The 10 Best Safari Parks Of India

OT Staff

Jim Corbett National Park, Uttarakhand

Jim Corbett National Park is India's oldest national park. It is known for its Bengal tiger population and diverse wildlife. Visitors can enjoy jeep safaris, elephant rides and birdwatching thanks to the park's dense forests, grasslands and scenic rivers.

Paro the tiger in the addictive "ganja" fields of Dhikala in the Jim Corbett National Park | Shutterstock

Ranthambore National Park, Rajasthan

Ranthambore National Park in India is famous for its tiger sightings and features the historic Ranthambore Fort. The park's dry deciduous forests and lakes are ideal for wildlife photography.

A tiger in the wilderness of Ranthambore National Park | Shutterstock

Bandhavgarh National Park, Madhya Pradesh

Bandhavgarh National Park has the highest density of Bengal tigers in the world and is also home to many flora and fauna, including leopards, deer and numerous bird species. Check out the ancient Bandhavgarh Fort within the park.

Reclining Vishnu Statue in the wilderness of Bandhavgarh National Park | Shutterstock

Kanha National Park, Madhya Pradesh

Kanha National Park inspired Rudyard Kipling's "The Jungle Book" with its vast meadows, dense forests and significant tiger population. The park is also renowned for its conservation efforts, particularly of the endangered barasingha (swamp deer).

Green bee-eater (Merops orientalis) in Kanha National Park | Shutterstock

Kaziranga National Park, Assam

Kaziranga National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is renowned for its population of one-horned rhinoceroses. It is also home to a high concentration of tigers, elephants, wild buffaloes and swamp deer.

The Indian Rhinoceros, also called the Greater One Horned Rhinoceros, at Kaziranga National Park in India | Shutterstock

Sundarbans National Park, West Bengal

The Sundarbans National Park is part of the world's largest mangrove forest and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It's famous for Bengal tigers and offers a unique safari experience with intricate waterways and islands.

A tiger in its habit at the Sundarbans National Park | Shutterstock

Gir National Park, Gujarat

Gir National Park is the only place to see Asiatic lions in their natural habitat. The park's forests and grasslands are also home to leopards, antelopes and many bird species.

An Asiatic lion sits at in Gir National Park | Shutterstock

Periyar National Park, Kerala

Periyar National Park in the Western Ghats is known for its elephants. It has a picturesque lake created by the Mullaperiyar Dam which is suitable for boat safaris. The lush greenery makes it a popular tourist destination.

Periyar Lake at Periyar National Park | Shutterstock

Pench National Park, Madhya Pradesh

Pench National Park also inspired Rudyard Kipling's "The Jungle Book." It is famous for its large population of tigers, leopards, deer and birds. The park's stunning teak forests and open meadows offer excellent wildlife viewing opportunities.

A leopard rests on a tree at Pench National Park | Shutterstock

Nagarhole National Park, Karnataka

Nagarhole National Park, also known as Rajiv Gandhi National Park, is part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. It's home to diverse wildlife, including tigers, elephants, leopards and over 250 bird species.

An Indian elephant at Nagarhole National Park and Tiger Reserve | Shutterstock

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