Why New Delhi Makes the Perfect Starting Point for Tiger Safaris
New Delhi isn’t just India’s capital – it’s your gateway to the country’s most incredible tiger territories. With direct flights connecting to Nagpur, Guwahati, and other wildlife hubs, plus excellent road networks to Central India’s top parks, Delhi offers great connections for multi-park safaris.
Most international flights land in Delhi, making it the natural starting point for tiger adventures. You’ll find the best tour operators, experienced guides, and established connections with forest departments all based here. Plus, Delhi’s infrastructure means smooth transfers between cultural sites and wilderness areas.
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Our Most Popular Tiger Safari Packages from New Delhi
Big Cats India offers five carefully crafted safari packages, each designed for different travel styles and timeframes. From quick 10-day adventures to comprehensive 19-day journeys, we’ve got the perfect tiger tour starting right from Delhi’s doorstep.
Whether you’re after pure big cat encounters, cultural immersion with wildlife, or India’s complete natural diversity, our packages deliver authentic experiences across the country’s most productive tiger parks.
Golden Triangle and Tiger Tour
Duration: 14 Nights / 15 Days
Parks Covered: Kanha Tiger Reserve, Bandhavgarh National Park
Additional Places: New Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Fatehpur Sikri
Tour Overview: Perfect blend of India’s cultural icons with its wildest tiger territories. Start with the Golden Triangle’s architectural marvels – Taj Mahal, Jaipur’s palaces, Delhi’s monuments – then dive deep into Central India’s premier tiger parks for serious wildlife encounters.
Best For: First-time India visitors, couples wanting culture plus wildlife, travelers seeking iconic experiences with tiger safaris
What Makes This Safari Special
Get a solid India adventure in one trip. Witness the Taj Mahal at sunrise, explore Rajasthan’s royal palaces, then track tigers through Kanha and Bandhavgarh’s ancient forests. This combo just works really well.
Panna, Bandhavgarh & Tajmahal Tour
Duration: 12 Nights / 13 Days
Parks Covered: Bandhavgarh National Park, Panna National Park
Additional Places: New Delhi, Khajuraho, Orchha, Agra
Tour Overview: Explore two different tiger parks plus India’s most famous monument. Bandhavgarh offers reliable tiger sightings while Panna provides quieter encounters in less crowded forests. Add Khajuraho’s ancient temples and the Taj Mahal for cultural depth.
Best For: Wildlife enthusiasts wanting quality over quantity, photographers seeking uncrowded parks, travelers with limited time wanting tigers plus culture
What Makes This Safari Special
Experience India’s highest tiger density park plus a quieter gem. Bandhavgarh delivers good sightings while Panna offers peaceful encounters away from crowds. Solid tiger-culture combination without overwhelming schedules.
Big Cats, Tajmahal and Culture Tour
Duration: 18 Nights / 19 Days
Parks Covered: Kaziranga National Park, Pench Tiger Reserve, Kanha National Park
Additional Places: New Delhi, Agra, Bharatpur, Majuli Island, Nagpur
Tour Overview: The amazing India experience combining Northeast’s unique wildlife with Central India’s tiger territories. Witness one-horned rhinos in Kaziranga, explore Assam’s river island culture on Majuli, then track tigers through Pench and Kanha’s famous forests.
Heads up – this is our longest tour with lots of travel, but honestly, the diversity makes it totally worth it.
Best For: Adventure travelers, cultural enthusiasts, wildlife photographers wanting diverse experiences, travelers seeking off-beaten-path destinations
What Makes This Safari Special
Journey from Assam’s rhino grasslands to Central India’s tiger forests. Experience Majuli’s ancient monasteries, then dive into serious tiger tracking. This tour covers India’s wildlife and cultural diversity like no other package. Seriously, travelers tell us this changed how they see India.
Wildlife of India with Taj Mahal Tour
Duration: 13 Nights / 14 Days
Parks Covered: Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, Kaziranga National Park, Pench National Park, Tadoba National Park
Additional Places: New Delhi, Agra, Nagpur
Tour Overview: Complete wildlife diversity tour spanning birds, rhinos, and tigers. Start with migratory birds in Bharatpur, witness one-horned rhinos in Kaziranga, then experience Central India’s premier tiger parks. Cultural highlight includes sunrise at the Taj Mahal.
Best For: Wildlife enthusiasts wanting diverse species, birdwatchers, nature photographers, travelers wanting comprehensive Indian wildlife experience
What Makes This Safari Special
Cover India’s wildlife spectrum in one tour. From Siberian cranes in Bharatpur to one-horned rhinos in Kaziranga, then tigers in Pench and Tadoba. Maximum species diversity with iconic cultural experiences included.
Corbett, Ranthambore & Gir Tour
Duration: 9 Nights / 10 Days
Parks Covered: Jim Corbett National Park, Ranthambore Tiger Reserve, Gir National Park
Tour Overview: Journey through three legendary big cat destinations across North and West India. Start with tigers in India’s oldest national park at Corbett, continue to Rajasthan’s famous Ranthambore fortress landscapes, then finish with the world’s only wild Asiatic lions in Gujarat’s Gir forests.
Best For: Wildlife photographers, big cat enthusiasts, travelers wanting diverse landscapes with tigers and lions, repeat visitors seeking new territories
What Makes This Safari Special
Experience India’s most iconic big cat parks in one trip. From Corbett’s riverside tigers to Ranthambore’s dramatic fort backdrop, then Gir’s fearless lions. Three completely different ecosystems, three amazing big cat experiences.
What Sets Our Tiger Tours Apart
Big Cats India has spent years building relationships with forest departments across India. We secure permits for the best zones, work with expert naturalists who know individual tiger territories, and choose accommodations that put you minutes from park gates.
Our Delhi base means easy travel arrangements. No confusion about transfers, no missed connections, no wasted time. We handle everything from airport pickups to domestic flights, so you focus on spotting tigers instead of worrying about travel details.
Planning Your Tiger Safari: What’s Included
All our Delhi-based tours include domestic flights, ground transfers, accommodation, meals, park permits, and experienced naturalist guides. We handle entry fees, jeep bookings, and all logistics so your safari runs smoothly.
Accommodations range from comfortable eco-lodges to luxury wildlife resorts, all chosen for their proximity to parks and quality of service. Every tour includes multiple safaris per park to maximize your tiger encounters.