Quick answer
India's best national parks for wildlife include Ranthambore and Jim Corbett (tigers), Kaziranga (one-horned rhino), Kanha & Bandhavgarh (tigers) and Periyar (elephants). Most tiger reserves are open roughly October–June and close in the monsoon. We arrange guided safaris on an enquiry basis.
Best for tigers
Ranthambore (Rajasthan), Jim Corbett (Uttarakhand), Bandhavgarh and Kanha (Madhya Pradesh) are India's premier tiger reserves. See our Ranthambore guide.
Best for rhino & one-horned wildlife
Kaziranga in Assam is famous for the great one-horned rhinoceros, along with elephants and rich birdlife.
Best for elephants & the south
Periyar in Kerala offers a lake boat safari with elephants; southern parks pair well with a Kerala trip. See Periyar guide.
Best time & seasons
Most tiger reserves open around October and close during the monsoon (roughly June–September); summer months offer the best sightings as animals gather at water. See also our best wildlife safaris in India.
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