Wildlife

Tiger and lion safari booking: official sites only

Copycat booking sites are a real problem: Gujarat’s forest minister has warned visitors to Gir to book only on the forest department’s own site. These are the official booking portals for India’s most popular safaris. We do not sell safaris and earn nothing from these links.

Gir National Park

Asiatic lion, near Sasan Gir, Gujarat

Gujarat’s forest minister has asked visitors to book only on this site; the state has acted against private look-alike portals.

Official booking: girlion.gujarat.gov.in

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Ranthambore National Park

Tiger, near Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan

Rajasthan Forest Department’s FMDSS portal also books Sariska.

Official booking: fmdss.forest.rajasthan.gov.in

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Sariska Tiger Reserve

Tiger, near Alwar, Rajasthan

Booked on the same Rajasthan FMDSS portal as Ranthambore.

Official booking: fmdss.forest.rajasthan.gov.in

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Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve

Tiger, near Chandrapur, Maharashtra

Maharashtra Forest Department’s own booking site. Core areas close to visitors in the monsoon.

Official booking: mytadoba.mahaforest.gov.in

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Kanha Tiger Reserve

Tiger, near Mandla, Madhya Pradesh

Madhya Pradesh Forest Department’s wildlife safari reservation portal, which also books Bandhavgarh and Pench.

Official booking: forest.mponline.gov.in

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Bandhavgarh National Park

Tiger, near Umaria, Madhya Pradesh

Booked on the Madhya Pradesh wildlife safari reservation portal.

Official booking: forest.mponline.gov.in

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Pench National Park

Tiger, near Seoni, Madhya Pradesh

Booked on the Madhya Pradesh wildlife safari reservation portal.

Official booking: forest.mponline.gov.in

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Jim Corbett National Park

Tiger, near Ramnagar, Uttarakhand

Dhikala, Durga Devi, Sona River and Vatanvasa zones open for the season on 15 November; Dhela, Garjia and Jhirna are open all year. Book through the Corbett Tiger Reserve’s own online reservation (listed on the National Government Services Portal).

Official reservation (Government services portal)

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Before you pay

Check the web address: official portals end in gov.in.
Book in your own name with the ID you will carry; most parks check it at the gate.
Seasons and zones change every year, so confirm dates on the official site before planning the rest of your trip.

Frequently asked questions

How do I avoid fake safari booking sites?

Book only on the forest department portals listed here, which end in gov.in. In Gir, Gujarat has acted against private portals that copied the official site.

Which Corbett zones are open all year?

Dhela, Garjia and Jhirna are open all year. Dhikala, Durga Devi, Sona River and Vatanvasa open for the season on 15 November.

Checked 19 Oct 2026. See also all national parks and wildlife sanctuaries.

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