There are as few as 3900 tigers left in the wild. Here’s where and how to spot one of them.
The modern world hasn’t been kind to tigers. Three of the nine tiger subspecies became extinct within the last century, and the remaining six are endangered, some critically, thanks to ongoing threats to survival ranging from habitat loss to illegal poaching.
But there is some good news: wild Bengal and Siberian tiger numbers have both been increasing in recent years. Continually improving tourism infrastructure in key tiger habitats offering visitors a good shot at spotting one with minimal impact on the animals. Such expeditions offer a much more sustainable alternative to visiting a captive-tiger attraction, many of which have come under fire for animal mistreatment. (Would you visit the domain of the Tiger King?)
As you think about the ultimate encounter with one of nature’s most majestic apex predators, read on to find out more about where you might be lucky enough to see a tiger in the wild.
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Established in 1936 as Hailey National Park and later renamed after the renowned hunter and naturalist, Jim Corbett National Park in Uttarakhand was the first national park in India, the country with the most tigers in the wild. As of 2020, 225 tigers call the park’s sal forests, marshes and grasslands home – a huge rebound from recent years. The park is one of the few tiger reserves in the country that allows overnight stays within its perimeter, increasing your opportunities for spotting one of these elusive creatures.
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Straddling India and Bangladesh, the Sundarbans is the world’s largest mangrove forest. Thought to be home to more than 114 Bengal tigers, the misty maze of tidal waterways and small islands is best visited from the Bangladeshi side, which offers deeper access and greater chances of spotting a tiger. Sightings of the elusive predators, however, remain rare.
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Located near the Nepal–India border, Chitwan National Park is a recognized UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its population of one-horned rhinoceroses, royal Bengal tigers and gharial crocodiles, which inhabit the grasslands and subtropical forests along with over 50 other mammal species. As of the last census, which was conducted in 2018, 128 tigers roamed Chitwan – and an effort to increase the tiger population in Nepal is ongoing. While tiger sightings are rare, the park’s thriving population of one-horned rhinos is another reason to make the trip.
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