We know that visiting a zoo or wildlife sanctuary is a wonderful way to learn about and appreciate the natural world. It is also a great educational activity to do with children at home. But, sometimes getting there might be a challenge! So, we’re here to help you find the best park near you to enjoy your Tiger Safari experience.
Ranthambore National Park
Ranthambore National Park is one of the most popular National Parks in India and it’s easy to see why. This park is home to some of the world’s largest and most charismatic tigers, as well as a wealth of other wildlife.
If you’re looking for an adventure that will leave you feeling exhilarated, then a tiger safari in Ranthambore is definitely the way to go. You’ll get close enough to watch these incredible animals in action, and you won’t have to worry about being attacked – there are always staff around to keep them safe. Area: 1334 sqm. Best time to visit: February to June.
No of tigers: 40
Location: Rajasthan
Tadoba National Park
The Tadoba National Park is Maharashtra’s oldest and largest National Park, which is also known as the “Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve”. The reserve is located in Chandrapur district, approximately 150 kilometers from Nagpur city of Maharashtra. This large reserve covers a total area of 1,727 square kilometers including the park itself.
The reserve is home to one of the biggest populations of tigers in India, as well as other large animals like elephants, lions, and leopards. The park is also a major tourist destination, with visitors coming to see the tigers and other animals in their natural habitat.
Location: Maharashtra
No of tigers: 115
Kanha National Park
Kanha National Park, located in the Maikal Hills of the Satpuras, is one of the largest national parks in India. With an expansion of 940 sq. km it has been considered one of the best managed and operated wildlife parks in India for many years.
Kanha became a wildlife sanctuary in 1933. In the 1930s, it was divided into two sanctuaries – Hallon and Banjar. It received special status in 1955.
Location: Madhya Pradesh
No of tigers: 150
Pench National Park
Pench Tiger Reserve is one of the largest in India and a major tiger territory. But it also has some great animal inhabitants like chetal, leopard, sambhar, gaur (Indian bison), chousingha, chinkara, barking deer, small Indian civet and porcupine. There are tons of bird species in Pench too such as the Malabar pied hornbill, Indian pitta and osprey.
If you’re looking for adventurous ways to experience nature in its full glory, the Pench Tiger Reserves offer a unique variety of attractions that will allow you to explore India’s wilderness. Start by heading out on the jungle safari, then take the night safari and trek up to one of the memorable viewpoints overlooking the reservoir below.
Visitors to Pench can experience rural life by staying among Gond families in Khamba Village. They can also take a turn with the potter wheel and enjoy making handcrafted pots of black earthenware, one-of-a-kind products that’s well known for its labor of love.
To have the thrill back, visit Pench Tiger Reserve or any other Wildlife Sanctuary to stroll through jungles with tigers, birds and other animals – during the day or at night. Enjoy watching Mowgli battle Sher Khan among monkeys and other animals!
Location: Madhya Pradesh
No of tigers: 44
Bandhavgarh National Park
Bandhavgarh National Park is the best park in India for tiger safaris. The park is located in Madhya Pradesh and covers an area of 105 square kilometers. There are also a number of other animals in the park including leopards, lions, bears, wild boars, and hyenas.
The best time to visit the park is between November to June. This is when the tigers are most active and there is plenty of prey available for them to hunt. During the dry season (between July and September), the park can be quite hot and humid, making it less favourable for visitors.
No of tigers: 70 -80
Location: Madhya Pradesh
Conclusion
In this article, we have shared some top best park near you to enjoy your Tiger Safari experience. We hope that our list has helped you choose the perfect destination and that you have a fantastic time while visiting
