The 1,443 square kilometer sanctuary of Ranthambore perhaps one of the most famous Royal Bengal Tiger reserves in India. If you have seen a picture of a tiger in India tourism ads, it’s most likely to have been shot here, in Ranthambore. Apart from Royal Bengal tigers, it is also home to wild cats, leopards, sloth bears, hyenas, Indian foxes.
Special attraction: There are three lakes enclosed inside the sanctuary, Padam talao, Raj talao and Milak talao, where the wildlife tends to congregate. One can often spot tigresses and cubs in the densely forested Bakaula area.
Best time to visit: Even though February and March have a pleasant climate and the park is open throughout. The best months to spot a tiger is during the months of April and May.
Likelihood of spotting tiger: High