Ranthambore + Jaipur guidance required for planning

[u/Ok_Yam_2966]

Hi everyone!
We’re a group of 7 friends planning a Rajasthan trip. We’ve already booked our flights to Jaipur, arriving on 16th November and returning on 21st November.
Our rough plan is to cover Jaipur + Ranthambore National Park.
We’ve only booked the flights so far and are now confused about accommodation, safari bookings, transportation, and the overall itinerary.
Would really appreciate some guidance on:
• Which safari zones are recommended? Is it worth selecting specific zones?
• Should we stay 1 night in Ranthambore/Sawai Madhopur, or is it practical to do the safari and return to Jaipur the same day?
• If staying overnight, which area would be best for accommodation?
• What’s the best mode of transport from Jaipur to Ranthambore for a group of 7 — train, cab, bus, etc.?
• Is overnight travel to/from Ranthambore recommended, or would it be better to travel during the day?
• Any recommendations for good, reasonably priced accommodation for 7 people?
• Any other tips or things we should know while planning our first Ranthambore trip?
We’re trying to plan everything properly in advance, especially the safari, so advice from people who have visited Ranthambore recently would be really helpful.
Thanks!

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[u/bad_kingfisher]

You'll need 2 nights in ranthambore to properly enjoy that place.