Offbeat tiger sanctuaries to visit in India

Wildlife sojourns have their own charm and if it’s about tigers, the fun part just gets better! India, being the land of tigers, is visited by thousands of wildlife enthusiasts from across the globe. The country has a population of over 2000 wild tigers and imagine your luck if you get to spot these majestic species in their natural habitat! Here are some of the most offbeat places to spot tigers in India:

The Sanctuary was created in 1976 and was declared a tiger reserve in 2007. The place comprises the Satkosia Gorge Wildlife Sanctuary and the Baisipalli Wildlife Sanctuary. Situated in Angul district of Odisha, this is one of the most offbeat and lesser-known tiger sanctuaries in the country.

Situated on the banks of the Brahmaputra River in the Darrang and Sonitpur districts of Assam, the park was established as a sanctuary in 1985. Then in 1999, it was declared a national park. It’s a perfect place to spot a Bengal tiger, great Indian rhinoceros, elephants and wild water buffalo.

The 50th tiger reserve in India, Kamlang sanctuary in Lohit district of Arunachal Pradesh was established in 1989. The sanctuary is named after the Kamlang River flowing through the park. The place has an absolutely rich flora and fauna and it serves as a natural habitat for tigers and snow leopards.

Set in the proximity to Hingani in Wardha district of Maharashtra, it was declared a tiger reserve in July 2014. The reserve is spread over an area of 138.12 sq/km which includes the drainage basin of the Bor Dam. The place is home to Bengal tiger, leopard, blue bull and chital, among other animals.

Situated in Chikkamagaluru district of Karnataka, this national park is a protected region and tiger reserve as part of the Project Tiger in 1998. As per records, the park has an estimated 33 tigers. Besides, elephants, leopards, wild boars, and black leopard, can be easily spotted in the region.