International Tiger Day | Top 5 places in India for tiger sighting

On International Tiger Day 2022, here we list the top five places in India for tiger sightings.

Bandipur Tiger Reserve: Spread across an area of 870 sq km, Bandipur Tiger Reserve is one of the premier and oldest Tiger reserves in the country. Located in the tri-junction area of Karnataka, the park protects several endangered wildlife species of India and is popular for spotting tigers and elephants. Credit: Joshua Raj

Ranthambore National Park: Ranthambore National Park is a vast wildlife reserve near the town of Sawai Madhopur in Rajasthan. Most of the tiger photos in India that you come across are most likely taken at Ranthambore National Park. Spread across 1,334 square kilometres, this national park is a favourite amongst wildlife photographers and sees visitors throughout the year. Credit: PTI Photo

Bandhavgarh National Park: A wildlife sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh, Bandhavgarh National Park is spread over 100 square kilometres and has the greatest chance of spotting a big cat. This national park is home to more than 50 tigers and it was once famous for the white tigers. Reportedly, the last white tiger spotted in the wild was captured by Maharaja Martand Singh of Rewa in 1951. Credit: Paul Goldstein/SWNS

Kanha National Park: Kanha National Park, also known as Kanha Tiger Reserve, is a vast expanse of grassland and forest in Madhya Pradesh and is famous for spotting wildlife, including tigers. With around 120 tigers in the reserve, Kanha National Park is listed among the top five National Parks for tiger safaris in India. The best time to spot tigers at this reserve is during the summer months from April to June. Credit: Abhay Raj Shrivastava

Jim Corbett National Park: Established in 1936 as the Hailey National Park, this park is one of the oldest parks in India. In mid-1950, this park was renamed after the legendary hunter-turned-conservationist Corbett. Nestled in the foothills of the Himalayas, this park is one of the best places in India to spot endangered species. Credit: Instagram/Alpana Ghone