Planning a tiger safari

The best places to see Bengal tigers in the wild are in India. Hence when you plan for a tiger safari you plan for a trip to India. This trip will certainly include many other aspects other than wildlife watching. India is a diverse country and beautiful so it is worth exploring all aspects of the country.

You can begin by exploring Indian destinations and tiger reserves on Internet since there is enough information in this regard. Another option for organizing and tiger safari and sightseeing trip to India is to look for  tour operator packages to India which have destination you wish for in the itinerary.     Many of these tours are customizable or can be tailor made according to your choice. Variation in a package tour will cost less if you add nearby destinations. Major changes in the itinerary will cost very high. 

The best places to see tigers in the wild are Kanha, Bandhavgarh and Pench tiger reserves so see that these reserves are included in the package other interesting wildlife destinations are Ranthambhore and Corbett. If you are interested in package tour to Kerala then Periyar is an interesting tiger reserve to see bison, wild dogs and wild elephants. 

Check websites of  National Park. Also check the websites of Pench, Bandhavgarh and other reserves. Do this to  find out about accommodation mention in the packages. Are they right for you or do you prefer another hotel.  Check out the best seasons to visit these parks for tiger sighting, animal watching and birding. You need minimum three nights to see the tiger and broad spectrum of wildlife in the parks. Does your package offer three nights stay? Check the season does it suit? Summers in India are very hot and winters very cold. You need warm clothing for winters in India.    

Chalk out your food preferences and inform the tour operator for Indian food can be hot and spicy.  You need wildlife books, binoculars and a nature guide for holistic experience in the park does the hotels provide that? Of course you should carry your own binocs.