Where to spot the elusive white tigers in India?

 

Where to spot the elusive white tigers in India?

White tigers are a beauty! For those who don’t know, these are also known as bleached tigers and they look white because of pale coloration due to lack of yellow and orange pigments. India has recently launched the world’s first white tiger safari in Madhya Pradesh. Besides Madhya Pradesh, there are only four more destinations in India where white tigers can be spotted. Let’s explore the top 5 places which are home to white tigers.

1.Bandhavgarh National Park, Madhya Pradesh

There was a time when forests of Bandhavgarh were proud home to white tigers. They were quite easily sighted in and around Bandhavgarh jungles. After serving the Maharajas of Rewa, the jungle became a Tiger Reserve in 1993.

2.Sundarbans National Park, West Bengal

Being one of the largest reserves in Bengal, Sundabas is already popular for its tiger population. White tigers have been also spotted in the region several times, which makes it a most-frequented wildlife lovers hub. People from all over visit the place in the hope of spotting the rare animal.

3. Nilgiri Hills, Tamil Nadu

A rare variety of white tiger was spotted in the Nilgiris for the first time in 2017. The gorgeous creature was spotted by a wildlife photographer from Bengaluru in Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve who captured the sight in his camera. Being a prominent part of the Western Ghats, Nilgiri Hills is among the richest regions in India with diverse wildlife and rich biodiversity.

4.Mukundpur, Madhya Pradesh

The deep and dark forests of Mukundpur are a perfect abode for these gorgeous big cats. The thrilling ride takes wildlife enthusiasts inside the park where white tigers can be spotted in their natural habitat. Morning 9 AM to 4:30 PM is considered the best time to visit the zoo, which is located inside the Mukundpur Forest in Rewa district of Madhya Pradesh.

5.Kaziranga National Park, Assam

Though Kaziranga is a famous habitat of the rare one-horned rhinoceros, the deep forests here are also home to white Bengal tigers. A number of sightings have been reported from the region. It’s a rare thing but we cannot deny the possibility.