The heady smell of drenched mud, the fresh green of a new leaf that looks like it has been polished in honor of the rain, a hint of ochre slashed by black, a glimpse of tawny velvet imprinted with the most perfect rosettes; there is nothing that rivals such moments in the wilderness.

Best Seasons:May, June, July
Popular Location:Brighton, Florida, Goa, Phuket

Jungles of India

The best forests to spot a Royal Bengal Tiger in the wild

    CORBETT

    Tiger Jungles

    Tucked in the foothills of Himalayas, the montane slopes are full of resplendent hues. Avian beauties of all sizes and shapes and colors can be found.

    from ₹38,850

      BANDHAVGARH

      Tiger Jungles

      Dipped in mythology, the park is home to stories both of stripes and men. Visit once, and keep coming back for the tales of the wild.

      from ₹26,700

        TADOBA

        Tiger Jungles

        A semi-dry deciduous forest in Maharashtra. The favorite destination for all tiger lovers, as the striped beasts here are bold and fearless.

        from ₹22,700

          KANHA

          Tiger Jungles

          An evergreen forest with sprawling grassy meadows and Sal trees (Shorea robusta); this is a heartthrob among the wilderness lovers.

          from ₹27,450

            PANNA

            Tiger Jungles

            Spread along the areas of Ken River in Central India. A Tiger Reserve deeply hailed for being the iconic success story of Tiger reintroduction.

            from ₹26,700

              PENCH

              Tiger Jungles

              An important Tiger Reserve in the Satpura-Maikal Ranges. Pench has a rich diversity in avifauna and a healthy population of the Royal Bengal Tiger.

              from ₹18,000

                RANTHAMBORE

                Tiger Jungles

                Tucked in the lap of the Aravalli mountain ranges. Once home of the local kingdom, now homes another kind of royalty : the Royal Bengal Tigers.

                from ₹18,000

                  NAGZIRA

                  Tiger Jungles

                  With its picturesque landscapes, Nagzira is home to rich avifauna and a healthy population of Leopards and Wild Dogs. If lucky one can sight the Tiger.

                  from ₹14,000

                    SUNDERBANS

                    Tiger Jungles

                    India’s biggest protected forest and swamp, it is home to the largest population of the Royal Bengal Tigers. A land of avian and aquatic surprises.

                    from ₹18,000
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