55 Tiger Reserves in India – Map & List

Map of 55 Tiger Reserves in India (as of February 2024):

List of 55 Tiger Reserves in India (Updated as of February 2024):

Note: Guru Ghasidas – Tamor Pingla National Park in Chhattisgarh is not a notified Tiger Reserve as per NTCA. Its notification as a Tiger Reserve has been paused by Chhattisgarh State Government in July 2023.

Major Tiger Reserves in India

Ranthambore Tiger Reserve, Rajasthan

• General Info: Located in Sawai Madhopur Rajasthan; Established as sanctuary in 1955, Part of Project Tiger since 1973, national park in 1980, Tiger Reserve in 2007; Area of 1,334 sq km; Bounded by Banas and Chambal Rivers
• Flora: Vegetation includes dry deciduous forests and grasslands.
• Fauna, Wildlife: Fauna includes tigers, leopards, nilgiri, elephants, buffalo, deer, boar, over 300 bird species; Large but fluctuating tiger population due to poaching
• Tourism: Best time that Tourists visit is October to June when most Safaris happen; Major attractions are Fort, Talao, Reserve

Bandipur Tiger Reserve, Karnataka

• General Info: Located in Chamarajanagar district, Karnataka; Area of 868.63 sq km; Tiger Population in 2023 is 150
• Flora: Primarily dry deciduous forests and open grassy woodlands
• Fauna, Wildlife: Includes tigers, elephants, Indian bison, antelopes, and numerous bird species; Stable but monitored tiger population
• Tourism: Best time that Tourists visit is October to May; Major attractions include wildlife safaris and bird watching

Corbett Tiger Reserve, Uttarakhand

• General Info: Located in Nainital and Pauri Garhwal districts, Uttarakhand; Area of 1,318.54 sq km; Tiger Population in 2023 is 260
• Flora: Includes hills, riverine belts, and grasslands
• Fauna, Wildlife: Includes tigers, elephants, leopards, deer, and over 600 bird species; Increasing but vulnerable to poaching
• Tourism: Best time that Tourists visit is November to June; Major attractions include jeep safaris, elephant rides, and bird watching

Kanha Tiger Reserve, Madhya Pradesh

• General Info: Located in Mandla and Balaghat districts, Madhya Pradesh; Area of 940 sq km; Tiger Population in 2023 is 105
• Flora: Sal and bamboo forests, meadows
• Fauna, Wildlife: Includes tigers, leopards, wild dogs, wild cats, foxes, and jackals; Stable but monitored tiger population
• Tourism: Best time that Tourists visit is October to June; Major attractions include wildlife safaris and bird watching

Sunderban Tiger Reserve, West Bengal

• General Info: Located in South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal; Area of 1,330.10 sq km; Tiger Population in 2023 is 100
• Flora: Mangrove forests, delta region
• Fauna, Wildlife: Includes tigers, crocodiles, snakes, and various species of birds; Stable but under threat due to habitat loss
• Tourism: Best time that Tourists visit is September to March; Major attractions include boat safaris and wildlife photography

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