Tenzin Chodon
Protecting the world’s largest one-horned rhino population, this sanctuary is best explored between November and April when the weather is pleasant and wildlife visibility is highest.
Nestled in the Himalayan foothills, this park is best visited from November to June. March to May is perfect for tracking tigers and spotting elephants along the riverbeds.
Famous for inspiring The Jungle Book, these vast meadows are best visited from October to June. In April, thinning grasslands offer photographers the clearest sightings of tigers and the rare, endemic barasingha.
This rugged Maharashtra forest is a tiger stronghold. October to June is the best time to visit, with June offering incredible wildlife visibility.
Popular for its dramatic gorges and the Ken River, this reserve is best visited from October to June. Boat safaris in March are particularly rewarding as receding water levels increase chances of spotting tigers and leopards.
Located in Ladakh's high-altitude desert, this park is best for trekking from May to October. However, January to March is the ideal time for wildlife sightings, especially for spotting the elusive snow leopard.
This sanctuary near Srinagar is the last refuge of the Hangul stag. September to December is an ideal time to see the stags migrate to lower valleys, and the October rutting season makes them more active and visible.
This park is known for its high density of Bengal tigers. While October to March offers pleasant weather for safaris, April to June provides the highest chances of tiger sightings.
Home to the world’s only Asiatic lions, this park is best explored from November to March. Cool morning safaris through the dry deciduous forest offer the best chances to spot lions.
This UNESCO-listed wetland is a birdwatcher’s paradise between August and March. But December to February is the absolute peak to sight thousands of migratory species from across Eurasia.