{"id":11149,"date":"2026-04-26T23:43:37","date_gmt":"2026-04-26T23:43:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/saharanews.in\/2026\/04\/26\/rare-spotting-a-bengal-tiger-a-leopard-and-a-cheetah-spotted-at-this-national-park-in-rajasthan\/"},"modified":"2026-04-26T23:43:37","modified_gmt":"2026-04-26T23:43:37","slug":"rare-spotting-a-bengal-tiger-a-leopard-and-a-cheetah-spotted-at-this-national-park-in-rajasthan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/saharanews.in\/?p=11149","title":{"rendered":"Rare spotting: A Bengal tiger, a leopard, and a cheetah spotted at this national park in Rajasthan |"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"e9jwa\">\n<div class=\"vdo_embedd\">\n<div class=\"GfdvZ\">\n<section class=\"_bIDB  clearfix id-r-component leadmedia undefined undefined  E9tg9 \" style=\"top:0px\">\n<div class=\"_bIDB\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">\n<div class=\"ypVvZ\">\n<div class=\"WGttI\"><img src=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/thumb\/msid-130530866,imgsize-132202,width-400,height-225,resizemode-4\/tiger-leopard-cheetah-spotted.jpg\" alt=\"Rare spotting: A Bengal tiger, a leopard, and a cheetah spotted at this national park in Rajasthan\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>In what they call a \u2018rare event\u2019, tourists and forest officials reported spotting a tiger, a leopard, and a cheetah in a distance of about one to two kilometers inside the Ranthambore National Park in Rajasthan.<!-- --> The sighting of three top predators in the same landscape has left conservationists shocked and also stirred suspense and excitement. It\u2019s such an oddly rare sighting that it went viral in no time. <span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"3\"\/>A post on X by Arijit Banerjee (@orijeet) captures the beautiful sight. The post reads,<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"5\"\/>\u201cShunned by most, and certainly by the omniscient, Zone #9 is not just picturesque. Tourists today saw a Tiger (no surprises there), a Leopard on the stroll (kool), and a Cheetah!<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"7\"\/><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"8\"\/><span class=\"strong\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">Why it is an important event<\/span><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"10\"\/>The sighting was reported in Zone 9 of the reserve. It is counted among less crowded zones close to the Chakal river. <!-- -->The big cats namely, a Bengal tiger, an Indian leopard, and a cheetah were spotted within a close range. It is amusing and astonishing at the same time as all three predators are territorial and elusive. They rarely share space so closely. <span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"15\"\/><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"16\"\/><span class=\"strong\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">More about Ranthambore National Park<\/span><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"18\"\/><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"19\"\/><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"21\"\/>Ranthambore National Park is one of the top rated tiger safari attractions and every wildlife safari lover\u2019s dream destination. The park is home to tigers, some have celebrity status. But this is described as a once-in-a-lifetime wildlife. For travellers, it was a moment that they\u2019ll never forget in this lifetime. <span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"25\"\/>At Ranthambore, chances of spotting tigers is relatively high. Spread across more than 1,300 sq km, predators dominate the ecological narrative here. Cheetah was recently reintroduced in India and the spotting adds a new dimension to the safari experience.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"27\"\/> <span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"29\"\/>The cheetah\u2019s presence in Ranthambore is particularly disturbing as this individual is believed to have come from Kuno National Park. <!-- -->It is a long movement which indicates the species\u2019 search for territory.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"33\"\/><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"34\"\/><span class=\"strong\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">What it means for travellers<\/span> <span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"37\"\/> <\/p>\n<div data-pos=\"0\" class=\"id-r-component iIpbx undefined  &#10;        \">\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Ranthambore National Park, Rajasthan\" msid=\"130530872\" width=\"\" title=\"\" placeholdersrc=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/photo\/83033472.cms\" imgsize=\"\" resizemode=\"4\" offsetvertical=\"0\" placeholdermsid=\"47529300\" type=\"thumb\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/photo\/msid-130530872\/ranthambore-national-park-rajasthan.jpg\" data-api-prerender=\"true\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"40\"\/>For travellers, this incident underscores an attraction and urgency to witness such a sight in person. Safaris in Ranthambore are not just about ticking off sightings but about witnessing a living, evolving ecosystem. The summer months are perfect for spotting animals as they gather around water sources.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"42\"\/><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"43\"\/><span class=\"strong\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">How to reach from Delhi<\/span><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"45\"\/><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"46\"\/><span class=\"strong\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">By Air:<\/span><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"48\"\/>The nearest airport to Ranthambore is in Jaipur, which is some 160 km drive. <!-- -->Regular flights connect New Delhi to Jaipur. From the airport, you can hire a taxi which takes around 3\u20134 hours, depending on the traffic.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"52\"\/><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"53\"\/><span class=\"strong\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">By Rail:<\/span><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"55\"\/>From Delhi, take a train to Sawai Madhopur, which is just 10 km from the park. Several direct trains are available from New Delhi on a regular basis. It takes about 4\u20135 hours.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"57\"\/><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"58\"\/><span class=\"strong\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">By Road:<\/span><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"60\"\/>Ranthambore is roughly 350 km from New Delhi and can be reached in 6\u20137 hours via NH52. Travelling by car or bus is convenient.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"62\"\/>Therefore, Ranthambore is more than just a travel destination. For visitors, the takeaway is not just the thrill of a rare sighting but an invitation to reflect on the balance between tourism and preservation.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"64\"\/><\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/life-style\/travel\/things-to-do\/rare-spotting-a-bengal-tiger-a-leopard-and-a-cheetah-spotted-at-this-national-park-in-rajasthan\/articleshow\/130530789.cms\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In what they call a \u2018rare event\u2019, tourists and forest officials reported spotting a tiger, a leopard, and a cheetah in a distance of about one to two kilometers inside the Ranthambore National Park in Rajasthan. 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