10 Best National Parks for Tiger Safari in India
The best national parks for a tiger safari in India are known for sightings, landscapes and access. Here are ten, with what each is best for.
21 September 2026 · 2 min read · Best in Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun
The best national parks for a tiger safari in India are known for sightings, landscapes and access. Here are ten, with what each is best for.
1. Ranthambore, Rajasthan
Fort ruins and lakes, and good tiger sightings in daylight.
2. Bandhavgarh, Madhya Pradesh
High tiger density in a rocky, forested landscape.
3. Kanha, Madhya Pradesh
Sal forest and meadows, the landscape behind The Jungle Book.
4. Pench, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra
A river valley with tigers, leopards and wild dogs.
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See all5. Tadoba, Maharashtra
Lakes and bamboo forest with reliable sightings.
6. Jim Corbett, Uttarakhand
India's oldest national park, with elephants and river landscapes.
7. Satpura, Madhya Pradesh
Jeep, boat and walking safaris in the buffer zone.
8. Kaziranga, Assam
Best known for one-horned rhinos, with tigers as well.
9. Sundarbans, West Bengal
Boat safaris through mangrove forests.
10. Gir, Gujarat
The only home of the Asiatic lion.
Best time to visit
November to June is the main season; most core zones close during the monsoon.
Book safari permits weeks ahead and never expect a guaranteed sighting.
Timings, permits, ticket rules and dates change from year to year, so confirm the current details before you travel.
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