India is the best place to experience the wildlife around the world. Wildlife journeys have their own charm in their silent nature. Tiger Reserves in India has played a major role in the developing India cultural and natural heritage. Looking at the bulky creature with quiet but fearsome eyes, raising heart beat in the wilds. Tiger, India is the place for Tiger land of Asian Tigers and home for 2,540 wild tigers.
From the past several years, Tiger species are on the edge of extinction. India has recognised the species and identified them to increase the population in the Tiger reserves. India has launched Project Tiger in 1972 to protect wildlife and save from extinction. The Government of India protects the Tiger reserve and their prey on which they feed. Here are the top Tiger reserves In India where you can see the Tigers for the sustainable tourism
1. Bandhavgarh National Park, Madhya Pradesh
Bandhavgarh National Park is the richest reservoir in biodiversity. It is the best place to experience the Nature life in India around various species of wildlife. Bandhavgarh national park has the highest tiger population around 83 in the Park. India has recognised the Tiger reserve in Madhya Pradesh after last seen white tiger in 1951.
Bandhavgarh National Park is located in Madhya Pradesh which is covered with Vindhya hills which boasts the largest number of beautiful tigers in the Park. Bandhavgarh has the density of royal Bengal tigers and also an ancient fort located in the National Park. Bandhavgarh National park is divided into three major zones: Magdi, Tala and Bamera. In summer, National Park is opened in the early and more duration timings. You can enjoy the natural wildlife by spending more time by exploring the national park with cars which are available outside.
In winter, you will receive less timings and closed due to the less duration of sun time and climate conditions. You can experience the wildlife and nature of the park with tranquil grasslands, sharp hillocks, undulating forest and historical caves of the Bandhavgarh fort. Best time to visit the national park in the month of February and June and the park will be closed from July to October. You can also stay in the Bandhav vilas which is located near the Park.
Tala and Tata zone is the best area to see tigers and book Tickets in advance. You can see the history of the temples which belong to brother’s fort and carved hermit caves in the Tropical forest, rocky hills and valleys. You can see the beautiful butterflies and various species of the birds of 242. You can see the fort which sits above sea level of 811 and covered around 582 acres of land. You can experience the Vindhya hills which are covered around 1536 kms. This Bandhavgarh National Park is also known as Land of White Tigers and Fort as Brother’s Fort. You can also move to the near airport which is Jabalpur Airport distance of 197 Kms from the Park.
2. Ranthambore National Park, Rajasthan
Ranthambore National Park is the biggest natural tiger reserve in Rajasthan India. Ranthambore National Park is the place covering an area of around 1,134 sq.km in the Sawai madhopur dist. South-eastern Rajasthan. Ranthambore National Park became popular after Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip shot a tiger here in the year 1960s in the Park. Later on, India government has decided Tiger reserve from 1973 and since then the number of tigers are increased population.
Ranthambore National Park has the ancient fort located in the reserve premises which belongs to the 10th century. Ranthambore Fort is a famous place and renowned place for tourist’s attraction in the Park. Ranthambore fort has the statement from many years’ imperial era in Rajasthan. In the fort, several lakes around the fort are another tourist’s attraction in the Park.
In the olden days, Hunting destination for Royal Jaipur Maharajas. In the reserve place you can see various kinds of animals like bears, hyenas, Indian foxes, jackals and crocodiles in the park. You can see the Three lakes namely Padam Talo, Raj Talao and Malik Talao which help for the wild life to a great extent. Natural lovers and photographers are really feeling love with lakes and Tigers which are going to be spotted in the park. Diurnal Tigers roaming in the daylight feel excited for nature lovers and wildlife photographers. You can see the crocodiles, reptiles include tortoise, Indian python, Russell’s Vipers and many other species. You can see the butterfly in various places and various species of birds of 270 here.
You can see the world-famous Tigress and most photographed Tigress in the Park, queen of the Bengal Tigress is Machali for 19 years. Kachida valley Located in the reserve outskirts which has the generous population for panthers in this area. In the Ranthambore National Park has 10 safari zones where zones of 01-06 are premium one for the tigers sighting in the Park. Remaining zones are going to allot based on the authorities when you can visit. Surwal Lake is the best place to take pictures of Birds and Padam Lake is another largest lake in the wildlife reserve.
Ranthambore National Park has increased the population of tigers in the year of 2014 census 62 tigers in the reserve. You can take pictures of the Landscape with ancient ruins and ponds in the Park. You can also spend time on the Mansarovar lake and fort. Best time to visit the place from February and March. You can visit the Park in the month of the October -March in the winter season and Summer season from April -June. In the Monsoon season Park is closed. July is the best month to spot the tiger in the Park. You can Travel from the nearest Town Sawai Madhopur 11KM get the railhead and Airport Jaipur from 145Km.
3. Jim Corbett National Park, Uttarakhand
Jim Corbett National Park is the highly densely populated tiger reserve in India which was setup for conservationists of tigers in 1936. Jim Corbett National Park is located in the Patli Dun valley in the state of Uttarakhand covering an area of 500 sq.km in the banks of river Ramganga. You can experience the wildlife and nature in the Park.
Jim Corbett National Park is the Tiger reserve which is covered around 500sq.km is divided into five regions – Dhikala, Bijrani, Jhirna, Domunda and sonandi. Dhikala and Bijrani places are famous for its jungle tour and elephant safari. You will see safari rides around this reserve provide a panoramic view of the Lush grassland. You will enter the five regions in the dedicated Gate for entry/ exit and timings which will differ based on the months of the year. Please contact the authorities before you visit the place.
You can see flora and sal trees are famous grown in the Tiger reserve place. You can see 585 species of birds, 37 varieties of dragon files and seven types of fishes in the park. You can enjoy the beautiful view of nature from the higher ground. You can see many animals like Bengal tigers, crocodiles, leopards, 33 species of reptiles, seven species of amphibians and elephants. You cannot entire the park with your personal vehicles, you can enter the park in the range vehicles which are available in the Park. You can see the Corbett park also offers other adventurous activities like rafting, bridge slithering and river crossing on the kosi river.
Jim Corbett National Park is the project Tiger which aims to protect tigers from endangered species. You don’t worry about accommodation in the Corbett which is available in contact in advance. You can travel easily from the nearest airport from Delhi around 290km and railway station distance of 50Km from the Park. Best time to visit the Park in the Month of April to June.
4. Sundarbans National Park, West Bengal
Sundarbans National Park is the biggest and largest park which covers an area of 2585 sq.km. in the Park, you can see the home for Royal Bengal Tiger in the Reserve. Sundarbans is located in Kolkata, west Bengal. Tiger reserve which is famous for Royal Bengal tiger, Ganges, Dolphin, irrawaddy dolphins, crocodiles and river terrain in the Park. Sundarbans National Park is identified by UNESCO as the World Heritage site in the west Bengal.
Sundarbans National Park Named is derived from Sundari Tree. In the Park, you can see the unique estuarine Mangrove ecosystem in the environmentalists to a great extent. The Tiger reserve has the Rivers Namely Ganges, Brahmaputra and Meghna. In the central Area has the reserve has natural Boundaries with River Malta on its west side of the Park. You can see River HariBhanga on its east and Netidhopani and Gosba on the North side of the park. You can see 400 Tigers in the Park, Aqua fauna which also includes an array of fish crabs, crocodiles and Ridley Sea Turtles.
You can only travel in the Jeep for sightseeing and use boats for transportation. Nature lovers and unimaginable dangers in the Park. 248 bird’s species and a large number of the Migratory birds that visit the park during the winter months every year. People really feel love for bird watchers and Bird photography in the Park. Sundarbans National Park is open from the month of September – march. Best time to visit in the month is December- February. Entire Ticket for Park is 2500 INR
5. Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve (Maharashtra)
Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve is the best place to see Tigers which is oldest and largest National park of the Maharashtra state. Tadoba-Andhari Tiger reserve has the population around 42 Tigers according to the 2010 reports. Tiger reserve of Tadoba- Andhari is in the dense forest of Tadoba and Andhari Tiger reserve. You can see other animals like leopards and other mammals including sloth bears, Indian Leopards, Indian Bison Gaur and Indian wild Dog dhole.
You can vary the species of birds around 200 in the Tadoba-andhari Tiger Reserves in india. Actually, Name Tadoba- Andhari is derived from Tribal God Taru/ Tadoba in this region. You can see the river andhari in this forest. Tiger reserves cover areas around the Chimur hills, Moharli and Kolsa Ranges. In the year 1955 this forest area was established as the Andhari wildlife sanctuary in 1986. Later in the year, 1955 project tiger to create Tadoba andhari Tiger reserve. You can vary species of plants, trees and wild animals such as Tigers, bears, Panthers, sambar, deer and Jackals. Best timings to visit this park from September to March.
6. Kanha Tiger Reserve (Madhya Pradesh)
Kanha Tiger Reserves in India is the best place to see Tigers Spread across an area of 940 sq.km and wildlife reserve was established in 1955. You can see the Tiger roaming around the Park and experience mother nature in the reserve. The Kanha Tiger reserve name comes from clay like soil and kanhar is low lying land of the region. In the tiger reserve, Banjar Forests and Halon Valley in this reserve offer picturesque sight.
You can see the other animals apart from tigers, see the reserve pets Bison, gaur, sambar, chital and many more species. You can see the other Barasingha called swamp deer. Best time to visit the place in the month from April-June. You can travel 65 km by road and the closest railway junction is Jabalpur at a distance of 160 Kms and nearest airport in Nagpur which is 266 Kms away. Price for the entire ticket is 5000 INR.
CONCLUSION
Tiger reserves in India is the national Parks is the one of the best experiences in the wildlife and nature in the reserve Park. You can get calmness and peace of mind. In the early morning safaris is nothing less than and realization is just one created by the creator. Indian has started the project Tiger to protect the wildlife in the nature and stay balanced in the nature.