India Wildlife Tours
Highlights of India Wildlife Tours
- Spot leopards, elephants, sloth bears and gharials (fish-eating crocodiles) in the forest groves and grasslands of Jim Corbett National Park, even if the tiger proves elusive.
- Head to the Great Himalayan National Park, which combines wildlife spotting (musk deer, Himalayan tahr, cheer pheasants, etc) with trekking.
- Go on an early morning walk inside Keoladeo National Park to see beautiful birds like the green sandpiper, painted storks and Siberian cranes.
- Drive into Rajasthan’s little gem called Jhalana Leopard Safari Park, which is turning into one of the best destinations to see leopards in the wild.
- Follow River Kabini as it winds through Karnataka’s Nagarhole National Park, and look out for wild dogs, sloth bears, elephants and wild boars.
Travel Tips for Wildlife tours in India
- Research before planning a tour to increase the chances of wildlife sightings. For instance, go between March and May to spot the tiger at Ranthambore.
- Be mindful that most parks shut during India’s long monsoon season, but the dates vary from park to park. For example, Bandhavgarh is open for visitors from October 15 to June 30.
- As India is a hot land for much of the year, carry enough water before heading into a jungle during India wildlife tours.
- Wildlife safaris have limited daily slots, so book in advance.
