You’ll feel the atmosphere of the jungle change when a tiger is close. The air fills with the sound of animal warnings and you can feel the tension as a majestic tiger enters their territory. On your tiger watching safari, your first glimpse might just be the white flecks of hair on the tiger’s ears as he stalks through long grassland, occasionally catching a flash of bright orange or black. Whatever it may be , sighting a tiger in the wild will be one of the most memorable experiences of your life and to help you plan amazing wildlife journeys we have compiled this list of the best places for Tiger Safari in India for 2020 - 21
7.Jim Corbett National Park
World-renowned Corbett Tiger Reserve, established in 1936 as India’s first national park, covers 1318 sq. km of wild forests. It’s named for legendary British hunter Jim Corbett (1875–1955), who brought this region international fame with his book The Man-Eaters of Kumaon.
Best Times to Visit: April to June & November to March
Access – Jaipur is the nearest airport – Appx 180 Kms from the Park , a 4 hr. Drive.
Sighting Chances – Very High
Estimated Tiger Population – 215 Individuals
Safari Zone – Dhikala – Top most zone this is one of the best place for Tiger safari in India, Bijarani, Jhirna, Dhela, Durga Devi
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6.Ranthambore National Park
This famous national park is the best place to spot wild tigers in Rajasthan. It comprises 1334 Sq Km of wild jungle scrub hemmed in by rocky ridges, and at its centre is the 10th-century Ranthambhore Fort.
Best Times to Visit: November to May
Access – Jaipur is the nearest airport – Appx 180 Kms from the Park , a 4 hr Drive. Sawai Madhopur is the nearest railway station , a mere 10 Km s from the Park entry.
Sighting Chances – Very High
Estimated Tiger Population – 63 Individuals
Safari Zone – Core Zones numbered 1 – 5 are great choices for a tiger safari in India and fill up fast, make sure to book in advance, Buffer Zones 6 – 10 have also become popular recently because of regular sightings.
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5.Tadoba National Park
The now popular Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve, 150km south of Nagpur, is one of the best places to see tigers in India. Seeing fewer visitors than most other Indian forest reserves – it gets around 60% fewer visitors than neighbouring parks in Madhya Pradesh – this is a place where you can get up close to wildlife without having to jostle past truckloads of shutter-happy tourists.
Best Times to Visit: Mar – June
Access – Nagpur is the nearest airport and railway station , Appx 140 Kms from the park gate. A 4 Hr. Drive.
Sighting Chances – Extremely High – although be warned, this is one of the hottest places for tiger safari in India
Estimated Tiger Population – 45 Individuals
Safari Zone – Tadoba Zone via Kolara & Navegaon gates, Moharli Zone via Moharli & Khutwanda Gates, Kolsa Zone via Zari & Pangadi gates
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4.Kanha National Park
The Jungle Book forests of Kanha Tiger Reserve are its most famous , with vast forests your chances of seeing a tiger are slightly lower than at nearby Bandhavgarh, however this is still one of India’s best parks for tiger encounters. Here you can really go deep into the forest for a more complete and unforgettable tiger safari in India.
Best Times to Visit: November – June
Access – Jabalpur is the nearest airport and railway station, Appx 140 Kms from the park gate. A 4 Hr. Drive (Appx 200 Kms / 5 Hrs Drive). Alternately you can access the park via Nagpur as well. (Appx 260 Kms / 6 Hrs Drive)
Sighting Chances – High
Estimated Tiger Population – 125 Individuals
Safari Zone – Kanha Zone, Mukki Zone, Kisli Zone, Sarhi Zone
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3.Bandhavagarh National Park
If your sole reason for visiting an Indian tiger reserve is to see a tiger, look no further. Two or three days at Bandhavgarh should net you a tiger sighting. India’s 2014 tiger census counted 68 tigers here, the great majority of them in the relatively small (453 sq. km) territory of Bandhavgarh National Park, which forms part of the reserve’s core zone.
Best Times to Visit: November – June
Access – Jabalpur is the nearest airport and railway station, Appx 140 Kms from the park gate. A 4 Hr. Drive (Appx 200 Kms / 5 Hrs Drive). Alternately you can access the park via Nagpur as well. (Appx 260 Kms / 6 Hrs Drive)
Sighting Chances – Extremely High – Infact only 01 our guest has returned from Bandhavgarh without seeing a tiger. This is our top personal choice for a tiger safari in India
Estimated Tiger Population – 50 Individuals
Safari Zone – Tala zone, Magdi Zone, Bamera zone
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2.Pench National Park
Made up mostly of teak-tree forest rather than sal, it has a different flavour from nearby Kanha or Bandhavgarh. It also sees fewer tourists; you’ll often feel like you have the whole forest to yourself. Even if no tigers appear, there’ll be a variety of other wildlife, and the forests are beautiful in their own right making it a great choice for a tiger safari in India
Best Times to Visit: November – June
Access –Nagpur is the nearest airport and railway station , Appx 120 Kms from the park gate. A 2 Hr. Drive.
Sighting Chances – Good
Estimated Tiger Population – 125 Individuals
Safari Zone – Turia Zone, Karmajhiri Zone, Rukhad Zone, Jamtara Zone, Teliya Zone, Khursapar Zone, Sillari Zone
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1.Dudhwa Tiger Reserve
Located on the Indo-Nepal border in the district Lakhimpur-Kheri in Uttar Pradesh, Dudhwa National Park, together with Kishanpur and Katerniaghat Wildlife Sanctuaries, represent the best natural forests and grasslands left in the Terai region of Indian Himalayas. A sighting here in the mystical sal forests will remain etched in your memory forever. This is an epic location for tiger safaris in India
Best Times to Visit: November – May
Access – Lucknow is the nearest airport, (Appx 250 Kms / 5 Hrs Drive). The Dudhwa branch-line of the North-east Railways links Dudhwa/Palia with Lucknow, Bareilly and Gonda. The Dudhwa Railway Station is right in the heart of the Park about 4 km from the tourist complex at Dudhwa.
Sighting Chances – Good
Estimated Tiger Population – 50 Individuals
Safari Zone – Dudhwa Zone & Sonaripur Zone
While the thrill of tiger tracking safaris is undoubtedly one that will stay etched in your memory,you must always remember that these are wild predators and that it is an extraordinary privilege to see these glorious and extremely rare big cats in the wild. We request you all to follow the rules of the park , maintain distance and silence and respect the forest and its denizens whenever on a Safari.
Many tour operators offer standard packages to track tigers but very few can
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