India is a country where the odds of spotting a tiger are really high as compared to other countries. Believe it or not, India is home to many endangered species, out of which 1400 are big cats residing in 40 national parks. Well, 40 is a huge number!

Are you wondering where to head? These 5 places are your best bet!

1. Bandhavgarh National Park, Madhya Pradesh



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5 Places In India Where You Can Spot Tigers Right Now

Surabhi Nijhawan

April 10, 2016

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India is a country where the odds of spotting a tiger are really high as compared to other countries. Believe it or not, India is home to many endangered species, out of which 1400 are big cats residing in 40 national parks. Well, 40 is a huge number!

Are you wondering where to head? These 5 places are your best bet!

1. Bandhavgarh National Park, Madhya Pradesh

Bandhavgarh National Park is home to more than 50 tigers. The park is spread across 100 km, and is open from October to June. However, the best time to spot a tiger is from April to June. Peak summer sounds like a bad idea, but it's during the summers that these animals tend to be around water bodies where you can easily spot them. There are other animals at the park as well, including leopard, fox, bear, deer and Indian fox. The temperature at this time is normally around 40-45 degrees Celsius. The closest airport is Jabalpur, which is 197 km from this wildlife park.

3. Kanha National Park, Madhya Pradesh

Kanha is known for its open meadows and a wide variety of animals. This park is not only famous for tigers, but also barasingha, an endangered specie of deer, which is found only here. The best way to spot a tiger here is via an elephant safari. Kanha is open from October to June, but tigers are seen mainly in the months between April and June. Currently, the temperature is 36 degree Celsius, and the closest airport is Jabalpur.

5. Satpura National Park, Madhya Pradesh

Satpura is a lesser known national park in our country. However, the best thing about it is that this is the only park where you can set off on foot to explore the place. In summer, tigers are found near Sonbharda river. April and May are the months you can enjoy wildlife sightings, especially for tigers. Currently, it’s peak summer already at Satpura with temperatures nearing 40 degree Celsius. The nearest airport is Bhopal.