Top 7 Tiger Tours in India on these Wildlife Safaris
India is home to a healthy population of tigers. The country is the habitat of about half of the world’s tiger population (about 2,226), in the protected environments of national parks. There are 47 tiger reserves across India, which are also home to other wildlife. Tiger spotting is a true delight. The majestic beasts in their natural habitat bring nature lovers from all over the world. The ideal season for India wildlife safari tours is October to March, when the weather is cooler and the animals are more active. From March to May, the parks remain open and the weather gets hot; it is the ideal time to spot wildlife at their watering holes. Given India’s diversity and wealthy tiger population, there is a wide range of options in wildlife reserves all over India.
Here are our top 7 options for India Wildlife Safaris Tours to go tiger spotting:
Ranthambore National Park, Rajasthan
Rajasthan’s Ranthambore National Park is one of the best places to spot tigers in India. A former game reserve for the royal family of Jaipur, it is now a wildlife reserve. Besides tigers, the park is home to crocodiles, birds, and other species of the animal kingdom. Wildlife safaris in India are available in early morning and late afternoon hours. Staying at wildlife resorts of Ranthambore adds to the thrill of jungle wildlife holidays.
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Bandhavgarh National Park, Madhya Pradesh
Central India’s popular Tiger Haven, Bandhavgarh in Madhya Pradesh, is among the world’s best places for tiger spotting. The blessed biodiversity in the nature reserve includes tigers, elusive white tigers, leopards, deer, bird species, including the fine eagles. Once the hunting grounds of the royal family of Rewa, the national park is now a popular tiger reserve.
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Kanha National Park, Madhya Pradesh
Kanha is a popular place for tiger safaris in India. Located in Central India in Madhya Pradesh, Kanha is referred to as ‘tiger land’. Besides tiger spotting, there are options to go on jeep safaris, bird watching, and stay at the nature-friendly jungle resorts.
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Pench National Park, Madhya Pradesh
Believed to be the inspiration of Rudyard Kipling’s popular creation, ‘The Jungle Book’, Pench is a popular tiger reserve in India. Located in Central India, at the foothills of the Satpura range, divided by the river Pench, the natural reserve is truly blessed. Along with tigers, spot 285 resident and migratory birds, including the endangered species of vultures, reptiles, fish, insects, and many more at the national park.
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Corbett National Park, Uttarakhand
The first national park in the country, Jim Corbett, gets its name from the well-known British hunter and naturalist. Nestled in the foothills of the lower Himalayas, the Corbett National Park comprises hills, rivers, marshes, grasslands, etc. A variety of birds, fish in the Ramganga River, reptiles, amphibians, and more also call it home.
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Nagarhole National Park, Karnataka
Part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, the Nagarhole National Park and Tiger Reserve is among the most popular sanctuaries in South India. Nestled in the mountains, the lush wilderness includes sandalwood and teak trees. The Kabini River flows through the jungle, lending beauty beyond words, and also offers boat rides. The green landscapes are home to tigers, Asian elephants, and a variety of birds.
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Sundarbans National Park, West Bengal
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sundarbans National Park is a popular haven for tiger sighting in India. The Sundarbans are a mangrove formed by the confluence of the Ganges, Brahmaputra, and Meghna Rivers in the Bay of Bengal. The wilderness is the habitat of royal Bengal tigers in huge numbers, and almost 42 other mammal species, 290 species of birds, 120 varieties of fish species, 35 reptile aeight amphibian species.
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