Tigers once roamed all over Asia, but now they are only found in 13 countries. Sadly, due to human activity like hunting, the global tiger population has dropped by 97% in the last 100 years. Now, the remaining tigers call only the following 13 countries home: India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Russia, China, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam. Each year Global Tiger Day on 29th July brings attention to the incredible work to protect tiger populations in these countries.
India continues to set the global benchmark for tiger conservation. As of 2025, the country is home to 3,682 wild tigers across 58 tiger reserves, accounting for nearly 75% of the world’s wild tiger population. This marks a dramatic increase from just 1,411 tigers in 2006 and highlights the success of long-term conservation initiatives like Project Tiger, stronger anti-poaching enforcement, and habitat connectivity efforts.
Madhya Pradesh’s Madhav National Park in Shivpuri District has officially become India’s 58th tiger reserve in early 2025, following its tiger reintroduction program which began in 2023 with multiple tigers brought in from Satpura, Bandhavgarh, and Panna reserves. Covering approximately 354 km², the reserve encompasses dry deciduous forests populated by species such as tigers, leopards, wolves, chinkara, nilgai, and crocodiles, with eco‑tourism features like Sakhya Sagar Lake and George Castle.
We invite you step into the wild with India’s Big Five, a safari adventure through the subcontinent’s most celebrated national parks and untamed landscapes. From the regal Asiatic lion in Gir to the elusive Bengal tiger in Tadoba and Pench, from the endangered one-horned rhinoceros of Kaziranga to the graceful blackbuck of Velavadar and majestic elephants roaming Assam’s floodplains — this journey brings you face to face with India’s iconic “Big Five”.
Designed for wildlife enthusiasts, photographers, and nature lovers, this itinerary spans a mosaic of habitats, cultures, and conservation success stories. With expert naturalists guiding you on thrilling jeep safaris, seamless travel logistics, and comfortable wilderness lodges, India’s Big Five offers a rare opportunity to witness the country’s incredible biodiversity in one epic sweep.
This is more than a safari — it’s an unforgettable celebration of wild India.
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