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Tiger Season Is Back: 8 National Parks To Visit As Safari Gates Reopen In October
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News18•21-09-2026, 14:13
Tiger Season Returns: 8 National Parks Reopen for Safaris This October
  • •October marks the reopening of safari season at many of India's premier national parks and tiger reserves, offering diverse wildlife experiences.
  • •Pench National Park (MP/Maharashtra) and Jim Corbett National Park (Uttarakhand) reopen on October 15, 2026, known for tigers, elephants, and birdwatching.
  • •Ranthambore National Park and Sariska National Park in Rajasthan reopen October 1, 2026, blending history with tiger sightings and conservation success.
  • •Bandhavgarh National Park and Kanha National Park (Madhya Pradesh) reopen October 15, 2026, famous for high tiger density and barasingha conservation.
  • •Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve (Maharashtra) and Panna National Park (Madhya Pradesh) reopen October 1, 2026, offering rugged wildlife experiences and successful tiger reintroduction stories.

Key Questions Answered

Jim Corbett National Park in Uttarakhand reopens for visitors on October 15, 2026.

Ranthambore National Park and Sariska National Park both reopen their safari gates on October 1, 2026.

Kanha National Park is particularly significant for its hard-ground barasingha, a subspecies that successfully recovered after coming close to extinction.