Although not the largest reserve in India, Bandhavgarh has the highest density of tigers of any of the country's national parks, making it a popular choice among travellers keen to catch a glimpse of the Subcontinent's most iconic big cat.

Even if you don't manage to spot one, your adventures will be well rewarded with an incredible diversity – 37 species of mammal including leopard, various deer species, jungle cat and wild dog, as well as more than 250 bird species and 70 different butterflies. Explore the mainly jungle terrain on guided safaris, taking in vast grasslands, bamboo forests, towering cliffs and swampy meadows, known as bohera, where kingfishers often congregate.