Golaghat · Assam
Kaziranga National Park
Permit or safari booking needed · Best Nov – Apr
Wildlife and national parks
Seeing a tiger or a one-horned rhino in the wild is never guaranteed, but these parks give you a real chance. Book safari permits early and check closure months.
How we chose these: Places with the Wildlife theme. Sightings are never guaranteed.
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Satapada · Odisha
Chilika Lake
Best Nov – Feb
Sasan Gir · Gujarat
Gir National Park
Permit or safari booking needed · Best Dec – Apr
South 24 Parganas · West Bengal
Sundarbans
Permit or safari booking needed · Best Nov – Mar
Umaria · Madhya Pradesh
Bandhavgarh National Park
Permit or safari booking needed · Best Oct – Jun