By Akanksha
October 26, 2025
India is home to some of the world’s most iconic tiger reserves, and offers ample opportunities to get a glimpse of the majestic big cat. Here, are eight reserves that are a must-visit
India’s first national park that was also the first Project Tiger Reserve. This tiger reserve has a rich biodiversity such as Bengal tigers, leopards, elephants, and a great variety of birds.
This reserve is often regarded as the inspiration for The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling. It has large sal and bamboo forests, lush greenery, and also houses many species such as tigers, barasingha
A part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve and houses a diverse habitat with tigers, elephants, leopards, gaurs, and many birds and butterflies.
Known mainly for the world’s largest mangrove forest, visitors will also spot unique swimming tigers here. A UNESCO World Heritage Site that provides shelter to the Bengal tiger, saltwater, etc.
This tiger reserve is famous for the tigers spotted in daylight here and the ruins of the Ranthambore Fort providing the perfect backdrop.
One of India’s most popular protected areas to spot tigers, located in the Umaria district of Madhya Pradesh. Visitors will also spot other species such as leopards, chital, wild boar, and some bird
Housing the largest population of Indian one-horned rhinoceroses, this park has also been established as a tiger reserve since 2006, with the highest density of tigers in the world.
Located in the Western Ghats, this tiger reserve is known for its beautiful lake and a great variety of flora and fauna.