Kumbhalgarh Jungle Safari will start from today after three months, repair of rain damaged track complete, tourists will return.

After a wait of three months, the thrill of jungle safari is back in Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary today. Usually the safari season starts from October 1 every year, but this time the start was delayed by 10 days due to differences over rules between the forest department and gypsy operators. Now that all the preparations have been completed, the gates of the shrine were officially opened for tourists on Friday. Currently, only 15 gypsies have received permission. A total of 65 gypsies were registered to operate safari in Kumbhalgarh-Ranakpur area, but in the initial phase only 15 got permission. According to Alpesh Asawa, president of Gypsy Operators Association, the possibility of trouble due to the low availability of gypsies cannot be ruled out if the number of tourists remains high in the first days. Asawa said, “There are a lot of expectations from this season. Tourists from India and abroad have already made reservations. After the monsoon, the natural beauty of Kumbhalgarh is at its peak, so a record number of tourists is expected this time.” A safari costs around ₹4,600 According to forest department officials, the total cost of a safari trip, which includes gypsy hire, guide fees and department fees, will be around ₹4,600. The department will soon release a detailed breakdown of the fee structure on its online portal so that tourists can book in advance. The track damaged by rain has now been completely repaired. This monsoon season, a safari trail of about 22 km in the Kumbhalgarh National Park has been badly damaged. In many places the track was potholed and covered with mud, which made it difficult for the gypsies to move forward. For the past few weeks, the team of the Forest Department has been carrying out repairs on a war footing. Now the entire route has been made level and safe by adding dirt and gravel on the rocky parts so that tourists can enjoy safari without any risk. Share this story Tags