“There’s nothing like the thrill of walking through the jungle looking for a tiger and knowing they could be watching you already”- Ashlan Gorse Cousteau
Did you just imagine it too? Well, we honestly want you to take this elated jungle safari and breathe closer to these majestic Tigers.
On the last International Tiger Day, Prime Minister of India had shared that there’s a boost in the number of Tigers in India by 33 percent over the span of 5 years. (2014- 2019)
Titlyy can’t be more proud that these wild cats with its golden and black stripes are the national animals of India. Many wildlife enthusiasts and photographers from all over the world flock to this subcontinent to witness them in the wild. Before going into further details, let us share one of the most important factors, i.e. when one should visit these National Parks? February- June (first week) are the best months of the year to eyewitness Tigers as they come out in search of water during the summers.
India has numbers of National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries, inhabiting many wild animals but we have handpicked the best ones for your first-rate experience:
Ranthambore, Rajasthan
This National Park was once a royal hunting ground for the Maharajahs of Jaipur, but today it is a nature reserve and home to many animals such as leopards, sloth bears, striped hyenas and langurs. The park’s most popular attractions include its tigers, a lake full of water lilies and the 10th- century Ranthambore Fort.
Sunderbans National Park, West Bengal
Sunderbans National Park is a large coastal mangrove forest, shared by India and Bangladesh that was established in 1869. It is one of the largest Bengal tiger reserves.
Sunderbans is crisscrossed by waterways, making it ideal to explore by boat or cruise, while looking for all kinds of wildlife, including salt-water crocodiles and the Ganges River dolphin.
Panna National Park, Madhya Pradesh
Panna National Park has been a haven for the Royal Bengal Tiger, which is also a home for leopards, wolves and more than 200 bird species.It has been given the Award of Excellencein 2007 as the best maintained national park in India. This park is ideal to combine with a visit to the UNESCO-listed temples at Khajuraho, as this charming town is only about an hour away.
Jim Corbett National Park, Uttarakhand
Jim Corbett National Park is located in the Nainital and Pauri Garhwal districts of Uttarakhand. It is the oldest National park, established in 1936 as Hailey National Park to protect the endangered Bengal Tiger. It’s a dense moist deciduous forest that mainly consists of Sal, Haldu, Peepal, Rohini and Mango trees. It houses around 110 tree species, 50 species of mammals, 580 bird species and 25 reptile species.
Bandhavgarh National Park, Madhya Pradesh
Located between the Vindhya and Satpura ranges, Bandhavgarh National Park is home to more than 100 Royal Bengal Tiger, along with white tigers, leopards, deers and a wide variety of more than 250 birds.Divided into 4 parts, namely Tala, Magadhi, Khitauli and Panpatta, where the Tala Zone is said to be the best one for spotting Tigers. Other local attractions include the Bandhavgarh Fort, caves, lakes and mountains.
Kanha National Park, Madhya Pradesh
Also called as Kanha-Kisli National Park, this is the largest National Park in Madhya Pradesh. It was created in 1955 and at present-day it is divided into 2 sanctuaries namely Hallon and Banjar.It combines bamboo forests with grasslands and waterholes that are a sanctuary for tigers, jackals and many species of birds and plants. It is brimming with the natural beauty of flora and fauna. It is immensely famous for being the place where Rudyard Kipling set his famous novel, “The Jungle Book”.
Tadoba National Park, Maharashtra
This National park is Maharashtra’s largest name has been derived from the god “Tadoba” or “Taru”, worshipped by the tribes living in the dense forests.
Summer is the best time to embark on a tiger safari here, as the big cats often spend time basking in the sun or heading to Tadoba Lake. It is home to leopards, sloth bears, gaurs, striped hyenas and chital deer.
So If you are planning to escape from your mundane life and wants to depart for an exceptional experience of wildlife, then we recommend you to pack your bags and leave for the above mentioned Tiger Reserves of India.
Titlyy has recently got affiliation from TOFT Tigers India and hence we want to assure that you get a high-quality guide in order to make your quest hassle-free and enthralling.