⁠7 National Parks in India to Spot Tigers

Kazi Ahmed | Sep 18, 2025, 16:40 IST
National Tiger Reserve Centers
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India is home to the majestic Royal Bengal Tiger and offers some of the best tiger safari experiences in the world. With 58 national parks that protect these big cats, spotting a tiger in the wild is a dream come true for many travelers. This article highlights seven of the most famous national parks where tigers roam freely, including Jim Corbett, Ranthambore, Bandhavgarh, Kanha, Sundarbans, Pench and Tadoba. From dense forests and open grasslands to mangrove swamps, each park has its own unique charm.
Tiger an animal of our childhood while growing up the first animal we wanted to see in real inside a zoo was probably a tiger. India is a land of Royal Bengal Tiger. When tigers roam around the jungle freely watching it itself gives a magical power. Currently India have 58 National parks where big cats live safely and roam freely. When you walk through this spots your heart begins to fill with fear as well as with respect. This article brings you 7 national parks in India to spot tigers so if you are planning a wildlife trip you are at the right place.

1. Jim Corbett National Park

Jim Corbett National Park
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The first place that comes to mind is from Uttarakhand's Jim Corbett National Park and it is the oldest national park in India and started with the purpose to protect tigers. The park is surrounded by dense forests, rivers and hills making this park a paradise for wildlife lovers. Safari rides here give you a high chance of spotting a tiger moving silently through the grass.

2. Ranthambore National Park

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This national park is situated in Rajasthan and it is famous around the world for its tiger sightings. The old Ranthambore Fort inside the park mixes history with your adventure. Tourists often see tigers resting on rocks or walking near lakes and the dry forest and open land make it easier to spot the big cats.

3. Bandhavgarh National Park

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Madhya Pradesh is another top place when it comes to national parks and has one of the highest numbers of tigers in India. It is said that if you want to see a tiger quickly this is the park you should visit because the tall grasslands and hills give tigers the perfect home. You may also see leopards, deer and many colourful birds.

4. Kanha National Park

Even Kanha National park is also in Madhya Pradesh which inspired journalist Rudyard Kipling’s famous book The Jungle Book and the forests here are full of life with tigers, barasingha and wild dogs. The park has wide meadows where tigers can often be seen hunting or resting so the calm beauty of Kanha makes it a dream place for nature lovers.

5. Sundarbans National Park

West Bengal is very special because of Sundarbans National Park and it is home to the famous swimming tigers and these tigers are known to cross rivers and survive in mangrove forests and the amazing thing is the park is made up of thousands of small islands and waterways exploring the Sundarbans on a boat safari gives you a chance to see the most unique tigers in the world.

6. Pench National Park

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This park is also situated in Madhya Pradesh and it is also linked with the Jungle Book stories so tourists enjoy the mixed forests and river valleys while searching for tigers. The park is rich in wildlife and is great for people who loves photography. If you are lucky you can watch a tiger walking along a forest track or drinking water from stream.

7. Tadoba Andhari Tiger

This tiger reserve is situated in Maharashtra and is known as the jewel of Vidarbha. It is one of the oldest and well maintained tiger reserves among others and tigers here are often seen near lakes and bamboo forests. When you ride a safari in Tadoba that will give you a thrilling chance to meet these powerful cats in their natural home.

Visiting these seven parks is not only about spotting tigers but also about feeling close to nature and every park has its own story and charm. From the mountains of Uttarakhand to the mangroves of West Bengal each park offers a new adventure tells a new story and when you hear the roar of a tiger you will never forget.

Jungle is not free anymore and the king of the jungle is held hostage in the wild, however these national parks provide good treatment to these wild lives. So if you are visiting these forest then never forget to respect the rules of these lands like keep environment clean and obviously enjoy the magical beauty of India's wildlife. The tiger is not an animal it has become a symbol of courage and pride.

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