7 Best National Parks to See Tigers in India

The tiger is a beautiful and fascinating creature that contributes significantly to the ecosystem. India has been a major contributor to the tiger population, India being the country with the most extensive range of tigers in the world, accounting for 70% to 80% of the tiger population globally. The Indian tiger, especially the Bengal tiger, has been a center of attraction for wildlife lovers in India. The contribution of the national park to the number of tigers is also incomparable; today, we will talk about the most beautiful and best national parks in India, which is the main living center for many tigers.

By Mr. RockyPublished 3 years ago • 5 min read

Begal Tiger in Jim Corbett Park

1. Jim Corbett National Park: Jim Corbett National Park is the first national park, established in 1936, located in the Nainital district of Uttarakhand state in northern India. It is a national park spread over 500 km. This national park is home to the Bengal tiger, elephant, leopard, reindeer, crocodile, and many other rare creatures. Divided into approximately 6 to 8 zones, this national park is the first choice of every wildlife lover, which includes the Bijrani Zone, Jhirna Zone, Dhela Zone, Dhikala Zone, and Durga Devi Zone. During your visit to Jim Corbett, you can indulge in jeep safaris, center safaris, and elephant safaris. You can take the help of the Beginners Guide to book Jungle Safari.

Best Time to Visit: October to March
Nearby Big Cities: Ramnagar, Nainital
Chances of Tiger Spotting: High
Number of Tigers in Reserve: 252 Tigers
Entry/ Cost: ₹ 200/ person (for Indians), ₹ 1000/ person (for foreigners)
Tiger Safari Zones: Bijrani Zone, Jhirna Zone, Dhela Zone, and Dhikala Zone

2. Kaziranga National Park: Kaziranga National Park is spread over the Golaghat and Nagaon districts of Assam in Northeast India. This national park hosts India's only extinct one-horned rhinoceros, spread over about 430 km2 (170 sq mi). Those who think that the one-horned rhinoceros existed only in the Jurassic era, then those people must visit this park. Mary Curzon first suggested the establishment of this park in 1906. KaziRanga Park was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1985. Along with the one-horned rhinoceros, the park is also home to beautiful creatures such as the Indian elephant, gaur, Indian civet, Chinese ferret badger, and Bengal tiger, which attract every wildlife lover. You can enjoy the spectacular view of this park by taking an elephant safari.

Best Time to Visit: November to April
Nearby Big Cities: Tezpur, Guwahati
Chances of Tiger Spotting: Good
Number of Tigers in Reserve: 111
Entry Cost: ₹ 50/ person (for Indians), ₹ 650/ person (for foreigners)
Tiger Safari Zones: Kaziranga Zone or Central Zone, Bagori Zone, and Eastern Zone

3. Bannerghatta National Park: Bannerghatta National Park is located 22 km from Bangalore in Bannerghatta, Karnataka state. The park got the status of a national park in 1974. Spread over an area of about 260.51 sq km, this national park is famous for Indian Tigers and Thamin Deer, King Cobra, and Malabar Squirrel. Apart from the national park, there is also a zoo that houses lions, Bengal tigers, and Himalayan bears. You will find small hills in more than 200 km of dense forests here, which makes this park an ideal adventure destination for trekking and cycling.

Best Time to Visit: October to April
Nearby Big Cities: Bangalore
Chances of Tiger Spotting: Good
Number of Tigers in Reserve: 40
Entry Cost: ₹ 80/ person (for Indians), ₹ 400/ person (for foreigners)
Tiger Safari Zone: Reserve Forest Area

4. Ranthambore National Park: Ranthambore National Park is considered one of India's largest national parks. It is located in the Sawai Madhopur district of Rajasthan, which is spread over an area of about 1410.64 sq. km. The park was established in the 1980s as part of the 1974 Project Tiger, whose main task was to check the dwindling tiger population. The flora of Ranthambore is tropical dry deciduous, low spiny type, which makes it different from the flora of other national parks of India. Due to many tigers and other rare wildlife, it is a fair for wildlife lovers and photographers, hosting jungle Jeep safaris during its peak season from October to April.

Best Time to Visit: October - March
Nearby Big Cities: Sawai Madhopur, Kota, and Jaipur
Chances of Tiger Spotting: High
Number of Tigers in Reserve: 81
Entry Cost: ₹ 650/ person (for Indians), ₹ 1400/ person (for foreigners)
Tiger Safari Zones: Kachida valley, Anantapur, Jokha Zone, Baghda and Dhakda Zone

5. Kanha National Park: Kanha National Park is located in Satpura, Madhya Pradesh. This park was enrolled in Wildlife Conservation only in 1879 and was later placed on the National Parks of India list in 1955. This national park comes in the best wildlife area in India. The park is famous for the Indian or Bengal tiger and other wildlife, such as Indian leopards, dholes, elephants, sloth bears, Bengal foxes, and Indian jackals. Spread over an area of 940 sq km, this park also reveals much botanical diversity. Jungle safari is the best activity here, which provides a wildlife enthusiast to the wildlife lover or nature lover visiting here.

Best Time to Visit: October to June
Nearby Big Cities: Jabalpur
Chances of Tiger Spotting: High
Number of Tigers in Reserve: 154
Entry/ Safari Cost: ₹ 1530/ person (for Indians), ₹ 3660/ person (for foreigners)
Tiger Safari Zones: Khatia Zone, Kisli Zone, Mukki Zone, and Sarhi Zone.

6. Bandipur National Park: Bandipur National Park is located in the Chamarajanagar district of the South Indian state of Karnataka. Launched in 1974 under Project Tiger, this national park covers an area of approximately 868.63 km (335.38 sq mi), making it one of the largest forest conservation areas in South India. Hidden in the gentle lap of nature, this park is the only national park in Karnataka to host endangered fauna like sloth bear, gaur, Indian rock python, jackal, and four-horned antelope, along with tigers. Jungle safari for tiger and wildlife sightings is the main attraction for every wildlife lover.

Best Time to Visit: October to March
Nearby Big Cities: Mysore
Chances of Tiger Spotting: High
Number of Tigers in Reserve: 126
Entry Cost: ₹ 300/ person (for Indians), ₹ 500/ person (for foreigners)
Tiger Safari Zones: Buffer Zone

7. Tadoba Andhari National Park: Tadoba Andhari National Park is the largest tiger conservation park in Maharashtra, located in the Chandrapur district, spread over an area of about 1,727 km. "Tadoba'' is the name given by the settlers who settled here. And "Andheri '' is the famous river which passes through this national park. Due to the many tigers, many tourists come here and enjoy admiring the rich biodiversity in this park. During migration, many creatures like tigers, leopards, sloth bears, wild dogs, gaur, chital and sambar are seen here, further dazzling this park with its biodiversity.