Mukundra Hills Safari Cost: Gypsy Prices, Inclusions & Booking

Shared Gypsy: ₹1,000 per Person

For solo travelers, couples or small groups, a seat in a shared gypsy costs ₹1,000 per person. The vehicle fills with other visitors booked for the same slot, which keeps the cost down while still including a driver-naturalist and the standard safari route.

Full Private Gypsy: ₹6,000

Groups and photographers who want the vehicle to themselves can book a full gypsy for ₹6,000 flat, accommodating up to six passengers. A private booking allows more flexibility over where the vehicle pauses at view points such as Chambal View Point and Garadia View Point, without waiting on other passengers.

What's Included

Both options include the safari vehicle, driver-naturalist and the full Borabas Range loop — past the ruins of Kotya Bhil Fort and Akelgarh Fort, along the Chambal cliffs with their new watch towers and safety railings, and back out through Daulatganj. Wildlife along the route includes leopard, sloth bear, striped hyena, wolf, jackal, nilgai and spotted deer, along with the river and heritage views the route was specifically built around.

How Mukundra Pricing Compares

Mukundra's rates sit well below what travelers typically pay for a permit-based safari in Ranthambore, where zone permits, vehicle charges and seasonal demand push jeep safari costs considerably higher. That is partly a reflection of how new Mukundra's tourism infrastructure is — the reserve only opened its core area to organised safaris in 2026 — and it makes for a genuinely affordable add-on for anyone already travelling through the Kota-Hadoti region. It also sits in a similar bracket to the Chambal boat safari near Sawai Madhopur, which uses the same river system further downstream.

Booking Tips

Booking ahead is advisable, particularly on weekends and through the peak winter season from October to March, since the Borabas route is new and vehicle numbers are still limited. Groups of four to six generally get better value from the private gypsy than from buying multiple shared seats, and mornings tend to offer calmer light for photography along the river cliffs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Mukundra Hills safari cost?

A shared seat costs ₹1,000 per person. A full private gypsy, seating up to six people, costs ₹6,000 flat.

Will tigers be visible on a Mukundra Hills safari?

Mukundra's tiger population is small and still recovering — six tigers as of early 2026 — and they are concentrated away from the Borabas safari route, which instead offers strong odds of leopard, sloth bear and other wildlife. Travelers prioritising tiger sightings should treat Mukundra as a complement to, not a substitute for, a Ranthambore safari.

Is the price the same throughout the year?

The reserve is generally closed during the monsoon, from around 1 July to 30 September, so safaris run only outside that window. Rates can be revised by the forest department and local operators between seasons, so it is worth confirming the current price at the time of booking.