8 Best Places To See Tigers In India

OT Staff

Ranthambore National Park, Rajasthan

Ranthambore National Park in India covers 1,334 sq km and is known for its dense forests, open grasslands, and ancient ruins. It's home to a healthy tiger population and offers great wildlife sighting opportunities.

Tigers at Ranthambore National Park | Shutterstock

Bandhavgarh National Park, Madhya Pradesh

Bandhavgarh National Park has the highest density of tigers in India, covering 450 sq km. It is renowned for its stunning scenery, historical significance, and rich biodiversity.

Tigress at Bandhavgarh | Wikimedia Commons

Kanha National Park, Madhya Pradesh

Kanha National Park, spanning 940 sq km, is known for its dense sal and bamboo forests and is home to a significant tiger population. The park also focuses on conserving the endangered barasingha.

Indian Tiger taking a bath in Kanha National Park | Shutterstock

Jim Corbett National Park, Uttarakhand

Spanning 1,318 sq km, it features diverse habitats and offers a chance to see tigers in their natural habitat. In fact, Hercules, a giant tiger that is all the rage currently, was spotted here!

Tiger spotted at Jim Corbett National Park | Soumyajit Nandy/Wikimedia Commons

Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve, Maharashtra

Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve in Maharashtra is the largest national park, covering 625 sq km. Its mix of teak forests, grasslands, and lakes provides an ideal habitat for tigers, with frequent sightings, especially near water sources.

Nayantara from Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve | Shutterstock

Pench National Park, Madhya Pradesh

Pench National Park, straddling Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra, spans 758 sq km. It features diverse flora and fauna, with the Pench River and abundant prey making it an ideal habitat for tigers.

Indian wild female Bengal tiger spotted in Pench National Park | Shutterstock

Sundarbans National Park, West Bengal

The Sundarbans National Park spans 1,330 sq km and is home to the elusive Bengal tiger adapted to a semi-aquatic lifestyle. Boat safaris offer a thrilling way to spot tigers in this unique habitat.

Large Bengal tiger taking a swim in marshy water in Sundarban National Park | Shutterstock

Nagarhole National Park, Karnataka

Nagarhole National Park spans 643 sq km and is part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. The park's dense forests, serene water bodies, and abundant prey make it an excellent habitat for tigers.

Indian Wild Tusker from Nagarhole National Park and Tiger Reserve | Shutterstock

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