Bandhavgarh National Park
Bandhavgarh has the highest density of Bengal tigers of any national park in India, and the Tala zone is the crown jewel of the reserve — a mix of sal forest, bamboo groves, open meadows, and rocky ridges where tigers are spotted with remarkable regularity. Multiple tiger families have home ranges that overlap here, meaning it is not unusual to encounter more than one tiger in a single safari drive.
The Tala zone has limited permits — book as early as possible. Experienced drivers in this park know individual tigers by name and will make all the difference to your experience.