Tiger reserves: Places where one can spot tigers in India

Tigers are one of the biggest attractions when it comes to tourism in India. However, this attraction can also prove to be a drawback, because those who come to India to look at tigers do not end up actually catching a glimpse of this majestic creature. This can be due to the dwindling population of tigers in India, and the mighty cats also feature on the endangered animals' list in our country. So to sight some tigers in India here are some national parks and sanctuaries where one can spot them.

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Places to explore for tiger spotting

Bandhavgarh National Park

Bandhavgarh National Park is a wildlife sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh. It has the maximum density of tigers in the region. The core area of the national park is spread over 100 square kilometres and is home to more than 50 tigers. The park is known as the home of the white tiger, even though white tigers no longer exist here. The last white tiger spotted in the wild was captured here by Maharaja Martand Singh of Rewa in 1951.

Best time to visit

• The park is open from October to June, but the best time to see tigers is from April to June.

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Ranthambore National Park

Ranthambore National park is one of India's largest national parks at 1,334 square kilometres. It is probably the most famed, Ranthambore is the favourite of wildlife photographers. One of the most exciting features of the national park is that it's scattered with ancient ruins, including a fort where tigers and leopards are frequently spotted. Aside from tigers, the park is home to leopards, jungle cats, sloth bears, hyenas, Indian foxes, jackals and crocodiles.

Best time to visit: 

• Though the park is open from October to June, winter months are cold while the oppressive temperatures in summer make it almost unbearable.
• February and March have pleasant weather, but the greatest chances of spotting a tiger are in April and May.

Jim Corbett National Park

The Jim Corbett National Park is one of India's oldest national parks, first established in 1936 as the Hailey National Park. In the mid-1950s, the park was dedicated to Corbett. Settled in the slopes of the Himalayas, the 500 square kilometres of Corbett has a wide variety of terrain, from Sal forests to marshes. In addition to tigers, you're likely to spot many other animals like leopards, jungle cats, fishing cats, sloth bears, jackals, Bharal, goral, chital, sambal and barking deer.

Best time to visit

• The park is open from October to June. However, the best time to spot tigers is from March to June, though visibility may be marred by dust.

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Satpura National Park

Satpura National Park keeps a relatively less known profile among the national parks of India. The park is relatively new, established in 1981, and less busy with tourists. Only 12 vehicles are allowed in the park at a time. The national park is home to tigers, hyena, leopards, gaur, sambar, chital, barking deer, chin Kara, mouse deer, wild boars, wild dogs, bears, blackbucks, foxes, porcupines and flying squirrel.

Best time to visit

• The most pleasant months to visit are from October to March, but April and May provide the best wildlife sightings.

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