Top 7 Jungle Safari in India- Wildlife Safari in India

Behind the thick bamboo bushes lurks the ferocious tiger, waiting patiently for its prey. The meditative trance of the skies above is disturbed occasionally by the screeching of an eagle. Somewhere, in the distance, a herd of deer visits the local water hole to quench their thirst, even as the sly crocodile remains lifeless, waiting for the perfect moment to launch its attack. These are some of the scenes which await you as you embark on a jungle safari in India to the dense forests of India.

This is a safari unlike any other, full of surprises and thrills. It’s nothing short of a privilege to see nature’s inhabitants in their natural habitat, displaying raw emotions. This blog is for you if you have ever nurtured a desire to experience wildlife. Here, we tell you where to go for a jungle safari in India and come across the best sights and sounds of Nature.

Here are the best Places to Go for Jungle Safari in India

Jim Corbett National Park, Uttarakhand
Ranthambore National Park, Rajasthan
Gir National Park, Gujarat
Kanha National Park, Madhya Pradesh
Bandhavgarh National Park, Madhya Pradesh
Pench National Park, Madhya Pradesh
Sunderbans Wildlife Sanctuary, West Bengal

Jim Corbett National Park, Uttarakhand

Corbett National Park, originally known as Hailey National Park, was established in 1936 and is India’s first national park. Visitors flock to this park to witness the tiger in all its majestic beauty. This park is also renowned for being home to various rare species of mammals, reptiles and birds. One can spot barking deer, spotted deer, sambar, and chinkara on a jungle safari in India to this national park. Crocodiles are another major attraction in Jim Corbett. But, its definitely the Royal Bengal Tigers in their natural habitat that lure for safari holidays in India.

Best time to visit: November to June

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Nainital Jim Corbett Tour Package
4 Nights / 5 days

Delightful Uttarakhand Tour
8 Nights / 9 days

Uttarakhand Adventure Tour
8 Nights / 9 days

Ranthambore National Park, Rajasthan

One of the best places to experience a wildlife safari in India is Ranthambore Tiger Reserve. Although tiger spotting is the prime attraction here, one can also spot jackal, fox, leopard and mongoose. Embarking on a jungle safari to this tiger reserve lets you witness the nilgai, blue bull antelope, chital and sambar deer. Apart from the fauna, the flora too, is worth admiring here. The landscape is defined by rolling hills and crags, lakes and rivulets. Ranthambore offers the best forest tours in India to visit the Tigers. Explore best customized Golden Triangle Tour Package with Ranthambore.

Best time to visit: October to June

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Rajasthan Wildlife Tour
11 Nights / 12 days

Wildlife Tour of India
15 Nights / 16 days

Taj Mahal and Tiger Tour
14 Nights / 15 days

Also Read: Top Adventure activities in Rajasthan that you should not miss

Gir National Park, Gujarat

The feeling of intruding into someone else’s territory upon entering Gir National Park is rather pronounced. This is the land of the lions, crocodiles, hyenas and leopards. The flora here is incredible, with half the area of the park being covered by teak forest, amla, timru and khair, besides others. Of course, the Asiatic Lions are the lords here, and they are a spectacular sight.

Apart from them, the other highly sighted spotter animal in the park is the Chital, or the Indian spotted deer. Striped hyenas and wild boars are other attractions. Here, one can also spot a fascinating variety of birds such as the Malabar whistling thrush to the Paradise flycatcher. Like the King of the Jungle, Gir is the kind of Indian jungle safari tours.

Best time to visit: December to March

Also Read: Amazing Tourist Attractions And Places To Visit In Gujarat

Kanha National Park, Madhya Pradesh

Kanha National Park, spread across an area of 940sq. km, holds the distinction of being one of the largest national parks in Madhya Pradesh. This park is also respected globally for playing an important role in saving the Barasingha from extinction. A safari here gives you an opportunity for spotting the Royal Bengal Tiger, apart from the enormous Barasingha and wild dogs as well. This is also where National Geographic’s award winning “Land of the Tigers” was shot. In fact, a visit to Kanha ensures the best Tiger Safari in India.

Best time to visit: Mid-October to June end

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Bandhavgarh National Park, Madhya Pradesh

No wildlife safari in India is complete without visiting the Bandhavgarh National Park. This place dates back to 2000 yrs, and is renowned for having the highest density of Royal Bengal tigers in the world. Tourists here are treated to sights of fascinating animals like chital, nilgais, Indian bison, chinkara, jackals and wild boars. Besides, if you are lucky, you may even spot several species of birds like gray Malabar hornbills, green pigeons and browed fantails. Bandhavgarh is undoubtedly a must visit place for Indian safari holidays.

Best time to visit: October to June

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Tigers with Golden Triangle Tour
16 Nights / 17 days

Short Escape to Bandhavgarh
3 Nights / 4 days

Wildlife Tour of Madhya Pradesh
7 Nights / 8 days

Lure of the Jungle
21 Nights / 22 days

Pench National Park, Madhya Pradesh

The exploits of Mowgli and his friends in The Jungle Book fascinated us during our childhood. However, Rudyard Kipling based Mowgli’s adventures on this fascinating place. Located in the southern ranges of the Satpura range, it’s divided by Pendi River into two equal parts. A safari to this park lets you witness an exotic variety of wildlife including the Nilgai, Cheetal, Sambha and Gaur (Indian Bison). Another particular fascination of wildlife jungle safari in Pench is the four species of endangered vultures, namely the white-rumped, long billed vulture, white scavenger and king vulture.

Best time to visit: February to April

Sunderbans Wildlife Sanctuary, West Bengal

Sunderbans Wildlife Sanctuary stands out among the places to go for wildlife safari in India. Sunderbans are part of the world’s largest delta, formed by the mighty Rivers Ganga, Brahmaputra and the Meghna. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, it’s the largest Tiger Reserve and National Park in India. The tiger is the legend here, and is the main subject of every conversation.

A wildlife safari here lets you come across the fabled tiger, apart from the other forms of wildlife including rhesus monkey and chital deer. However, Sunderbans National Park is also widely acknowledged for conservation of the Ridley Sea Turtle. In fact, it is totally correct to say that Sunderbans offers the most thrilling tiger safari in India.

Best time to visit: September to March

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