10 Best Places In India To Spot The Majestic Barasingha

OT Staff

Kanha National Park, Madhya Pradesh

Known as the "jewel of Kanha," this park is the best place to spot the hard-ground Barasingha. Its grassy meadows and conservation programmes have helped bring the species back from the brink of extinction.

A male Barasingha at the Kanha National Park | Shutterstock

Dudhwa National Park, Uttar Pradesh

Dudhwa is home to the northern swamp deer, thriving in its marshy Terai landscapes. Winter is the best time to see herds grazing in the park’s vast wetlands.

Common Kingfisher at the Dudhwa National Park | Shutterstock

Kaziranga National Park, Assam

Famous for its rhinos, Kaziranga also supports the eastern swamp deer. The grasslands along the Brahmaputra River host one of the largest populations of this subspecies.

Deers at Kaziranga National Park | Shutterstock

Satpura National Park, Madhya Pradesh

Satpura's meadows and forests are a quieter habitat for the hard-ground Barasingha. Its serene environment enhances the chance of spotting these deer during safaris.

A leopard sits at Satpura National Park | Shutterstock

Jhilmil Jheel Conservation Reserve, Uttarakhand

This lesser-known reserve offers a safe haven for the Barasingha in its swamps and wetlands. Conservation efforts here aim to combat habitat loss for the deer.

A shot of a Barasingha in its habitat | Shutterstock

Pilibhit Tiger Reserve, Uttar Pradesh

The lush grasslands and water bodies of Pilibhit are ideal for the northern swamp deer. Herds can often be seen grazing in the reserve’s open marshlands.

A Barasingha at the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve | Shutterstock

Valmiki National Park, Bihar

Near the India-Nepal border, this park's grasslands and wetlands house a growing population of Barasingha, along with its famed tiger biodiversity.

A tiger at the Valmiki National Park | Wikimedia Commons

Manas National Park, Assam

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Manas hosts the eastern swamp deer. Its floodplains and grasslands near the Manas River are prime spots for sightings.

A male Capped Langur in Manas National Park, Assam | Shutterstock

Bardia National Park, Nepal (near Uttar Pradesh)

Close to the Indian border, Bardia shares similar habitats with Dudhwa and Pilibhit. Its wetlands support a significant population of the northern swamp deer.

A Barasingha looks into the camera | Shutterstock

Bandhavgarh National Park, Madhya Pradesh

Known for tigers, Bandhavgarh also harbours the hard-ground Barasingha. These deer can be spotted in the park’s meadows, though in smaller numbers than in Kanha.

A tiger prowls the premises of Bandhavgarh National Park | Shutterstock

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