If you are a sucker for wildlife, then nothing gets better than the Royal Bengal Tiger. One of the most elusive cats in the wild, tigers are rare to sight and solitary in lifestyle, which makes it a must on every animal lover’s bucket list.

That is why, we have picked up the top 3 places where you have the best tiger sighting chances in India. So, pack your bags, book your journey with a tour group in India, and read on to decide your next destination.

Once you have sighted this magnificent beast, you can thank us for our effort. Now let’s take a look –

Jim Corbett National Park

Located in Uttarakhand, the Jim Corbett National Park, formerly named Hailey, is probably one of the most scenic ones on this list. The green vegetation, running waterfalls, streams, rivulets, and surrounding mountains make for an amazing watch.

Once you do visit their, your safaris will have a fair chance of sighting as the national park is home to over 200 of the big cats. And if you want to build up some anticipation, then do not forget to check out all the tiger sighting videos on YouTube.

That is definitely going to get your adrenaline flowing in the right direction!

Bandipur Tiger Reserve

In sharp contrast to our Himalayan pick, Bandipur is located in the south Indian state of Karnataka, amidst the Nilgiri Hills. With a high tiger population that was last measured over a 100, the tiger reserve gives you a fair chance to catch a sight of this apex predator.

Along with the feline master, you might also catch a glimpse of the Gaur or Indian Bison, Indian Elephant, and many other endangered species. In case you are extremely lucky, you might even spot a Black Panther, which is an even rarer experience.

Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve

Home to big cat celebs like Sita and Charger, who have contributed to the Indian tiger population count massively, this tiger reserve has around 50 tigers in it. While this might seem like a small number, it is quite dense considering the area of the tiger reserve is around 450 square kilometres.

Bandhavgarh is also known for its high biodiversity, and remains a popular tiger hotspot for many out there in the world.

Pro Tip: If you want a better chance at Tiger sighting, then try to get your safari booked from the Tala Gate.

These are the 3 places that you must visit, if you are looking to capture this majestic beast in a frame. All of them have great safari options along with stay, and you can easily get reservations once you get in touch with a travel agency in Kolkata!

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