10 Places To Spot Tigers Around The World

OT Staff

Far Eastern Leopard and Tiger National Park, Russia

Located in the Russian Far East, this park protects Siberian tigers in temperate forests. Sightings are scarce due to their vast range, but camera traps prove their steady recovery.

A shot of a Siberian tiger | tigerdiaries/instagram

Chitwan National Park, Nepal

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Chitwan offers sightings of Bengal tigers amid riverine forests and grasslands. Elephant-back and jeep safaris enhance chances, along with rhino and gharial encounters.

Sunset at Chitwan National Park | Shutterstock

Bardia National Park, Nepal

Less crowded than Chitwan, Bardia is emerging as Nepal’s top tiger destination. Remote, quiet, and biodiverse, it offers jeep and river safaris with increasing tiger sighting success rates.

Royal Bengal Tiger in Bardia National Park | Wikimedia Commons

Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary, Thailand

A lesser-known gem, this UNESCO-listed sanctuary is Thailand’s best spot to see Indochinese tigers in the wild, though sightings are extremely rare due to dense forest cover.

Tiger and cub at Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary, Thailand | @EscapExtinction/x

Royal Manas National Park, Bhutan

Bordering India’s Manas Reserve, Royal Manas is Bhutan’s tiger stronghold, offering remote, rugged terrain and biodiversity hotspots, though access is limited and sightings are few and far between.

Black bulbul at Royal Manas National Park, Bhutan | jitu_das_photographer/instagram

Bandhavgarh National Park, India

Home to one of the highest densities of Bengal tigers, Bandhavgarh offers excellent sightings amid lush sal forests, rocky outcrops, and ancient ruins once ruled by kings and dynasties.

Bandhavgarh National Park, Madhya Pradesh | Sourabh Bharti/Shutterstock

Ranthambhore National Park, India

A former royal hunting ground, Ranthambhore’s dry deciduous forests and historic forts create a dramatic backdrop for tracking tigers, especially around its scenic lakes and grassy meadows.

A portrait of the legendary tigress Machli from Ranthambhore | Shutterstock

Sundarbans, India and Bangladesh

This vast mangrove delta is home to elusive, swimming Bengal tigers adapted to tidal life. Sightings are rare but unforgettable, usually from boat safaris through maze-like waterways.

A big cat bathes in a pond in Sundarbans National Park | Shutterstock

Kanha National Park, India

The inspiration behind Kipling’s Jungle Book, Kanha is known for meadows, sal forests, and reliable tiger sightings, alongside populations of barasingha deer, leopards, and over 300 bird species.

A tiger at Kanha National Park | Shutterstock

Corbett Tiger Reserve, India

India’s oldest national park, Corbett lies at the Himalayan foothills and boasts a diverse terrain. Though tigers are elusive, camera traps confirm a robust and healthy population.

The tigress Paro, Corbett Tiger Reserve, India | Param Sandhu Photography/facebook

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