Shell out more for safari at Ranthambore from Monday

  • | Sunday | 31st March, 2019

JAIPUR: Domestic and international tourists will have to pay little more to enjoy tiger safari at the Ranthambore National Park (RNP) from April 1. Sawaimadhopur district where Ranthambore tiger reserve is located makes around Rs 350 crores each year from wildlife tourism with direct impact on local economy. The revised rates will come into force from Monday (April 1).As per the new rates, Indian tourists will pay Rs 110, while foreign tourist will pay Rs 880. The department will charge Rs 1,439 per person or canter safari from foreign tourists.According to officials, the increase in booking price will boost the park’s revenue. In the financial year 2016-17, RNP grossed total revenue of Rs 23.06 crore beating all the reserves.

JAIPUR: Domestic and international tourists will have to pay little more to enjoy tiger safari at the Ranthambore National Park (RNP) from April 1. The park authority has announced to hike the entry ticket rate by 10%. The revised rates will come into force from Monday (April 1).As per the new rates, Indian tourists will pay Rs 110, while foreign tourist will pay Rs 880. However, in addition to the entry fee, tourist will also have to pay safari charges, guide charges, tax which would increase overall safari cost at Ranthambore.The Indian tourist hiring a canter for the safari will now have to shell out Rs 629 per person as against the current rates of Rs 585, while for a gypsy the revised rates will be Rs 997, which has been increased by Rs 23.Similarly, foreign tourist will have to pay Rs 1,810 for a gypsy safari as against the current rates Rs 1,714. The department will charge Rs 1,439 per person or canter safari from foreign tourists.According to officials, the increase in booking price will boost the park’s revenue. “The entry rates will be revised by 10% every year as per the state government’s decision. The new rates will come into force from April 1.”Ranthambore is the leading grossing tiger reserve in the country, in terms of revenue generation from tourism. In the financial year 2016-17, RNP grossed total revenue of Rs 23.06 crore beating all the reserves. The revenue was Rs 5 core and Rs 3.8 crore for Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve in Maharashtra and Bandhavgarh in Madhya Pradesh respectively during the same period.Maintaining the lead in financial year 2018-2019, the park touched the revenue over Rs 35 crore. Sawaimadhopur district where Ranthambore tiger reserve is located makes around Rs 350 crores each year from wildlife tourism with direct impact on local economy. There are 2,000 hotel rooms and 1,200 tourist vehicles in the district. The reserve’s revenue is estimated to touch Rs 40 crore in 2019-2020.

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