Write your own Jungle Book story on a wildlife safari in India. Home to an incredible 70 percent of the world’s tiger population, the wildlife of India is perhaps best known for the Bengal tiger. India wildlife tours offer many more remarkable sightings—from elephants in Kerala and snow leopards in Ladakh to one-horned rhinos in Assam and Asiatic lions in Gujarat. Top-rated wildlife tours in India featuring tigers include jeep safaris deep into the majestic jungles of Bandhavgarh National Park. Spot awe-inspiring herds of wild elephants (with their delightful babies dutifully trotting along) in Periyar National Park on wildlife safari tours in India. The-less visited Hemis National Park in Ladakh is home to the extremely shy snow leopard, along with animals such as the bharal (blue sheep), Tibetan wolf and brown bear. The biggest draw of the Kaziranga National Park in India’s northeast is the one-horned rhinoceros, but you can also catch Asiatic water buffaloes, elephants, tigers and swamp deer.
If you are looking for the best wildlife tours, India offers an exciting range to choose from. Scroll below to find our favorites.
“I love nature and large green spaces and I was not disappointed with Kerala ! I also really appreciated the kindness and warmth of the people in Kerala. I would like to thank all the guides (Satish, Junis, Yunis and Pradesh) who shared their passion for their region and town with me ! It was fantastic ! A very big thank you to Arun who drove me everywhere during this trip ! I really felt safe with him !”
Highly Recommended
5 - Excellent
Kaddoumi
“I had an amazing tour, thanks to Mr. Dinesh Kumar who took a good personal care of me since the first message I dropped here to enquire about some details, and he showed a high amount of welcoming, accommodating and flexibility to change some minor details in the program to suit my needs. I was able to see a lot in the 6 days I spent on the tour, this included tourist sights, traditional markets and a wildlife safari. The car was clean and comfortable, the hotels were thoroughly selected, especially those in Agra and Jaipur which I liked the most, and the guides I met in each city were kind and knowledgeable. I can't recommend this tour and company enough, and I wish them all the success in the future.”
Land of The Tigers delivered the goods
5 - Excellent
Anonymous
“Good trip that delivered the goods eventually! We had one far off sighting in Pench, nothing at all in Kanha but my goodness did Bandhavgarh deliver with interest. One tiger drinking in a water hole, one tigress and 2 cubs walking out straight in front of our vehicle and one tigress drinking from a water hole and then turning and backing into the water to lie down and cool off. The overnight train to Agra was an experience ... and I'll leave it at that! The Taj Mahal and the Red Fort at Agra were worth seeing, but we were upset at the amount of rubbish in and around the Taj Mahal, it really could be better looked after.”
India is home to some of the most exotic wildlife in the world.
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.
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