International Tiger Day: 8 Tiger reserves that should be on your travel list
29 Jul, 2025
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Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve in Andhra Pradesh is the largest tiger reserve in India, covering over 3,296 square kilometers. It features deep gorges, forested hills, and the Krishna River, and is known for its rich biodiversity and diverse terrain.
Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve
Manas Tiger Reserve in Assam spans approximately 3,151 square kilometers along the Himalayan foothills. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, home to tigers, elephants, and the endangered one-horned rhinoceros.
Manas Tiger Reserve
Melghat Tiger Reserve in Maharashtra covers 2,769 square kilometers within the Satpura Hill Range and is recognized for its dense forests and dramatic ravines.
Melghat Tiger Reserve
Similipal Tiger Reserve in Odisha occupies about 2,750 square kilometers in northern Odisha and shelters tigers, elephants, and a variety of unique medicinal plants.
Similipal Tiger Reserve
Amrabad Tiger Reserve in Telangana extends over 2,611 square kilometers in the Nallamala Hills and is noted for its thick forests and vibrant tribal communities.
Amrabad Tiger Reserve
Sunderbans Tiger Reserve in West Bengal covers 2,585 square kilometers of coastal mangrove forest and is famous for its Royal Bengal tigers, which are known to swim between the islands.
Sunderbans Tiger Reserve
Satpura Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh encompasses 2,133 square kilometers of rugged landscape, marked by deep valleys and scenic river systems.
Satpura Tiger Reserve
Namdapha Tiger Reserve in Arunachal Pradesh covers 2,053 square kilometers on the eastern border with Myanmar and boasts immense biodiversity, including all four big cat species.
Namdapha Tiger Reserve
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