The Best Tiger Safaris in India
2023 - 24
Explore some of our most recommended and booked tiger safari tours for the coming season. Sight the big cat in action while being accompanied by expert naturalists and guides on safari.
Tiger Safari in India
2023 - 24
Planning a tiger safari in India in the year 2023? Sharad Vats Safaris has your best interests at heart. We have been organizing tiger and wildlife safari tours in India for over 30 years, and as a result, we are the best option for anyone looking for a must-in-a-lifetime wildlife encounter in India.
Offering the best in class luxury accommodations, and private safaris with the most experienced naturalists and guides in some of the chosen national parks and tiger reserves of India, our guests love us for the quality, reliability, and consistency in the delivery of services we promise.
Firstly, we would like to thank you for choosing India for your next wildlife expedition. India is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including the majestic tigers of Kanha National Park, the regal tigers of Rajasthan, the most photographed tigers of Bandhavgarh, and the tigers of the Himalayan foothills in Corbett National Park.
All of these renowned national parks and the abundant wildlife they contain are included in our top-rated tiger safari in India tour packages. In addition to these qualities, an experienced team is essential for a successful tiger safari India vacation, and that’s where we come in.
At Sharad Vats Safaris, it is our endeavor to provide you with the best tiger safari India tours that provide learning, adventure, and unlimited memories. We recommend documenting your tiger safari in India with both video and still images so that you can look back on it with pleasure in the future and share it with your loved ones.
The best national parks and tiger reserves in India, with the maximum tiger sightings, the widest range of Indian wildlife species, and the most breathtaking scenery are on the itinerary for the upcoming 2023 and 2024 tiger safari seasons. Popular tiger safari parks in India are Bandhavgarh, Kanha, Ranthambore, Corbett, Pench, and Panna.
We have everything you need to have a wonderful time on your luxury tiger safari tour of India, from arranging your trip to remembering and praising us afterward.
Get in touch with us and our expert wildlife tour coordinators will help you plan everything.
Top destinations for tiger sightings
Best National Parks and Wildlife Destinations for Tiger Safaris in India
Bandhavgarh
Madhya Pradesh
Bandhavgarh National Park is one of the most densely populated jungles when it comes to Tiger population. Not only is it a favorite amidst wildlife photographers and enthusiasts for its fauna, it also holds a strong relevance in Indian mythology. The three zones for tiger safaris in Bandhavgarh, namely – Tala, Magadhi and Khitouli are action packed with tourists flying in from all parts of the world.
Reaching bandhavgarh
Airport : Jabalpur
Railway : Katni Junction, Katni Murwara, Jabalpur
Road : Jabalpur – 220 kms/3 hr drive
Kanha
Madhya Pradesh
Parking itself around the Banjar and Halon rivers and a perfect setting for the Tiger, Kanha National park is an evergreen forest with tons of undergrowth that provides ambush. The rolling grasslands and meandering streams provide food for herbivores; and if the prey has food, the predator will always follow. This national park happens to be one of the best-managed forests in terms of wildlife tourism.
Reaching Kanha
Airport : Raipur and Jabalpur
Railway : Jabalpur, Gondia
Road : Jabalpur – 130 kms/3 hr drive
Pench
Madhya Pradesh & Maharashtra
Pench National Park along with Kanha, was the inspiration behind Nobel Laurette Rudyad Kipling’s Jungle Book. Pench has seen one of the most legendary Tigers in India – Mataram (aka, Collarwali). Birthing over 25 Tigers, she single handedly put Pench on the Tiger tourism map for India. Most famous for it’s leopards, Pench has off late also had sightings of Bageera (aka Kalu) – the elusive Black Leopard.
Reaching Pench
Airport : Nagpur
Railway : Seoni, Jabalpur, Nagpur
Road : Nagpur – 100 kms/2 hr drive
Ranthambore
Rajasthan
Located at the junction of the Aravallis and the Vindhyas, Ranthambore National Park is a unique juxtaposition of natural and historical richness, standing out conspicuously in a vast arid and denuded tract of eastern Rajasthan, barely 14 km. from the town of Sawai Madhopur. It is hard to believe that once in the town of Sawai Madhopur, one is simply only 10 km away from a national park where Tigers roam freely.
Reaching Ranthambore
Airport : Jaipur
Railway : Sawai Madhopur
Road : Jaipur – 200 kms/3 hr drive
Top wildlife species found in India
Wildlife species found in the top national parks in India
The national animal of the country, The Royal Bengal Tiger is endemic to India. The Big cat is found in the prime national parks of Corbett, bandhavgarh, Kanha, Pench, Panna, Ranthambore, Tadoba and more.
Bageera – the ghost of the jungle – this cat is super mysterious and shy. However, off late, it has made its presence very prominent in central India national parks – Pench and Tadoba National Park.
Second in kin to their big brothers in Africa, the Asiatic Lion is the second largest cat species found in India. Gir national park – the only haven and sanctum for this species, proudly boasts of 600 lions roaming wild and free in its jungle.
With a body covered in rosettes, the Indian Leopard is abundantly found in most of the prime national parks in the country. Among them is Pench, where a sighting of this species on a ghost tree is considered to be golden!
The ghost of the Himalayas, the Snow leopard is found in two of the most beautiful trans Himalayan landscapes – Kibber and Hemis. It camouflages itself to the point where sighting this species is only a professional’s cup of tea!
The giants are found spread across the Indian subcontinent. Some of the most popular destinations where they are found are Corbett, Bandhavgarh, Periyar, Kabini, Sanjay Dubri, Kaziranga and Manas National Park.
The One Horned Rhino is present in the north eastern parks of India, namely – Kaziranga and Dudhwa. These two parks also border Nepal, where the One Horned Rhino is found in Chitwan National Park.
The blackbuck or Indian Antelope is native to India and Nepal. It inhabits grassy plains and lightly forested areas with perennial water sources, thereby marking their territory in Blackbuck National Park in Velavadar.
When to take a tiger safari in India?
Best time for tiger safaris in India
Summer
March - May
Though wildlife sightings are good through the months of November till June, the duration of sightings improve considerably between March and May. As the temperatures rise during the day, tigers and other predators prefer to be in shade and closer to the water holes while hunting. The necessity for frequent access to water curtails their wandering in the hot season, when pools are few and far in between. Hence in these months, the duration of sightings of all wildlife increases considerably. This time is usually preferred by the professional photographers who want extra time to see tigers, as tigers do not move much due to the hot weather and are found lazing around the water holes.
Winter
December - February
The winter months are conducive for tigers and they are more active during the day, compared to the summer times when the tigers are mostly active early morning and late evening only. So in winter months during the day you get to see tigers walking on the road, patrolling, marking their territory, and searching for their mates by loud roaring. At times hearing a tiger roar in a Jungle is more exciting than seeing one. If you happen to hear a tiger roar in jungle setting, be rest assured that you have heard the most exciting sound in the jungle. It has to be heard to be appreciated. The rich winter coat of a tiger, the morning mist, the sublime golden light makes a perfect canvas in the forest. The national park is also more lively with activity of all animals and birds.
Monsoon
July - October
National Parks in India are closed during the monsoon season. Reason being the water does not allow the gypsy to meander through the narrow jungle trails. With a lot of slush and silt, the vehicle could get stuck in the park. Even wildlife prefers to stay under covers during such heavy rainfall. Although some national parks are open even during the monsoon, for instance, the buffer zones of Ranthambore are open throughout the year, sightings are rare a few in between. We therefore recommend to avoid these months to travel for tiger safaris.
Top Tiger Safaris in India for 2023 - 2024
Explore the best tiger safari India tours for the coming season
14 Nights / 15 Days
This luxury tiger safari in Central India takes you through 4 of the most prime national parks for tiger and wildlife viewing, namely – Pench, Kanha, Bandhavgarh and Panna.
The abundance of fauna coupled with indulgent rendezvous in exotic jungle lodges, will paint you a memory of a lifetime. Experience this pristine opulence exclusively on our luxurious wildlife getaway in the laps of mother nature…
14 Nights / 15 Days
This luxury tour of Rajasthan, India introduces you to Rajasthan’s wildlife and cultural facet, encompassing some of the most popular tourist destinations. The state’s cuisine, culture, lifestyle and colorful ensembles have captivated visitors from India and throughout the world alike. Known for its royal hospitality and engaging arts, it is one of the few states in India that are both culturally as well as naturally blessed.
This tour takes you through the rugged fort ruins of the Mughal Empire in Jaipur, ornamental palaces in Jodhpur, a beautiful lake side retreat in Udaipur and also gives you a peak at the big cat territory of Ranthambore National Park and Jawai Bandh!
11 Nights / 12 Days
This luxury tour of Rajasthan, India introduces you to Rajasthan’s wildlife and cultural facet, encompassing some of the most popular tourist destinations. The state’s cuisine, culture, lifestyle and colorful ensembles have captivated visitors from India and throughout the world alike. Known for its royal hospitality and engaging arts, it is one of the few states in India that are both culturally as well as naturally blessed.
This tour takes you through the rugged fort ruins of the Mughal Empire in Jaipur, ornamental palaces in Jodhpur, a beautiful lake side retreat in Udaipur and also gives you a peak at the big cat territory of Ranthambore National Park and Jawai Bandh!
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