Tigers and tiger lores abound in India. For tourists coming to India, a rendezvous with the Bengal Tiger is the much talked about affair. The Bengal Tiger or the Royal Bengal Tiger (Panthera tigris tigris) happens to be the national animal of both Bangladesh and India. Loss of habitat and poaching have been a constant threat for the Indian tigers and that was why the Project Tiger Scheme was launched in India. Thankfully, the total number of tigers in India has reached to 3, 500 from a mere 1,200 in the 1970s. The majestic carnivore lives in varied habitats including grasslands, tropical and subtropical rain forests, scrub forests, deciduous forests and mangroves.




Renowned national parks and wildlife sanctuaries like the Jim Corbett National Par, Kanha Tiger Reserve, Ranthambore National Park and the Sunderbans National Park have been a regular haunt of tourists. Staying in the wildlife resorts close to the tigers and following their trails in the depth of the jungles is an experience never to forget. Jeep safari and elephant safari are the two perfect options to set out on a tiger trail watching them quench their thirst near water holes and making the less fortunate wildlife species run for their lives from close quarters sets forth a variety of experiences.

Physical Characteristics
Male Bengal tigers weigh 200 and 295 kg while the females weight between 100 and 180 kg. Possessing the longest canine teeth of any living felid, the Indian tigers are known for their gallant appearance and great strength. They have been recorded to kill and drag a gaur that 13 men together can not move. It is their sheer power and robust symmetrical figure that attracts adventure seekers, naturalists and vacationers to the country.

Tiger Photographic Safari
Tiger photographic safari is one of the finest options to witness and experience the exotic Indian tigers. These gallant inmates of the jungles have expressions too. At times, they too can look intelligent, reflective, happy or indignant. Capturing these prized images along with keeping a close eye on their movements is a true wildlife experience. The tiger rules the Indian jungles and even a single roar can cause a thrill in the nerves of the inmates of the sanctuaries and parks.

Where To Go
Tiger reserves dot the Indian soil from one corner to the other. You can choose to embark on a tiger safari to any of these parks and sanctuaries or a few of them at one time. Plan your trip and enjoy the variety of experiences that the Indian jungles have in store for you.

Ranthambore Tiger Reserve Corbett Tiger Reserve Kanha Tiger Reserve Dudhwa Tiger Reserve Sunderbans Tiger Reserve

Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve Sariska Tiger Reserve Bandipur Tiger Reserve Panna Tiger Reserve Periyar Tiger Reserve

So, make up your mind, arrive at these wildlife refuges, sit in a jeep or canter and begin on your hunt. Keep your cameras poised for the tiger might be standing just beside your jeep or it might even jump onto the frontage of the vehicle. So, be ready for a spine chilling encounter with the king of the jungle. But remember, don't wear bright coloured costumes and avoid strong perfumes. Stay close to your group and pay heed to what your travel assistant has to say. Follow the travel tips and have a wildlife experience like none other.