Safari booking · 2026
How to book a Sariska Tiger Reserve safari
Sariska Tiger Reserve, Rajasthan — booking opens ~365 days before your safari date. Sightings are best in October–March. Safaris start at ₹700 for Indian visitors. Below: zones, fees, IDs and the real booking pitfalls — every line source-cited and verified, not a guess off a blog.
Booking window
Verified 2026-06-03- Booking authority
- Rajasthan Forest Department (FMDSS)
- Opens in advance
- 365 days
- Park open
- October–June
- Closed
- July–September
Online quota opens 365 days in advance. 75% of vehicles open in advance quota; advance quota closes 2 days before safari. No online same-day current quota; gate counter may issue jeeps on first-come-first-serve basis, arrive 90 minutes early.
Book on the official portal →Safari types & fees
| Type | Seats | Fee |
|---|---|---|
Jeep (Gypsy) morning · evening 6 seats; includes permit + guide + driver; peak season rates higher | 6 | ₹3,000 (Indian) · ₹5,500 (foreigner) |
Canter (open bus) morning · evening 20 seats; per-person tariff; cheapest option; shared experience | 20 | ₹700 (Indian) · ₹1,200 (foreigner) |
Permit + vehicle + guide + driver fee shown. Camera charges (₹200+) collected at gate. GST additional. Peak season (Oct-Mar) rates 10-15% higher.
Zones & gates
- Zones 1-3 (Core via Sariska Gate)Prime
Best for: Zone 1 & 3: prime tiger territory; highest sighting odds
Core habitat; accessed via main Sariska Gate; book 365 days ahead; randomly allotted
- Zones 4-5 (Buffer/Telha & Baraliwari gates)
Best for: Bird watching, leopards, diverse deer species, photography
Scenic landscapes; lower tiger odds; easier to book; open throughout year including monsoon
Core zones (1-3) accessed via Sariska Gate hold the prime tiger habitat; Buffer zones (4-5) have better scenery and bird diversity but lower tiger sightings. No guarantee which zone you'll get.
How to book, step by step
- 1Visit fmdss.forest.rajasthan.gov.in
- 2Register with Rajasthan SSO ID (same system as Ranthambore)
- 3Choose date (365 days ahead, any date)
- 4Select shift (morning 06:00 or evening 14:30)
- 5Choose vehicle (Jeep or Canter) and zone preference (randomly allotted)
- 6Enter passport details (for foreigners) or ID details (Indians)
- 7Pay online
- 8Download permit; carry original ID and permit to gate
ID required: Indians: any govt photo ID (Aadhaar/PAN/Voter/DL/Passport) · Foreigners: passport number (required at booking; carry original)
What trips people up
- Zone preference ignored
You select a zone preference but Forest Dept randomly allots Zones 1-5; cannot guarantee core or buffer.
- Non-refundable, non-transferable
Bookings are strictly non-refundable and non-transferable once confirmed. Fee changes after booking = pay difference at gate.
- Park may close without notice
Forest Dept may close park for emergency reasons without prior notification to booked visitors. No compensation.
- Wednesday closure
Sariska is closed to tourism every Wednesday; plan bookings accordingly.
Booking opens 45–120 days ahead and sells out — save it so you don't miss the window.
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Common questions
- How do I book a Sariska Tiger Reserve safari?
- Through Rajasthan Forest Department (FMDSS) — booking opens ~365 days before your safari date. Official portal: https://fmdss.forest.rajasthan.gov.in/. Carry the same ID you enter at booking to the gate.
- How much does a Sariska Tiger Reserve safari cost?
- The cheapest safari starts around ₹700 for Indian visitors (vehicle/guide may be separate); foreigner rates are higher. Full per-vehicle breakdown is in the table above.
- When is the best time for a Sariska Tiger Reserve safari?
- Wildlife sightings are best in October–March. The park is closed in July–September.