New Delhi: Normally, the lion is called the king of the jungle, but in India, it is the tiger which rules the forest. Come on, you have to admit that even though we profess our love for wildlife and all its animals and birds if we go to a forest, the one thing we would love to spot is a tiger. It is a regal, majestic animal that cannot be compared with anyone else.
Seeing a tiger in the forest is a matter of great fortune and in this article, we will take a look at the wildlife sanctuaries in India which are best to spot a tiger. Interestingly, the chances of witnessing a tiger go up in those sanctuaries which have the highest density of tigers.
Want to see a tiger? Visit these wildlife sanctuaries
Jim Corbett National Park
Jim Corbett National Park is located in Uttarakhand’s Nainital district. It is the first national park in India and was established in 1936. In 1956, it was renamed Corbett National Park after Jim Corbett. It was the first park to come under the Project Tiger initiative. It has the highest number of tigers among the tiger reserves in India and the population of the Big Cat in the national park is over 250. The thick jungle, the Ramganga river and plentiful prey make this reserve an ideal habitat for predators. The tigers in the park kill large animals like water buffalo and even sub-apex-sized elephants when other prey is scarce. Normally, there is an abundance of prey for the tigers in the park and it is considered a safe haven for them.
Bandipur National Park
Bandipur National Park is located in Karnataka’s Chamarajnagar district. It was established as a tiger reserve under Project Tiger in 1973 and since 1986, it is part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. There are around 150 tigers in the Bandipur National Park and the Bandipur Tiger Reserve was established under Project Tiger in 1973. The park is also a safe haven for Asiatic wild elephants and sandalwood trees. Due to the high density of tigers in the Bandipur National Park, it is fairly easy to spot the Big Cat there if you ever go on a safari.
Nagarhole National Park
Nagarahole National Park is located in Karnataka’s Kodagu and Mysore districts. In 1999, it became a tiger reserve. Nagarahole Tiger Reserve forms a critical connecting habitat for tigers and elephants to other areas of the Western Ghats through Brahmagiri Wildlife Sanctuary and to the Eastern Ghats through Bandipur Tiger Reserve. It is a major hub of conservation under Project Tiger and Project Elephant. There are around 140 tigers in the Nagarahole Tiger Reserve. Nagarahole has one of the high-density tiger populations in the country and if you go there, chances are high that you will spot a tiger.
Bandhavgarh National Park
Bandhavgarh National Park is located in Madhya Pradesh’s Umaria district. In 1968, it became a national park in 1968 and then became Tiger Reserve in 1993. In 1951, Maharaja Martand Singh of Rewa captured the first white tiger in the region. The national park’s biggest attraction is the Bengal tiger and the place has a very high density of tigers within its jungles. There are more than 130 tigers in the Bandhavgarh National Park and it is said that one would be unlucky to not see at least one tiger there. Bandhavgarh has one of the highest density of tigers known in the world and has been home to some well-known tigers.
Mudumalai Tiger Reserve
Mudumalai Tiger Reserve is located in the Nilgiri Mountains in Tamil Nadu. It has been part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve since 1986 and was declared a tiger reserve in 2007. There are more than 100 tigers in the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve and has one of the highest density of tigers among the tiger reserves in India. The reserve is famous for Bengal Tigers and Indian leopards. So if you go there, chances are high that you will see a tiger.
This article highlights five top Indian national parks renowned for their high tiger density and excellent tiger sighting opportunities. Each park offers unique chances to witness these majestic creatures in their natural habitat. Planning a tiger safari? This guide is your starting point. knowledge Knowledge News, Photos and Videos on General Knowledge
