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The wildlife haven in North East India, the Kaziranga National Park is one of the most popular places for India safari tours. Spread over the foothills of the Himalayas besides the Brahmaputra River, the national park is one of the enriched biodiverse habitats. The wildlife sanctuary is most popularly home to one-horned rhinoceros, in fact one-third of the entire population of the species of the world.

The Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve (KNPTR) authorities in Assam have introduced boating, cycling and trekking tours in the fringe area of the park for the first time in its history.

Earlier, the park could be explored only via jeep safaris and elephant rides — this is the first time boats, bicycles and trekking have been introduced.

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India Safaris offers wildlife viewing unlike any other. The country abounds in tigers, lions, colorful birds, rhinos, crocodiles, and other species of the wild. The vast landscape, from the north to the south, east to the west, to the lush jungles in central India, offers incredible chances for wildlife safaris. There are jeep safaris, elephant rides, boat safaris, and opportunities to walk on foot. Adding to the thrill of India safari tours are stays at eco-friendly wildlife resorts, campsites, treehouses, etc.

Top 5 National Parks in India:

Ranthambore National Park

Undoubtedly one of the most picturesque forest reserves across the globe, Ranthambore is a joy to explore, and a diverse assortment of flora and fauna captivates. Tigers can be easily spotted, as can crocodiles sunning by the lakes and water bodies. Birds are a beautiful sight. Elusice lopeoards can be seen at some places.

Safaris in Ranthambore are organized early in the morning and in the afternoons on a jeep or a canter. An expert guide helps you spot animals in their natural habitats.

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Kaziranga National Park

Kaziranga, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, supports higher density of Rhinos, Elephants and Water Buffalos, but it is the eastern range, which offers some of the most exciting and varied wildlife watching in Kaziranga. At Sohola bheel, you are likely to see Greater Adjutant Stork, Pallas’ and Grey-headed Fishing Eagle, and a great variety of waterfowl. Otters are frequently seen on a nearby river, and the woodlands harbor woodpeckers, Fairy Bluebirds, flocks of Spot-winged Stares, warblers and much more. It is in this less visited region of the park that you will have the best chance of sighting Tigers.

Jeep and Elephant safari are conducted in the park. The tourists can hop onto the back of an elephant and wander into the dense regions of the forests. The wildlife lovers can also enjoy a boat cruise in the Brahamputra River along the park.

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Gir National Park

The exclusive home of Asiatic lions in their natural habitat, Gir National Park in Gujarat, is among the most visited places for a wildlife getaway. Besides the king of the jungle, there are many inhabitants such as leopards, jackals, and the Indian fox. A jeep safari brings you close to the lions.

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Periyar National Park

Settled in God’s Own Country of Kerala, Periyar National Park is one of the most popular places for wildlife tours in India. Elephants and tigers are the most popular residents, but there are also the Indian wild dog, sambar, wild pig, barking deer, mouse deer, Nilgiri Langur, Nilgiri Tahr, and others.

Early morning safaris are known for the decent chance of getting close to the wildlife, as is boating in the Periyar Lake, where the beasts come to quench their thirst. Eco-lodges and treehouses are popular options for staying, while the national park also offers the chance to explore the spice plantations of Thekkady.

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Bandhavgarh National Park

The most popular wildlife sanctuary in India, Bandhavgarh National Park in Madhya Pradesh, has the highest density of tigers, the country’s national animal. Besides the Royal Bengal Tigers, this park was also famous for white tigers. Other animals inhabiting the jungles are sambar, chital, wild boar, wild dog, Indian fox, leopard, bison, blue bull, antelope, nilgai, and others. Wildlife safari in Bandhavgarh includes options of jeep or elephant rides, stay at the jungle resorts in India, a visit to the Bandhavgarh Fort, and certainly exciting memories.

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The International Tiger Day on 29 July is an annual celebration to raise awareness for tiger conservation. And, what better day could there be for learning more about the tigers in India? The Bengal tiger is the most popular species, mainly found in India. Home to nearly 3000 tigers, India is home to almost 70% of the world’s wild tiger count. Spread over 40 different national parks in India, tigers thrive in the country.

If you are looking for a tiger safari in India, you ought to choose the best with us. Have the most adventurous and thrilling experience in the Tiger Reserves of India.

Here's a guide to the places where you might be lucky enough to spot tigers in the wild.

1. Bandhavgarh National Park

Central India’s Bandhavgarh National Park has the highest density of tigers. The elusive white tigers were also found here years ago. Other animals in the jungle are leopards, sambar, chital, wild boar, wild dog, Indian fox, leopard, bison, blue bull, antelope, nilgai, and others.

The ancient Bandhavgarh Fort in the national park hints at its royal past. The ruins of the fortress are now ruled by the tigers, and provide a vantage point to enjoy the view of the sanctuary.

Best Time for Tiger Sighting: October to June, but April to June has even better chances. The park remains closed on all Wednesdays.

Safari Timings: 5:30 - 10 AM and 4 - 7 PM

Wildlife Resorts in Bandhavgarh: Mahua Kothi, A Taj Safari, The Tiger Den, Kings Lodge, Bandhav Vilas, etc.

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2. Ranthambore National Park

One of the largest tiger sanctuaries in India, Ranthambore National Park has a very high population of tigers, therefore high chances of Sighting tigers. A hunting ground formerly, Ranthambore is a popular tiger reserve. Besides tigers, it is easy to spot jungle cats, Indian foxes, crocodiles, leopards, sloth bears, jackals, and others.

Ranthambore Fort, atop a hill, enjoys a scenic view of the jungle. A very interesting resident, the tigress Machli, has been the heroine of many wildlife photographers and wildlife safari enthusiasts. She won a lifetime achievement award for being a top tourism attraction and played a grand role in Tiger conservation.

Best Time for Tiger Sighting: October to June is perfect for tiger safaris, while April to May is quite popular among wildlife photographers.

Safari Timings: 7 - 10:30 AM and 2:30 - 6 PM

Wildlife Resorts in Ranthambore: Nahargarh, Vivanta Sawai Madhopur Lodge, Sher Bagh, The Aman-i-Khas, etc.

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3. Kanha National Park

The inspiration behind the popular “Jungle Book” of Rudyard Kipling, Kanha National Park, is a popular wildlife sanctuary with high chances of tiger sighting. Apart from spotting tigers in the lush meadows, you can find gaur, striped hyena, chinkara, mouse deer, black buck, jackal, porcupine, sambar, and others. The wildlife sanctuary in Central India is one of the most popular tiger reserves in India.

Best Time for Tiger Sighting: April to June

Safari Timings: Sunrise to 10 am and from 3:30 pm to sunset

Wildlife Resorts in Kanha: Shergarh Resort, Kanha Earth Lodge, Tuli Tiger Resort Kanha, Banjaar Tola, A Taj Safari, etc.

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4. Pench National Park

Another treasure in the heart of the country, Pench National Park, is a popular haven for tigers. In the lush jungles, especially in the lake region, tiger sightings are common. Apart from the royal Bengal tiger, come close to barking deer, hyena, Indian leopard fox, sloth bear, wild boar, wild dog, and others.

Best Time for Tiger Sighting: March to June is popular for wildlife photographers, while the national park remains closed from October to June.

Safari Timings: 7:30 - 10:30 AM and 4 - 6:30 PM (timing changes with season).

Wildlife Resorts in Pench: Baghvan, A Taj Safari, Pench Tree Lodge, Pench Jungle Camp, etc.

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 5. Nagarhole National Park

A part of the famous Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, the Nagarahole National Park is famous for being a protected habitat for tigers and elephants. The park is also home to leopards, wild boars, sloth bears, bison, and more than 250 species of birds.

Best Time for Tiger Sighting: The park remains open from October to June, but the best time is from April to June.

Safari Timings: 6 - 8 AM and from 3 - 5 PM

Wildlife Resorts in Nagarhole: The Serai Resorts, Evolve Back, etc.

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6. Jim Corbett National Park

The oldest national park in India, Jim Corbett National Park, is one of the most popular tiger reserves in the country. Located on the mighty foothills of the Himalayas, the wildlife sanctuary has a diverse landscape favorable for many wild animals to thrive. The tigers are the star attraction, but there are also sloth bear, goral, fishing cat, leopard, chital, barking deer, and others.

Best Time For Tiger Sighting: March to June is favorable for wildlife photographers, while the park remains open from October to June.

Safari Timing – 6:30 - 10 AM and 1:30 - 5:30 PM

Wildlife Resorts in Jim Corbett: Infinity Resorts, Corbett The Baagh Spa & Resort, Lemon Tree Premier, Corbett, etc

Our Suggested Tour: Corbett and The Himalayan Foothills, Wild Wonders of North India and the Taj Mahal,  Tigers and The Taj Mahal Tour, etc.

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India abounds in jungles and with it the exciting thrill of wildlife safari. The vast and diverse country is home to many wild species of the animal kingdom. Jungle safaris in India are very popular as you enjoy a wide diversity of flora and fauna. While most species of the animal kingdom abound in the landscape, there is a particular fondness for Tigers. Along with spotting the wild species in their natural habitats, get to enjoy at eco-friendly jungle resorts, campsites, treehouses, etc. Go for jungle treks, bird watching, elephant rides, jeep rides and even boat rides which adds to the fun of the wildlife holiday in India.
 To enjoy the pleasures of wildlife tours in India, here are the top choices:

1.    Bandhavgarh National Park

The most popular wildlife sanctuary in India, Bandhavgarh National Park in Madhya Pradesh has the highest density of  tigers the country’s national animal. Besides the Royal Bengal Tigers, this park was also famous for white tigers. Other animals inhabiting the jungles are sambar, chital, wild boar, wild dog, Indian fox, leopard, bison, blue bull, antelope, nilgai and others. 
Wildlife safari in Bandhavgarh includes options of jeep or elephant rides, stay at the jungle resorts, visit to the Bandhavgarh Fort and certainly exciting memories. 

2.    Ranthambore National Park

Once the hunting grounds of the royal family of Jaipur, Ranthambore National Park is the most popular option for luxury safaris in India. The favourite resident of the jungle, tigers bring visitors in huge numbers from all across the globe. The many water sources in the jungle are home to a huge number of crocodiles, nilgai, sambhar, birds and more. Stay at the heritage jungle resorts, the very ones used by the royalty on their hunting trips is particularly exciting as is exploring the 10th century Ranthambore Fort atop a hill overlooking the wilderness. 

3.    Gir National Park

The exclusive home of Asiatic lions in the natural habit, Gir National park in Gujarat is among the most visit places for a wildlife getaway. Besides, the king of the jungle, there are many inhabitants such as leopards, jackals and the Indian fox. Jeep safari brings you close to the lions.  4.    Kanha National Park

Said to be the inspiration of Rudyard Kipling’s Jungle Book, Kanha National Park lures quite a huge number of wildlife lovers and animal enthusiasts. Apart from spotting tigers, you can find gaur, palm squirrel, striped hyena, chinkara, mouse deer, black buck, jackal, porcupine, sambhar and others. The best way to spot tigers is by taking the early morning elephant safari from Mukki entrance of the park.

5.    Keoladeo Ghana National Park

The bird sanctuary with a status of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Keoladeo Ghana National Park, earlier known as Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary is one of the best places to go for jungle safari in India. Bird watching is a pleasure here as the nature reserve is home to more than 450 species of birds including migratory species that fly in for a winter visit as far as from Siberia and other cold countries. Keeping the natural beauty intact and noises at the minimum, safari at the bird paradise is available only on cycle rickshaws.
 
6.    Periyar National Park

Settled in God’s Own Country of Kerala, Periyar National Park is one of the most popular places in for India safari tours. Elephant’s and tigers are the most popular residents but there is the Indian wild dog, sambar, wild pig, barking deer, mouse deer, Nilgiri Langur, Nilgiri Tahr and others.
 
Early morning safaris are known for the decent chance of getting close to the wildlife as is boating in the Periyar Lake where the beasts come to quench their thirst. Eco-lodges and treehouses are popular options to stay while the national park also offers the chance to explore spice plantations of Thekkady.

7.    Jim Corbett National Park

The oldest wildlife sanctuary in India, Jim Corbett National Park is settled on the mighty foothills of Himalayas. The residents of the jungle include tigers, sloth bear, goral, fishing cat, leopard, chital, barking deer and others. The best way to spot tigers is jeep safari in the Bijrani zone while some glimpse of the wildlife is also available from the watchtowers in Dhikala and other regions.

Watching a big cat in real life could be a distant dream for many! However, this dream, in India, is not that tough to be realized as the country is blessed with over 3000 tigers, 99 national parks, 40 tiger reserves, and 450 wildlife sanctuaries. India has made a global mark as it has transformed as home to 75% of the tiger population of the world.

No matter if you are surrounded by the big mountains of Himalayas in Uttarakhand or are in the desert landscape of Rajasthan or in the centre of Gujarat, the rich fauna will be there to enthrall and entice you always.

10 National Parks in India that are home to diverse wildlife: 

1. Ranthambore National Park, Rajasthan: The royal land of Rajasthan also houses the royal predators. Stretching across the area of 1,334 square kilometres, this Park offers fascinating India safari tours. You will be delighted to see the cats prancing and pouncing on trees and grounds freely here. The other animals that are spotted here include Sloth Bears, Wild Boars, Sambar, etc. 
 

Best Time to Visit: The Park is open from October to June. However, the ideal time to spot tigers is March-May. 

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2. Jim Corbett National Park, Uttarakhand: Jim Corbett National Park is the oldest established national park housing the most furious member of the cat family, the tigers. Many species such as Fishing Cats, Serow, Goral, Himalayan Tahr, and other fascinating wild species have made their habitat in this park. It was in 1936 when the journey of Jim Corbett started. The Park was declared as Asia's very first National Park in the same year. Later in 1974, it was declared as the first Tiger Reserve under Project Tiger. People from across the globe keep thronging here to catch a quick view of these brilliantly dangerous cats. 

Best Time to Visit: The Park is open from October to June. However, the ideal time to spot tigers is March-May. 

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3. Bandhavgarh National Park, Madhya Pradesh: The Royal Bengal Tigers! Sounds too royal… isn't it? And if you wish to have the spectacular vista of these tigers, then Bandhavgarh National Park in Madhya Pradesh is the best place for you. Blessed with the presence of striped cats and many other exotic fauna species, Bandhavgarh is one of the best places for India safari tours.

Once upon a time, this place used to be the hunting ground for royal dynasties. However, the scenario changed slowly, and Bandhavgarh is a protected area now. 

Best Time to Visit: The national park could be visited between mid-October and June, but March to May is the ideal month to see big cats. 

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4. Kanha National Park, Madhya Pradesh: Do you aware of the Mogli Land exist in India? If not, then you should plan a trip to the Kanha National Park soon. Owing to the existence of the vivid wild creatures, this dense jungle became an inspiration to Rudyard Kipling's forever classic-the Jungle book. The roaring of tigers in the real woods of Kanha jungles is what that attracts thousands of tourists from across the world to this park.

Best Time to Visit: The gate remains open from mid-October to June, however, the peak time is March to May if you want to see royal tigers.

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5. Kaziranga National Park, Assam: Welcome to Kaziranga National Park, home to world's largest population of one Horned Rhinoceros. Stretching across 429.69 square kilometres, this place is far off from human inhabitance and hence helps in maintaining the rich flora and fauna. This Park also houses Elephants, Bears, Panthers and many pretty birds. As the wildlife flourishes without any limits here, Kaziranga is being titled as one of the renowned World Heritage Sites of UNESCO. 

Best time to visit: You can explore this park from November to the end of April. 

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6. Sunderban National Park, West Bengal: This park could help you in spotting surprising sights. You can see tigers swimming in the water around the Mangroves of the Sunderban National Park. Sunderbans jungles have many credits to their portfolio. It's the largest tiger reserve. Also, it boasts of the tiger population that has adopted an amphibious lifestyle. It also houses one of the world's largest forest cover of the Mangroves.

Hence, it forms one of the ultimate destinations to enjoy luxury wildlife holiday in India. Owing to its distinguished distinctions, it has been honored as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 

Best Time to Visit: The Park is open throughout the year; however, to see the amphibian tigers, the best time to visit here is from October to April.

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7. Gir National Park, Gujarat: Housing the royal Asiatic Lions, the Gir National Park is the treasure trove for those who love to see the rich diversity of wildlife. What makes the USP for the Gir National Park is that it is the only home to the populace of Asiatic Lions, and therefore it contributes significantly to India wildlife tourism. Besides Lions, there are around 32 species of mammals, over 300 species of birds and 26 of reptiles. 

Best Time to Visit: The best season to visit the park is from October to May end.

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8. Pench National Park, Madhya Pradesh: If you want to spot tigers frisking around carefree, then Pench is the place to be. One can listen to the loud rumbles of the big and furious predators in these jungles. This royal kingdom also boasts of other wild beings like the leopard, Wild Boar, Nilgai, and Crimson-breasted Barbet and so on.

Best Time to Visit: Pench remains open from mid-October to June. The best time to sight tigers is from March to May.

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9. Satpura National Park, Madhya Pradesh: The live wild world of the Satpura National Park, Madhya Pradesh is a treat to the eye. Spotted Deer, Leopards, Sloth Bear, Black Buck, Sambar, Four Horned Antelopes, Porcupine, Smooth Otter or Pangolin, all varieties have made their home in Satpura. The terrain is rugged here with the presence of peaks of sandstone, slender gorges, several ravines, and dense jungles, thereby making it a complete adventure zone. 

Best Time to Visit: October to April is the ideal season for visiting this park.

10. Tadoba National Park, Maharashtra: If you want to enjoy deciduous forests and undulating hills while enjoying your India safari tours, then Tadoba National Park in Maharashtra is the best place. There is a beautiful lake encircled by lush mixed forests in this park. Tigers, Barking Deer, Hyenas, Gaur, Leopards, and many others form the inhabitants of this jungle.

Best Time to Visit: Park is open from October to June. However, the best time to spot tigers is in months of March, April, and May. 

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Author Bio: Archana Sharma is a freelance writer who is passionate about her profession. Travelling is something that excites her. She has been in the creative field for over 15 years and has been writing for print media and digital media.