With its diverse landscapes and rich wildlife, India is undoubtedly one of the most attractive vacation destinations for all kinds of tourists. India offers a plethora of experiences that will satisfy your thirst for adventure, whether your interests lie in exploring nature’s beauty, seeking adventure, delving into history, enjoying cuisines, embracing spirituality, or being a wildlife enthusiast. But the nation also has some of the greatest national parks, tiger reserves, animal sanctuaries and bird sanctuaries in the world, all of which provide amazing wildlife experiences.

Here are 5 places for night safaris in India that you must try

1. Bhigwan, Maharashtra

Although Bhigwan in Maharashtra is not a wildlife park, it is one of the best places to see various animals, birds, and amphibians. A night safari that takes you to places known for nightjars, palm civets, jungle cats and many other species may be arranged by your local nature guide.

2. Bandhavgarh National Park, Madhya Pradesh

Bandhavgarh is one of India’s popular national parks, known for its Bengal tiger, leopard, sloth bear, Asiatic jackals and other species. The night safari starts from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM in the Parasi and Pachpedi zones.

3. Pench National Park, Madhya Pradesh

When the sun sets, many different animals show up, including the Indian wolf, wild boar, hyena, wild dog and birds such as the Indian nightjar and, if you’re lucky, the mottled wood owl. The night safari starts from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Tikadi Buffer zone, near Karmajhiri Gate and the Khawasa Buffer Zone.

4. Kanha National Park, Madhya Pradesh

Kanha National Park, located in the Maikal Range of Satpuras, covers 940 square kilometres and is a global wildlife gem. Night safaris in the Mukki buffer zone allow visitors to view the unspoiled splendour of the park after sunset.

5. Tadoba-Andhari National Park, Maharashtra

The Chandrapur district’s Tadoba-Andhari National Park, which spans 1727 square kilometres, is regarded as one of India’s top tiger sanctuaries. During night safaris, the park comes to life with around 80 tigers and various species.