Archive · 29 May 2025
Ranthambore Park Faces Gypsy Vehicle Phase-Out by 2026
Imagine you're going on a safari in Ranthambore National Park!
The jeeps (called Gypsies) that take you might disappear soon.
The Gypsies are getting old and can't be used after 2026.
The park is trying to figure out what to do.
The park officials are talking with the jeep owners because they have a special agreement with the park.
The owners want to keep using the jeeps.
Newer cars have not worked as well because of the rough roads.
The park needs to decide what to do so tourists can still see the animals!
Ranthambore National Park may have to remove Gypsy vehicles from safaris.
The model condition for Gypsies expires in 2026, making them ineligible for tourism.
Gypsies are favored for their suitability on the park's rugged terrain.
Safari vehicle owners are asking for an extension of the model condition.
No official decision has been made regarding the replacement of Gypsies.
- Who
- Ranthambore National Park officials, safari vehicle owners, and tourists.
- What
- Ranthambore National Park may phase out Gypsy vehicles used for safaris.
- When
- The current model condition is set to expire in 2026.
- Where
- Ranthambore National Park
- Why
- The model condition for the Gypsy vehicles will expire, making them ineligible for use.
- Location
- Ranthambore National Park
- Expiration Year
- 2026
- Number of Gypsies
- 269
- Number of Canters
- 287
- Start of new tourism cycle
- October 1