Ranipur Zone Jeep Safari Rajaji National Park

Updated 3 October 2026 · Season 15 Nov to 15 Jun

The Ranipur Zone jeep safari in Rajaji National Park is for people who like their jungle with a little history and a lot of leopard talk. The gate is near Haridwar, the route goes through the old heart of Rajaji, and the crowds are thinner than at Chilla. A Ranipur Zone jungle safari takes about 2 to 2.5 hours, so it fits easily into a half day. Here is what you need to plan a jeep safari in Ranipur Zone: price, timings, season and what to expect.

Quick answer: Ranipur Zone jeep safari price 2026

Private jeep for up to 6: ₹3,000 + guide ₹1,000. Forest fees: ₹150 per Indian adult (₹600 foreign) + ₹250 (₹500 foreign) per jeep. Six Indian adults: about ₹5,150 (₹858 each). Track: about 24–25 km one way, 2–2.5 hours.

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Ranipur Zone Jeep Safari at a Glance

TrackAbout 24–25 km, one way (not a loop), 2 to 2.5 hours in an open gypsy
Entry pointBeribara forest rest house, the old core of Rajaji
LocationAbout 15 km from Haridwar city
Season15 November to about 15 June (closed in the monsoon)
Daily permitsAbout 10 for the morning shift and 10 for the afternoon shift
Forest fees₹150 / ₹600 per person (Indian / foreign) + ₹250 / ₹500 per jeep
Our chargesPrivate jeep ₹3,000 (up to 6), guide ₹1,000, shared seat ₹950 per person

Why Choose a Jungle Safari in Ranipur Zone

Ranipur is where Rajaji's story starts. The route begins at the Beribara forest rest house, in the area that formed the original sanctuary in British times and was once a favoured hunting ground. Today the same hills and scrub are protected, and the drive has a different feel from Chilla's riverside flats.

The forest is a mix of ber, chir pine, teak and rohini with patches of scrub and lantana, broken by small grassy clearings, and farmland lies just to the south. That mosaic is good leopard habitat, and Ranipur is widely known as one of the better zones to look for them. Owls and woodpeckers are common in the trees, and spotted deer, sambar, barking deer and langurs show up along the track. Elephants use the area too.

Because the daily quota is small, you will often have the track to yourself. That makes it a lovely choice if you prefer a quiet, unhurried drive.

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Jeep Safari in Ranipur Zone: Price for Your Group

The jeep is priced per vehicle, so a full group pays much less per head. These figures are for Indian guests with a guide and include the official entry and vehicle fees.

GroupTotalPer person
2 Indian adults₹4,550₹2,275
4 Indian adults₹4,850₹1,213
6 Indian adults₹5,150₹858

A shared seat is ₹950 per person plus entry. For foreign guests, children and camera permits, see our Rajaji National Park safari ticket price page.

Ranipur Zone Jungle Safari Timings and Season

PeriodMorning entryAfternoon entry
15 Nov – 15 Feb6:30 – 8:00 AM1:30 – 3:00 PM
16 Feb – 15 Apr6:00 – 7:30 AM2:00 – 3:30 PM
16 Apr – 15 Jun5:30 – 7:00 AM3:00 – 4:30 PM

These are gate entry windows set by the Forest Department. We reconfirm them when you book.

Best months: November to February for crisp mornings and comfortable drives, and March to June for a quieter forest with animals moving toward water.

How to Reach Ranipur Zone

The Ranipur gate is about 15 km from Haridwar, so it is a short taxi ride from the city. We arrange pickup from Haridwar, Rishikesh and Dehradun and time it so you arrive inside your entry window. Private vehicles cannot enter the forest, so you switch to an authorised safari jeep at the gate.

Tips for Your Ranipur Zone Jeep Safari

  • Wear olive, khaki or grey. Bright colours stand out in the forest.
  • Bring binoculars, a camera with zoom, water, sunscreen and your original photo ID.
  • Stay seated and quiet. Leopards and owls go unnoticed unless the jeep is still.
  • Never feed or call out to animals, and carry your litter back out.

Ranipur Zone or Another Safari Zone?

Choose the Ranipur Zone jeep safari for a quiet, hillier drive with leopard potential. Choose Chilla for the classic first-timer experience, Jhilmil Zone for open grassland and swamp deer, Motichur for sal forest, and Mohand or Ramgarh on the Dehradun side. Our jungle safari guide compares them all.

Book Your Jeep Safari in Ranipur Zone

Message your date, group size and preferred shift on WhatsApp or call +91 98373 89430. Naturalist Manoj Bisht, guiding in Rajaji since 2011, will confirm availability and the final price. See all safari packages or go back to the Rajaji jeep safari home page.

Ranipur Zone Jeep Safari Rajaji National Park: FAQs

A private jeep for up to 6 guests is ₹3,000 with us and the guide is ₹1,000. The Forest Department adds ₹150 entry per Indian adult (₹600 foreign) and a ₹250 vehicle fee (₹500 foreign) per jeep. Six Indian adults pay about ₹5,150 in all, roughly ₹858 each.

It is a jeep drive through the Ranipur range, the old core of Rajaji, entered through the Beribara forest rest house. The route runs one way for about 24 to 25 km through mixed forest, scrub and grassy hill slopes, and takes around 2 to 2.5 hours.

Ranipur is one of the zones best known for leopard sightings, and rocky ground and old walls give them places to rest in the open. Sightings are still a matter of luck, so treat a leopard as a bonus and enjoy the deer, birds and elephants along the way.

Spotted deer, sambar, barking deer, langurs and elephants are the usual sightings, with leopards as the star prize. Owls, woodpeckers, hornbills and barbets turn up in the forest, especially on morning drives.

Plan on about 2 to 2.5 hours inside the forest. The track is a straight one, around 24 to 25 km, rather than a loop, and we confirm the exact route for your date when you book.

Two shifts run daily and the gate entry window moves with the season: 6:30 to 8:00 AM and 1:30 to 3:00 PM from 15 November to 15 February, 6:00 to 7:30 AM and 2:00 to 3:30 PM from 16 February to 15 April, and 5:30 to 7:00 AM and 3:00 to 4:30 PM from 16 April to 15 June.

Ranipur follows the main season, from 15 November to about 15 June. The forest is closed to safari jeeps during the monsoon.

The Ranipur gate is about 15 km from Haridwar city, so it is a short drive. We arrange pickup from Haridwar, Rishikesh and Dehradun.

The Forest Department has listed about 10 permits for the morning shift and 10 for the afternoon shift, one of the smallest quotas among the Haridwar zones. Book early, especially from November to February.

They suit different moods. Chilla is the busy favourite with a 36 km loop, ideal for first-timers. Ranipur is a quieter, hillier one-way drive with a strong reputation for leopards and a more historic feel.

November to February has comfortable mornings and clear light. March to June is hotter, but animals move toward water and the forest is quieter. Mornings are best for birds and cooler air.

Yes. Every private jeep we book comes with a naturalist guide at ₹1,000 per safari. In thick forest a guide who reads alarm calls and pugmarks makes a big difference.

One open gypsy seats 6 adult guests plus the driver. Larger groups need more than one jeep.

No. Private vehicles are not allowed inside the forest. You travel in an authorised safari jeep.

Yes. Every adult needs a valid government photo ID, and foreign guests need their passport. The name on the ID should match the name on the permit.

Cancel at least 7 days before the safari for a full refund, and at least 3 days before for a 50% refund. After that there is no refund.