Go Wild: 10 best places to spot tigers in India

Corbett Tiger Reserve, Uttarakhand

The Jim Corbett National Park in Uttarakhand has the highest number of tigers in India – 260. Founded in 1936, this is India’s oldest and most well-known national park.

Ranthambore National Park, Rajasthan

Situated in Rajasthan, Ranthambore is one of India’s largest national parks. It’s home to around 81 tigers. The world’s most photographed tigress Machli was from here.

Bandhavgarh National Park, Madhya Pradesh

Located in Madhya Pradesh, Bandhavgarh is a great place to witness the striped cats. The park boasts a variety of terrains, ranging from dense forests to expansive grasslands. You can also see wild elephants here.

Kanha National Park, Madhya Pradesh

Madhya Pradesh Located in Madhya Pradesh, Kanha has a healthy tiger population. The national park is also home to wild boars, jackals, hyenas, deers and Indian flying foxes, to name a few. A wide range of birds are also found here.

Pilibhit Tiger Reserve, Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh’s Pilibhit Tiger Reserve is becoming more and more popular. Apart from the tiger, the park is home to a sizable leopard population, 250 different bird species, and a wide variety of reptiles.

Pench National Park, Madhya Pradesh

This place was the inspiration for Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book. This was also the home to the famous tigress Collarwali, who gave birth to 29 cubs in eight litters over her lifetime. Pench has over 53 tigers and is also a great place to spot leopards.

Satpura National Park, Madhya Pradesh

Satpura National Park houses close to 50 tigers. Sloth bears, leopards, wild boar and wild dogs can also be sighted in this Madhya Pradesh forest.

Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve, Maharashtra

Located in Maharashtra, Tadoba Tiger Reserve boats of significant tiger population in the core and buffer areas. Maya was one of the park’s most famous tigresses but is not feared dead.

Sundarbans National Park, West Bengal

Located in West Bengal, this is the largest mangrove forest in the world. Sighting a tiger can be a little challenging here but it offers a unique experience.

Panna National Park, Madhya Pradesh

Panna National Park is known for its scenic landscapes and rich wildlife. The park has made remarkable progress in tiger conservation.

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