Best Places You Can See Tigers in India
We all love to see beautiful and mesmerizing tigers, lions, and other wild animals. All of us have watched and visited plenty of wildlife shows and zoos to see tigers and their beauty in the wildlife, nothing can compare to see these massive mousers in person! Anyone who loves seeing the wilderness would enjoy seeing a tiger in real life. India is a habitat to over 80 percent of the tigers in the world. There are about 51 tiger reserves in India governed by Project Tiger which is run by the National Tiger Conservation Authority. Tigers has been the national animal of India and therefore has always given much preference by both hunters and the government of India. In earlier ancient times, when any king or great personalities hunt tigers, all consider it as a sign of pride. But due to being on the verge of extinction, tigers are now given much consideration. Let’s see where we can find them now.
Here are 5 best places to see tigers in India
Jim Corbett National Park
Jim Corbett National Park is renowned around the world for its tiger conservation program. It was named after the famous hunter and conservationist Sir Edward James Corbett. It is the oldest national park of India and was the first park to be named under the Project Tiger initiative. It is an eco-tourism destination that gives shelter to approx 110 tree species, 50 species of mammals, 580 bird species and 25 reptile species. You can book any best resort in Jim Corbett and enjoy stay amidst the wildlife and mountains. Here you can enjoy jungle safaris – on different vehicles and explore different zones in the park.
Kanha National Park
Kanha Tiger Reserve is the largest park in Madhya Pradesh, and one of the largest one in the country. The park is a home to Bengal tiger, Indian leopard, sloth bear, barasingha and dhole. It is the first tiger reserve in India that introduced, Bhoorsingh the Barasingha. There are so many options for jungle safaris at Dhikala Zone, where you can see the splendid wildlife that lives in these big forests!
Sariska
Sariska is situated in the Aravalli ranges of Alwar district of Rajasthan. Sariska Tiger Reserve is another place to spot these majestic tigers. There is a diversity of other wild animals like leopard, sambhar, chital, nilgai, four-horned antelope, wild boar, hyena, and jungle cats found in the Sariska Tiger Reserve other than the tiger.
Wayanad
Whenever you visit south India, make sure you head to Wayanad to see tigers! The Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary has many large wild animal species like Indian bison, elephant, deer, and tiger. The sanctuary is now an important part of the Nilgiri Reserve. It is surrounded by guarded area network of Nagarhole and Bandipur and on the southeast by Mudumalai of Tamil Nadu.
Thekkady
Another hub for spotting tiger in south India is the Tiger Reserve in Thekkady and Periyar National Park. Freighted in the southern of the Western Ghats, it is home to a collection of different flora and fauna species. There are a many activities you can do here like taking the Periyar Tiger Trail to spot tigers.