02 Jan, 2026

New Year in the Wild: Priyanka Gandhi and Family Enjoys Tiger Safari at Ranthambore National Park

Priyanka Gandhi, a veteran member of Congress and a member of Parliament for Wayanad, made a memorable start to the new year by going on a tiger safari at Ranthambore National Park. She and her family spent about three hours taking a safari through the vast expanse of wilderness within the park. A tightened security arrangement had been established for this prominent visit. However, the highlight of the trip was when the family encountered the tiger cubs on their safari trip. The park continues to attract many high-profile figures from around the world and thus solidifies itself as one of the premier locations for wildlife tourism Rajasthan.

A Family Safari to Celebrate the Dawn of 2026

Priyanka Gandhi and her husband Robert Vadra, along with their son Raihan, his fiancée Aviva Baig, and daughter Miraya Vadra went on a Ranthambore tiger safari.

Four different jeeps used to navigate through the reserve as a group
Vadra’s spent close to three hours within the National Park
A highlight of Safari was when the family witnessed the exceptional tiger cub at the zone 3 of Ranthambore Tiger Reserve, belonging to Mother Tiger Riddhi (T-124)
Fellow safari guests were also present during this rare encounter, making the safari thrilling for all.

Stay, Security, and Departure Plans

For three days now, the Sher Bagh resort has remained home for Members of the Vadra clan.
Activity on the safari path was monitored very closely by security personnel.
After the safari excursion, the Vadra's returned to the hotel for the night.
Shortly thereafter, the Vadra's are scheduled to fly to New Delhi.
Sources indicate that Rahul Gandhi had already taken a flight to New Delhi earlier and did not participate in the safari.

Rahul Gandhi was also spotted in the park with his family during their nature retreat. Though, he did not engage in any of the safari excursions. Reports indicate that he set out for a day trip upon his personal reasons (i.e., family time and relaxation) rather than as a tourist or wildlife explorer. Soon after, he took a flight back to New Delhi.

Overall, Gandhi’s Ranthambore tiger safari on 1st January 2026 reflects a quiet, nature-focused celebration of New Year. This exurious has also brought to light the ongoing fascination that surrounds Rajasthan's iconic wildlife heritage, eco-tourism and promoting awareness of one of India’s largest and most prestigious national parks, Ranthambore.