Archive · 20 Aug 2025
Stranded Tourists: Ranthambore Safari Vehicles Raise Concerns
Some tourists on a safari in Ranthambore got stuck when their bus, called a canter, broke down far from the exit.
They were stuck for over an hour, including a baby, which worried people.
The guide left the group, which made things worse.
The bus was an old model with an older engine, like many used on safari.
Authorities are investigating the incident.
This shows a problem with old, potentially unsafe buses used in the park.
Tourists were stranded in Ranthambore Tiger Reserve after their safari canter broke down in Zone 6.
The incident involved 20 tourists, including a seven-month-old child, stranded for over an hour.
A guide allegedly abandoned the group, contributing to distress among the tourists.
The stranded tourists were eventually rescued with the help of another vehicle with a broken headlight.
The incident has raised concerns about the safety and reliability of ageing safari vehicles.
- Who
- 20 tourists, including a child, and a safari guide.
- What
- Tourists were stranded in Ranthambore National Park due to a safari vehicle breakdown.
- When
- Saturday evening.
- Where
- Ranthambore National Park, Zone 6.
- Why
- The safari canter broke down.
Vehicle Safety & Reliability
Not Applicable
Vehicle Age
Vehicle Safety & Reliability
Stakeholders are raising concerns regarding the safety and reliability of ageing diesel-powered safari vehicles.
Not Applicable
Not explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
- Location
- Ranthambore National Park
- Zone
- Zone 6
- Stranded Duration
- Over an hour
- Vehicle Type
- Safari Canter
- Engine Type
- BS-III (older models)
- Total canters in RTR
- 287
Sources
Ranthambore tiger safari turns into nightmare as guide leaves tourists in the middle of jungle, chilling video emerges
Alarm raised over ageing safari vehicles as tourists get stranded in Ranthambore due to canter breakdown
Ageing safari vehicles spark safety concerns in Ranthambore reserve