthambore-national-park-rajasthan-india\/#Can_we_see_tigers_in_Ranthambore\" title=\"Can we see tigers in Ranthambore?\">Can we see tigers in Ranthambore?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/thrilling-safari-experience-3-feet-away-from-tiger-t34-aka-kumbha-in-ranthambore-national-park-rajasthan-india\/#Zone_4_Through_Hamid_Kund\" title=\"Zone 4 Through Hamid Kund\">Zone 4 Through Hamid Kund<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/thrilling-safari-experience-3-feet-away-from-tiger-t34-aka-kumbha-in-ranthambore-national-park-rajasthan-india\/#Famous_Tigers_of_Ranthambore\" title=\"Famous Tigers of Ranthambore\">Famous Tigers of Ranthambore<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/thrilling-safari-experience-3-feet-away-from-tiger-t34-aka-kumbha-in-ranthambore-national-park-rajasthan-india\/#The_ancient_Ranthambore_Fort_and_Hamir_Chand_Chauhan\" title=\"The ancient Ranthambore Fort and Hamir Chand Chauhan\">The ancient Ranthambore Fort and Hamir Chand Chauhan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/thrilling-safari-experience-3-feet-away-from-tiger-t34-aka-kumbha-in-ranthambore-national-park-rajasthan-india\/#Best_Time_to_visit_Ranthambore_National_Park\" title=\"Best Time to visit Ranthambore National Park\">Best Time to visit Ranthambore National Park<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/thrilling-safari-experience-3-feet-away-from-tiger-t34-aka-kumbha-in-ranthambore-national-park-rajasthan-india\/#TIPS_ON_WHAT_TO_WEAR_ON_A_TIGER_SAFARI\" title=\"TIPS ON WHAT TO WEAR ON A TIGER SAFARI: \">TIPS ON WHAT TO WEAR ON A TIGER SAFARI: <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/thrilling-safari-experience-3-feet-away-from-tiger-t34-aka-kumbha-in-ranthambore-national-park-rajasthan-india\/#WHERE_TO_STAY_FOR_WILDLIFE_SAFARI_IN_RANTHAMBORE_NATIONAL_PARK\" title=\"WHERE TO STAY FOR WILDLIFE SAFARI IN RANTHAMBORE NATIONAL PARK\">WHERE TO STAY FOR WILDLIFE SAFARI IN RANTHAMBORE NATIONAL PARK<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/thrilling-safari-experience-3-feet-away-from-tiger-t34-aka-kumbha-in-ranthambore-national-park-rajasthan-india\/#FUN_PEOPLE_I_TRAVELED_TO_RANTHAMBORE_NATIONAL_PARK_WITH\" title=\"FUN PEOPLE I TRAVELED TO RANTHAMBORE NATIONAL PARK WITH:\">FUN PEOPLE I TRAVELED TO RANTHAMBORE NATIONAL PARK WITH:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/thrilling-safari-experience-3-feet-away-from-tiger-t34-aka-kumbha-in-ranthambore-national-park-rajasthan-india\/#Related_Blogs\" title=\"Related Blogs\">Related Blogs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/thrilling-safari-experience-3-feet-away-from-tiger-t34-aka-kumbha-in-ranthambore-national-park-rajasthan-india\/#HOW_TO_REACH_RANTHAMBORE_NATIONAL_PARK_RAJASTHAN\" title=\"HOW TO REACH RANTHAMBORE NATIONAL PARK, RAJASTHAN:\">HOW TO REACH RANTHAMBORE NATIONAL PARK, RAJASTHAN:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ranthambore_National_Park_Guide\"><\/span><strong>Ranthambore National Park Guide<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>This blog is about my Tiger safari in Ranthambore National Park, <a href=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/2017\/12\/02\/the-colorful-markets-of-pushkar-fair-rajasthan-incredible-india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Rajasthan <\/a>in India. We spotted the tiger Kumbha aka T 34 and watched its movement from a dangerous distance of merely 3 feet. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rantahmbore National Park is one of the best National Parks of India. Located in North Indian state Rajasthan, it is home to a large number of tigers. Spotting a tiger is particulaarly easy here in the extreme hot months viz. April, May and first half of June. And if you are done spotting tigers here, you can also explore some old forts in the Ranthambore National Park. There is something for everyone here. What&#8217;s more? besides tigers, <a href=\"https:\/\/safeandhealthytravel.com\/the-place-tiger-spotting-in-india-ranthambore-np\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ranthambore National Park<\/a> is also home to many more animals and birds. Keep that camera and binocular ready. It is ideal for a getaway from Delhi with family or friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Spotting_Tiger_in_Ranthabore_National_Park\"><\/span><strong>Spotting Tiger in Ranthabore National Park<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>What are the chances of sighting tiger in Ranthambore? We had barely entered the <strong>zone 6<\/strong> when we saw the <strong>first tiger<\/strong> in the <strong>Ranthambore National Park<\/strong> in <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/2017\/11\/29\/pushkar-fairs-behind-the-scenes-rajasthan-incredible-india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Rajasthan<\/a>, India.<\/strong> &nbsp;It was around <strong>8:20 a.m.<\/strong> Balancing ourselves on the unruly safari jeep, we entered the ancient gate, built in typical <strong>Rajasthani architecture<\/strong>. A vestige from <a href=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/2017\/11\/29\/pushkar-fairs-behind-the-scenes-rajasthan-incredible-india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Rajasthan<\/a>\u2019s royal past, it sits incongruously amidst the wild. But neither I nor my co travelers are here for a <a href=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/2016\/11\/04\/a-heritage-walk-in-the-lanes-of-old-hyderabad-charminar-to-chawmahalla-palace\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>heritage trail<\/strong><\/a>. We have our eyes peeled for <strong>orange and black stripes<\/strong> instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full wp-image-11749\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"922\" height=\"614\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/kumbha-t34-tiger-safari-ranthambore-national-park-zone-6-rajasthan-incredible-india.jpg\" alt=\"Kumbha T34 Tiger safari, Ranthambore National Park, zone 6 Rajasthan, Incredible India\" class=\"wp-image-11749\"\/><figcaption>My first glimpse of Kumbha. Tiger Kumbha aka T 34 at Zone 6 of Ranthambore National Park, Rajasthan, Incredible India!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Occupants of another safari jeep had parked itself on a marked pathway, opposite dense dry forest. <strong>Someone mentioned, \u2019Tiger\u2019!<\/strong> The mere mention of the \u2018T\u2019 word robbed us of the sleep and yawns. Suddenly <strong>shaken from our stupor,<\/strong> we tried all the tricks of the trade to have a look at the tiger. Binoculars, DSLR cameras with Telephoto lens, naked eyes, the works!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While some claimed they <strong>got a glimpse<\/strong> (\u201cBehind the bamboo grove\u201d, \u201cYes, yes, through the V shaped cut\u201d), I failed to spot the Tiger despite the <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/2016\/12\/29\/dead-sea-in-jordan-why-i-ran-out-screaming-as-soon-as-i-entered-it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">desperate attempts<\/a><\/strong>. Before I dismissed myself for poor eyesight and an untrained <strong>eye for wildlife<\/strong>, the Tiger saved the day for me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full wp-image-11748\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"922\" height=\"614\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/kumbha-t34-tiger-safari-ranthambore-national-park-zone-6-rajasthan-incredible-india-8.jpg\" alt=\"Kumbha T34 Tiger safari, Ranthambore National Park, zone 6 Rajasthan, Incredible India (8)\" class=\"wp-image-11748\"\/><figcaption>He comes closer. Tiger Kumbha aka T 34 at Zone 6 of Ranthambore National Park, Rajasthan, Incredible India!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TIGER_SAFARI_AT_RANTHAMBORE_IS_WORTH_IT_HERE%E2%80%99S_WHY\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">TIGER SAFARI AT RANTHAMBORE IS WORTH IT. HERE\u2019S WHY?<\/span> <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Till now only 2 safari jeeps had congregated at the spot. The Tiger emerged, walking nonchalantly in a natural swagger fit for the King. The tiger <strong>walked arrogantly<\/strong> in a self important manner as we held our breath collectively. The tiger was still at a distance. He made no <strong>eye contact<\/strong> and continued walking without a care in the world!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The view of Tiger was still hindered, since he was passing through the dry branches of the tree and vertical bamboo groves. It was like looking at occupants of the opposite railway platform while the train passes slowly. <strong>Now you see it, now you don\u2019t!<\/strong> The sighting was still better than the winter months. Thanks to the <strong>extreme heat,<\/strong> the trees were bereft of leaves, making it easier to spot the Tiger. In monsoon and winter, the sightings are low due to the dense green foliage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full wp-image-11747\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"922\" height=\"614\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/kumbha-t34-tiger-safari-ranthambore-national-park-zone-6-rajasthan-incredible-india-7.jpg\" alt=\"Kumbha T34 Tiger safari, Ranthambore National Park, zone 6 Rajasthan, Incredible India (7)\" class=\"wp-image-11747\"\/><figcaption>My first full view of Kumbha. Tiger Kumbha aka T 34 at Zone 6 of Ranthambore National Park, Rajasthan, Incredible India!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"THE_TIGER_GIVES_US_A_WARNING_AND_A_CHILLING_GLARE\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>THE TIGER GIVES US A WARNING AND A CHILLING GLARE:<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After much hide and seek, the Tiger emerged in full view just like that. By now, the news had spread like <strong>forest fire.<\/strong> More safari jeeps had parked themselves at the spot. Unmindful of all the attention, the Tiger continued walking and then <strong>did the unimaginable!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As I trained my telephoto lens on him, I found myself moving my eyes away from the viewfinder of the camera. My heart must have stopped briefly when the <strong>Tiger was just 3 to 4 feet away<\/strong> from me. I do not remember if I clicked from the viewfinder or not. The thrill of looking at a wild Tiger from such a close distance made me <strong>drop my jaw and<\/strong> all other pursuits instantly. This explains why the image of Tiger when he was closest to me is not as good as it should have been. It happened in a jiffy, <strong>before we could react.<\/strong> The tiger chose to walk just few feet away from the right side of the safari jeep we were sitting in. This is the <strong>closest anyone can get to a wild Tiger!<\/strong> I in fact, advise my readers against going this close to a Tiger, even if you are sitting in the safety of a safari jeep. But we had not planned it. We had <strong>responsibly parked ourselves<\/strong> without disturbing the Tiger\u2019s movement. &nbsp;The tiger however stunned us with his unpredictable move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full wp-image-11746\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"922\" height=\"614\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/kumbha-t34-tiger-safari-ranthambore-national-park-zone-6-rajasthan-incredible-india-6.jpg\" alt=\"Kumbha T34 Tiger safari, Ranthambore National Park, zone 6 Rajasthan, Incredible India (6)\" class=\"wp-image-11746\"\/><figcaption>Kumbha walking towards my safari jeep. Phew! Tiger Kumbha aka T 34 at Zone 6 of Ranthambore National Park, Rajasthan, Incredible India!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"THE_TIGER_OF_RANTHAMBORE_MADE_AN_EYE_CONTACT_WITH_SAFARI_JEEP%E2%80%99S_OCCUPANTS\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">THE TIGER OF RANTHAMBORE MADE AN EYE CONTACT WITH SAFARI JEEP\u2019S OCCUPANTS:<\/span> <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/2016\/12\/25\/rafting-in-punakha-what-happened-when-i-jumped-in-the-middle-of-the-river\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">most thrilling moment<\/a><\/strong> was when the Tiger made an eye contact with us; brief but <strong>menacing<\/strong> nevertheless! That moment filled us with <strong>mixed emotions<\/strong> viz. thrill, nervousness, excitement, elation and perhaps also bordering on philosophical.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Later, a co traveler told me that was a warning. The Tigers at Ranthambore are used to the presence of humans and perhaps that is why it ended on just a <strong>brief threat.<\/strong> However, in that moment, I got the epiphany that how <strong>brilliant and complex nature<\/strong> is. And why we need to leave no stones unturned to <strong>preserve it.<\/strong> Any work done in the <strong>conservation of<\/strong> these majestic creatures is less.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full wp-image-11744\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"922\" height=\"614\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/kumbha-t34-tiger-safari-ranthambore-national-park-zone-6-rajasthan-incredible-india-4.jpg\" alt=\"Kumbha T34 Tiger safari, Ranthambore National Park, zone 6 Rajasthan, Incredible India (4)\" class=\"wp-image-11744\"\/><figcaption>Kumbha was just 3 feet away and I failed at photography. Justified! Tiger Kumbha aka T 34 at Zone 6 of Ranthambore National Park, Rajasthan, Incredible India!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WHO_IS_TIGER_KUMBHA_AKA_T_34\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>WHO IS TIGER KUMBHA AKA T 34:<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The tiger we had spotted is called Kumbha, a huge dominant male. All the images of tiger in this blog are that of Kumbha aka T 34. Kumbha is a male tiger whose main territory is in zone 6,7 and 8 of Ranthambore National Park. His residence includes the Jamoda Balas, Chidi-Khoh and Kundal area. Interestingly, Kumbha is Hindi version of water sign Aquarius. Kumbha has mated with tigress Ladali (T-8).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WE_LOST_AND_FOUND_THE_TIGER_AGAIN\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>WE LOST AND FOUND THE TIGER AGAIN:<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For sometime, our eyes followed the <strong>movement of tiger.<\/strong> Careful not to disturb his movement, we kept an eye on the tiger from a distance. We saw him for some-time and then lost him. We left when the <strong>browns and greens of the jungle swallowed the oranges and blacks.<\/strong> We parked ourselves next to a pond in search of another tiger. We didn\u2019t see any tiger but the jungle impressed us with the <strong>biodiversity.<\/strong> Akin to a parade, one animal after another showed up, strutting their stuff and revealing their behaviour as we pretended to be dead in the safari jeep. We spotted <strong>monitor lizard, snake<\/strong> (unidentified), <strong>langur<\/strong> monkeys, spotted <strong>deer, <em>shikra<\/em><\/strong> and many other species.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-11743\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"614\" height=\"922\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/kumbha-t34-tiger-safari-ranthambore-national-park-zone-6-rajasthan-incredible-india-2.jpg\" alt=\"Kumbha T34 Tiger safari, Ranthambore National Park, zone 6 Rajasthan, Incredible India (2)\" class=\"wp-image-11743\"\/><figcaption>Kumbha sleeping at the ancient entrance gate. I didn&#8217;t bother to click a picture of him. Tiger Kumbha aka T 34 at Zone 6 of Ranthambore National Park, Rajasthan, Incredible India!<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>After sometime, we left the pond. As we drove again in pursuit of tiger, a commotion took us back to the ancient entrance gate we had entered from. Turned out the same tiger <strong>Kumbha aka T 34<\/strong> was resting on the top of the gate. What was once a stronghold of royals is now the <strong>kingdom of the tiger.<\/strong> What was once the strategic location for guards to keep a watchful eye, is now a peaceful abode for the Tiger to cut the noise. I looked at Kumbha one last time as <strong>he slept like a baby<\/strong>. We were told it is his favourite resting spot. Watching him through the binoculars helped me see him up, close and personal <strong>without losing my limbs<\/strong>. I bid adieu to the tiger, hoping in my mind that may the Kingdom remain with Kumbha and his next generations. May the tribe win over human greed and unsustainable growth. <strong>May nature win! Once again!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_we_see_tigers_in_Ranthambore\"><\/span><strong>Can we see tigers in Ranthambore?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Yes, and what a sight! This was when I saw tiger lightening T 83 attempt killing a sambar calf. This section of the blog is about watching a real-life attempt by Tiger Lightning T 83 to kill a Sambhar Calf. We saw this once in a lifetime spectacle in the zone 4 of the Ranthambore National Park in Rajasthan. The park is great for wildlife enthusiasts. This is my Incredible India moment!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The stranger in our hotel boasted during the breakfast that she spotted <strong>8 tigers in 2 days.<\/strong> By this time we had seen only one (See my other blog) and I was optimistic that we will see more. &nbsp;We had barely entered the <strong>zone 4<\/strong> of Ranthambore National Park in the evening when the driver of our open canter van parked besides a small pond adjacent to a dirt track. Turns out a <strong>tiger was<\/strong> half submerged in the water of the small pond. The extreme heat of June (North Indian plains) draws the tigers and other animals to the water bodies, making it <strong>easier to spot them.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The tiger stayed in the pond for a long time and was unfazed by the presence of a (well behaved) fleet of canter vans and safari jeeps stuffed with curious humans. My canter van was facing <strong>the back of the Tiger.<\/strong> All the occupants of my canter van congregated at the left front part of the canter van.<strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Tiger would sometimes turn and <strong>show the face.<\/strong> The drama continued for a long time as the Tiger played hide and seek with us. An eye there, a paw there! That was all we could manage from behind the branch of a tree which obstructed our view.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then suddenly, the <strong>Tiger emerged from<\/strong> the pond. A collective gasp followed. Between hushed tones and self-monitored whispers, cameras were pulled out into action. The Tiger stood under the evening light for some while as if allowing us ample time to have a good view. Neither did the Tiger look at us nor did the tiger make any attempt to leave the place in a hurry. It was <strong>a relaxed movement,<\/strong> unaffected and confident. Until\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026..<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then all of a sudden the Tiger started crouching. With slow measured steps, the tiger moved towards an unidentified animal in far distance. It was difficult for me to believe that in no time I would be seeing a <strong>Tiger hunting<\/strong> not in an idiot box but in real. <strong>Flesh and bones<\/strong>. And blood! It was <strong>a surreal feeling!<\/strong> I tried hard to spot the prey when someone exclaimed, \u201cIt\u2019s a Sambhar calf.\u201d I found it. The calf was blissfully unaware of the presence of the Tiger when the latter continued moving stealthily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And then it was <strong>a chase.<\/strong> Between clouds of dust and tree branches, we managed to see the Tiger chase the calf with deft focus. It was at a far distance. I am not sure of the <strong>fate of the calf.<\/strong> Once the dust settled, we could spot neither the Tiger nor the calf. Nor did we see the mother Sambhar at any point of time. It doesn\u2019t matter. What matters is that we still saw <strong>a real kill<\/strong> attempt by a Tiger. A first is always special. This will forever be etched in my memory for a long time. After this, <strong>we spotted 4 more tigers<\/strong> within few minutes of each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Zone_4_Through_Hamid_Kund\"><\/span><strong>Zone 4 Through Hamid Kund<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before all the drama, we could not help but admire the Royal past of Ranthambore. This is how our evening safari started. The <strong>Ranthambore fort<\/strong> was visible at a distance as soon as we crossed a gate adjoining to <strong>Hamir Kund<\/strong>. A sign board said that the water body is <strong>infested with crocodiles<\/strong> though I failed to see one in spite of keeping my eyes peeled. The ancient gate we crossed evoked the <strong>royal past of Rajasthan.<\/strong> The gate even had a staircase on the right side of its walls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This gate gives access to the Ranthambore fort, <strong>Jogi Mahal<\/strong> and <strong>zone 1,2,3,4,5<\/strong> of Ranthambore National Park. I would have been too optimistic to spot a tiger here since it was a check post kind of a place, buzzing with human activity. We did spot the usual suspects viz sambar, chital (spotted deer), peacocks, owls and of course monkeys. <strong>A fearless bird<\/strong> sat on a twig close to our stationery (for permissions) jeep, its beak wide open thanks to the <strong>extreme heat of June<\/strong> in North India. &nbsp;The bird expected food from us which is a depressing thought because this particular species of bird developed this habit when <strong>irresponsible travelers started feeding them<\/strong> on safaris. Sad!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike the zone 6 of Ranthambore National Park I visited in the morning (please see my other blogs in the \u2018Wildlife\u2019 tab.), the approach road to zone 4 was smooth tar road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Famous_Tigers_of_Ranthambore\"><\/span><strong>Famous Tigers of Ranthambore<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We had spotted <strong>Lightning T83<\/strong>, the granddaughter of famous tiger <strong>Machchli T 16.<\/strong> Lightning is also the sister of <strong>Arrowhead T 84<\/strong> aka <strong>Machchli Junior<\/strong>, the tiger we spotted after few hours of spotting Lightning. (Pls read my other blog on how we got really lucky to spot Arrowhead). She is also the daughter of tiger <strong>Krishna aka T- 19.<\/strong> (We also spotted Krishna with her new cubs, read about it in my other blogs) Her brother is T 85. She is known to stray at the periphery of the park. She once fell into a well and was rescued by the forest department.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_ancient_Ranthambore_Fort_and_Hamir_Chand_Chauhan\"><\/span><strong>The ancient Ranthambore Fort and Hamir Chand Chauhan<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I had imagined the Ranthambore Fort to be on a lower ground. It was instead perched on a high mountain in a distance. It is possible to drive up to the fort and explore it but limited time for Tiger made us choose the obvious. That said, on a future safari, I do intend to <strong>cancel my tiger date<\/strong> and explore the fort for sure. And if I am really lucky I <strong>can spot a tiger<\/strong> on the road to the Ranthambore Fort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hamir Dev Chauhan<\/strong> ruled Ranthambore from 1282 to 1301. The ancient and formidable Ranthambore Fort was declared a <strong>UNESCO World Heritage Site<\/strong> in 2013. The real age of the fort is disputed but it is believed that its construction began in <strong>mid 10<sup>th<\/sup> century<\/strong> during the <strong>Sapaldaksha<\/strong> rule and successive occupants of the fort added their own structures to the original edifice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Time_to_visit_Ranthambore_National_Park\"><\/span><strong>Best Time to visit Ranthambore National Park<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Summer is the best time<\/strong> to visit Ranthambore or any wildlife park in India (If Tiger is what you are keen on, that is). Due to extreme heat, the <strong>Tigers expose themselves<\/strong> in the open, often near a water body to cool themselves off. The lack of greenery also makes it easy to spot the Tigers, even from a distance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full wp-image-11750\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"922\" height=\"614\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/kumbha-t34-tiger-safari-ranthambore-national-park-zone-6-rajasthan-incredible-india-3.jpg\" alt=\"Kumbha T34 Tiger safari, Ranthambore National Park, zone 6 Rajasthan, Incredible India (3)\" class=\"wp-image-11750\"\/><figcaption>Just before the forest swallowed Kumbha. Tiger Kumbha aka T 34 at Zone 6 of Ranthambore National Park, Rajasthan, Incredible India!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TIPS_ON_WHAT_TO_WEAR_ON_A_TIGER_SAFARI\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">TIPS ON WHAT TO WEAR ON A TIGER SAFARI:<\/span> <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What to wear during a wildlife safari in Ranthambore?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I wore outfits by <strong>Columbia Sportswear.<\/strong> The deftly designed shirts and pants kept me cool even in the scorching heat of Rajasthan in June. The<strong> Omni wick<\/strong> and <strong>Omni Shade technology<\/strong> used helped me keep dry and cool even in extreme weather. There was not a modicum of sweat rolling down my spine. I recommend my readers to give it a shot while they are on an outdoor trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Indian Summer, though unbearable, is a perfect time for wildlife safaris. It hovered around <strong>45 degrees<\/strong> in Ranthambore National Park. Despite it being early morning, the <strong>heat was intense.<\/strong> I kept hydrating myself every 15 minutes . Luckily the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/columbiaindia\/?fref=mentions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Columbia Sportswear<\/a> gears I was wearing saved the day further. The <strong>light and airy clothes<\/strong> helped me keep fresh. Those who know me personally know that I sweat a lot. However, the <strong>Omni Wick technology<\/strong> of <strong>Columbia<\/strong> outfits and shoes ensured that the sweat evaporated quickly. It kept me dry inside and out. Their <strong>Omni Shade technology<\/strong> also kept me protected from the unforgiving sun rays. I now know what to wear on safaris and even treks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full wp-image-11751\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"922\" height=\"614\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/ranthambore-heritage-haveli-kumbha-t34-tiger-safari-ranthambore-national-park-zone-6-rajasthan-incredible-india-3.jpg\" alt=\"Ranthambore Heritage Haveli. Kumbha T34 Tiger safari, Ranthambore National Park, zone 6 Rajasthan, Incredible India (3)\" class=\"wp-image-11751\"\/><figcaption>I loved the Tiger themed wallpaper of some rooms in Ranthambore Heritage Haveli. Nice place to stay near Zone 4 and 6 of Ranthambore National Park, Rajasthan, Incredible India!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WHERE_TO_STAY_FOR_WILDLIFE_SAFARI_IN_RANTHAMBORE_NATIONAL_PARK\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>WHERE TO STAY FOR WILDLIFE SAFARI IN RANTHAMBORE NATIONAL PARK<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I stayed in <strong>Ranthambore Heritage Haveli.<\/strong> It is in the middle of no-where. I could see only few other properties in the vicinity. My stay here was enjoyable. Not only was it located close to the zone 4 and zone 6 of Ranthambore National Park, it was also <strong>easily accessible from the main road<\/strong>. However the small patch from the main road to the property is bumpy and unpaved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The air conditioned <strong>rooms at<\/strong> <strong>Ranthambore Heritage Haveli<\/strong> are semi luxurious with a huge attached bathroom. The property has <strong>two beautiful courtyards<\/strong> and the <em>haveli<\/em> like architectural style reminded me of my stay at the <strong>luxurious<\/strong> <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/2017\/09\/23\/feel-like-a-royal-at-alwar-bagh-by-aamod-weekend-break-from-delhi-near-bhangarh-fort\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Alwar Bagh by Aamod<\/a> Resorts<\/strong>, also in <a href=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/2017\/12\/06\/cobras-at-pushkar-fair-is-incredible-india-still-a-land-of-snake-charmers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Rajasthan<\/a>. It is lit beautifully in the night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full wp-image-11752\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"922\" height=\"614\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/ranthambore-heritage-haveli-kumbha-t34-tiger-safari-ranthambore-national-park-zone-6-rajasthan-incredible-india.jpg\" alt=\"Ranthambore Heritage Haveli. Kumbha T34 Tiger safari, Ranthambore National Park, zone 6 Rajasthan, Incredible India\" class=\"wp-image-11752\"\/><figcaption>The impressive courtyard of Ranthambore Heritage Haveli. Nice place to stay near Zone 4 and 6 of Ranthambore National Park, Rajasthan, Incredible India!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I sampled their buffet. While I liked the <em>poha, bread pakoda, palak paneer<\/em> and <em>dum aaloo<\/em>, their <a href=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/2017\/11\/08\/best-authentic-rajasthani-vegetarian-and-vegan-food-in-pushkar-fair-incredible-india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Rajasthani <em>gatte ki sabzi <\/em><\/a>and<em> upma<\/em> could have been better. Desserts were passable. The property also has <strong>private cottages, lawns<\/strong> for small parties and <strong>conference room.<\/strong> Overall, it was a good experience. It is close to the famed luxurious property <strong>Oberoi Vanya Vilas.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FUN_PEOPLE_I_TRAVELED_TO_RANTHAMBORE_NATIONAL_PARK_WITH\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>FUN PEOPLE I TRAVELED TO RANTHAMBORE NATIONAL PARK WITH:<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This trip was a part of a contest win organised by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.columbiasportswear.co.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Columbia Sportswear<\/a> in collaboration with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.myntra.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Myntra<\/a> and <strong>Red FM<\/strong>. I met interesting people like <strong>Vaibhav<\/strong> from Columbia, <strong>RJ Rocky<\/strong> and <strong>Sumit<\/strong> from Red FM, <strong>Prateek<\/strong> from Myntra, <strong>Malaika Vaz<\/strong> a young wildlife documentary film maker, <strong>Mahesh Reddy<\/strong>, a wildlife photographer and other winners viz. <strong>Antara, Kushagra, Sonu, Tony,Meenakshi. <\/strong>Check out the cool Instagram posts by Columbia Sportswear:<strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BjM-VvFjYmm\/?hl=en&#038;taken-by=columbiasportswear_in\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Related_Blogs\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><\/span>Related Blogs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>You may enjoy reading my other wildlife blogs:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/2017\/09\/20\/the-mind-blowing-night-trail-in-the-rainforests-of-agumbe-with-i-travel-group-incredible-india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Night Wildlife trail in Agumbe<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/2017\/09\/21\/in-search-of-king-cobra-in-agumbe-rainforests-with-the-i-travel-group-the-wettest-place-in-south-india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">In search of elusive King Cobra in Agumbe<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/2017\/10\/18\/a-tiger-free-wildlife-safari-to-satpura-national-park-madhya-pradesh-incredible-india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tiger free safari in Satpura National Park<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/2017\/10\/22\/my-first-tiger-safari-budget-trip-to-bandhavgarh-national-park-madhya-pradesh-incredible-india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Spotting my first Wild Tiger in Bandhavgarh National Park<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/2017\/11\/21\/in-search-of-one-horned-rhinoceros-other-wildlife-in-chitwan-national-park-naturally-nepal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">One horned Rhino duo in the beautiful Chitwan National Park, Nepal<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/2018\/03\/03\/why-you-should-stay-at-kohka-wilderness-camp-near-pench-national-park-madhya-pradesh\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">All thing wild in Pench National Park<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/2018\/05\/17\/bird-watching-trekking-and-other-exciting-things-to-do-at-anant-rasa-shitlakhet-almora\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Birdwatching in Shitlakhet, Almora<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/2018\/05\/29\/explore-the-wildlife-sanctuaries-in-coorg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">List of Wildlife Sanctuaries in Coorg<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BihZEkIjKEp\/?hl=en&#038;taken-by=columbiasportswear_in\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite meeting each other for the first time, we gelled quite well and shared camaraderie, jokes and erudite information on everything under the sun (or stars). The best memory was dining and talking by the poolside of <strong>Ranthambore Heritage Haveli <\/strong>by the night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full wp-image-11745\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"922\" height=\"614\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/kumbha-t34-tiger-safari-ranthambore-national-park-zone-6-rajasthan-incredible-india-5.jpg\" alt=\"Kumbha T34 Tiger safari, Ranthambore National Park, zone 6 Rajasthan, Incredible India (5)\" class=\"wp-image-11745\"\/><figcaption>Kumbha approaching our safari jeep. Tiger Kumbha aka T 34 at Zone 6 of Ranthambore National Park, Rajasthan, Incredible India!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"HOW_TO_REACH_RANTHAMBORE_NATIONAL_PARK_RAJASTHAN\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>HOW TO REACH RANTHAMBORE NATIONAL PARK, RAJASTHAN:<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>By Road:<\/strong><\/span> We took <strong>9 hours<\/strong> from Connaught Place, New Delhi to reach Ranthambore via Neemrana and Dausa by road. The road trip is nondescript and you will not miss much if you chose to take the train. In my opinion, train is a better idea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">By Train:<\/span> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kota Janshatabdi is a good idea. It is a chair car (CC)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Time taken from New Delhi to Sawai Madhopur: 4 hours 47 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Departure time at Hazrat Nizamuddin, Delhi: 13:15<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Arrival time at Sawai Madhopur: 18:02<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Train number: 12060<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tiger name and history<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">The view from my #SoulWindow is savage!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong><em>Spread the love, share this blog<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Got any question\/comments, ask in the comment section below so that it can benefit other readers.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Email me for collaboration: 21abhinav21@gmail.com<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><em>Be a part of my journey on social media. 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