Tiger Reserves

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Tiger Reserves

The following links contain list of tiger reserves declared so far in India, a brief note on the individual tiger reserve, a map showing tiger reserves, approved Tiger Conservation Plans and other details.

Ecotourism in Tiger Reserves

Ecotourism in India’s tiger reserves harmonizes the conservation of biodiversity with responsible tourism practices, aiming to foster environmental awareness and local community engagement. The nation boasts several renowned tiger reserves, such as Ranthambhore and Jim Corbett National Park, drawing nature enthusiasts and wildlife lovers from across the globe. Ecotourism in these reserves emphasizes low-impact activities, like guided nature walks and safari tours, promoting a deeper understanding of the delicate ecosystems supporting these magnificent big cats.

Strict regulations are in place to ensure minimal disruption to the natural habitats, safeguarding the vulnerable tiger population. Revenue generated from ecotourism contributes to conservation efforts, reinforcing the significance of these majestic creatures in India’s ecological balance. Moreover, community involvement provides sustainable livelihoods for local residents, fostering a sense of responsibility and shared commitment to preserving the rich biodiversity within these tiger reserves. As ecotourism flourishes, it serves as a model for global conservation efforts, demonstrating the viability of coexisting with and protecting endangered species.

To learn more about Ecotourism in these tiger reserves please visit below listed official websites of the Tiger reserves of the country

Sl No Tiger Reserve State Website
1 Achanakmar Chhattisgarh http://www.tigersofachanakmar.org/
2 Amrabad Telangana http://www.amrabadtigerreserve.com
3 Anamalai Tamil Nadu http://www.atrpollachi.com
4 Bandhavgarh Madhya Pradesh http://www.bandhavgarhtigerreserve.org
5 Bandipur Karnataka http://bandipurtigerreserve.org/
6 Corbett Uttarakhand http://www.corbettonline.uk.gov.in
7 Dampa Mizoram http://forest.mizoram.gov.in
8 Kali Karnataka http://kalitigerreserve.org
9 Kanha Madhya Pradesh http://www.kanhatigerreserve.org
10 Kaziranga Assam http://www.kaziranga.assam.gov.in/
11 Manas Assam http://www.manasnptr.in/user/index/
12 Melghat Maharashtra
13 Mudumalai Tamil Nadu http://www.mudumalaitigerreserve.com
14 Nagarjunsgar Srisailam Andhra Pradesh http://www.nstr.co.in/booking
15 Nagarhole Karnataka http://nagaraholetigerreserve.com
16 Nameri Assam http://www.namerinptr.in/user/index/
17 Namdapha Arunachal Pradesh http://www.namdaphatigerreserve.org
18 Nawegaon Nagzira Maharashtra http://www.nawegaonnagzira.com
19 Pakke Arunachal Pradesh http://www.pakketigerreserve.in/
20 Palamau Jharkhand http://www.palamautigerreserve.in/
21 Panna Madhya Pradesh http://www.pannatigerreserve.in
22 Parambikulam Kerala http://www.parambikulam.org
23 Pench Madhya Pradesh http://www.penchtiger.org
24 Pench Maharashtra http://www.penchtigerreserve.maharashtra.gov.in
25 Periyar Kerala http://www.periyartigerreserve.org
26 Rajaji Uttarakhand http://www.rajajitigerreserve.uk.gov.in
27 Sahyadri Maharashtra http://www.sahyadritigers.org
28 Sanjay Madhya Pradesh http://www.sanjaytigerreserve.org
29 Sariska Rajasthan
30 Satkosia Odisha http://www.satkosia.org
31 Satpura Madhya Pradesh http://www.satpuratigerreserve.org
32 Similipal Odisha http://www.similipal.org
33 Sundarban West Bengal http://www.sundarbantigerreserve.org
34 Tadoba-Andhari Maharashtra http://www.tadobanationalpark.in
35 USTR Chhattisgarh http://www.udantisitanaditigerreserve.in /
36 Valmiki Bihar http://www.valmikitigerreserve.com
An illustrative Profile of Tiger Reserves

This bulletin presents indispensable state-wise profiles regarding the status of tiger reserves across India. Each state’s profile includes information regarding estimations of the total, core, and buffer areas, current tiger population, tiger reserve biodiversity, gazette notifications, and land cover maps of each reserve in the state. The contact details of each state’s forest department are also given.

You may download the the tiger reserve profile here

Tiger Reserves Map

Map showing locations of Tiger Reserves in India

Tiger Reserve List

List of Tiger Reserves

This page contains list of all the tiger reserves along with the details like year of declaration, state in which the tiger reserve is located, area of both core and buffer of tiger reserve and the gazette notification of the tiger reserve. A brief note on select tiger reserves can be downloaded by clicking tiger reserve name.

For viewing the brief note and tiger reserve notification, pdf reader is required.

Sl No Tiger Reserve (TR) PA Notificn Year State TR Notifcn Year Core Area
(sq km)		 Buffer Area
(sq km)		 Total Area
(sq km)
1 Bandipur 1973-74 Karnataka 2007 872.24 584.06 1456.3
2 Corbett 1973-74 Uttarakhand 2010 821.99 466.32 1288.31
Amanagarh buffer – Uttar Pradesh 2012 – 80.60 80.60
3 Kanha 1973-74 Madhya Pradesh 2007 917.43 1,134.36 2,051.79
4 Manas 1973-74 Assam 2008 526.22 2,310.88 2,837.10
5 Melghat 1973-74 Maharashtra 2007 1,500.49 1,268.03 2,768.52
6 Palamau 1973-74 Jharkhand 2012 414.08 715.85 1,129.93
7 Ranthambore 1973-74 Rajasthan 2007 1,113.36 297.92 1,411.29
8 Simlipal 1973-74 Orissa 2007 1,194.75 1,555.25 2,750.00
9 Sunderban 1973-74 West Bengal 2007 1,699.62 885.27 2,584.89
10 Periyar 1978-79 Kerala 2007 881.00 44.00 925.00
11 Sariska 1978-79 Rajasthan 2007 881.11 332.23 1,213.34
12 Buxa 1982-83 West Bengal 2009 390.58 367.32 757.90
13 Indravati 1982-83 Chattisgarh 2009 1,258.37 1,540.70 2,799.07
14 Namdapha 1982-83 Arunachal Pradesh 1987 1,807.82 245.00 2,052.82
15 Nagarjunsagar Sagar 1982-83 Andhra Pradesh 2007 2,595.72 700.59 3,296.31
16 Dudhwa 1987-88 Uttar Pradesh 2010 1,093.79 1,107.98 2,201.77
17 Kalakad Mundanthurai 1988-89 Tamil Nadu 2007 895.00 706.54 1,601.54
18 Valmiki 1989-90 Bihar 2012 598.45 300.93 899.38
19 Pench 1992-93 Madhy Pradesh 2007 411.33 768.30 1,179.63
20 Tadobha Andhari 1993-94 Maharashtra 2007 625.82 1,101.77 1,727.59
21 Bandhavgarh 1993-94 Madhy Pradesh 2007 716.90 820.03 1,536.93
22 Panna 1993-94 Madhy Pradesh 2007 576.13 1,021.97 1,598.10
23 Dampa 1994-95 Mizoram 2007 500.00 488.00 988.00
24 Bhadra 1998-99 Karnataka 2007 492.46 571.83 1,064.29
25 Pench – MH 1998-99 Maharashtra 2007 257.26 483.96 741.22
26 Pakke 1999-20 Arunachal Pradesh 2012 683.45 515.00 1,198.45
27 Nameri 1999-20 Assam 2000 320 144.00 464.00
28 Satpura 1999-20 Madhya Pradesh 2007 1,339.26 794.04 2,133.31
29 Anamalai – Tamil Nadu 2007 958.59 521.28 1,479.87
30 Udanti Sitanadi – Chattisgarh 2009 851.09 991.45 1,842.54
31 Satkoshia – Odisha 2007 523.61 440.26 963.87
32 Kaziranga 1974 Assam 2007 625.58 548.00 1,173.58
33 Achanakmar – Chattisgarh 2009 626.19 287.82 914.02
34 Kali – Karnataka 2007 814.88 282.63 1,097.51
35 Sanjay Dhubri – Madhya Pradesh 2011 812.57 861.93 1,674.50
36 Mudumalai – Tamil Nadu 2007 321.00 367.59 688.59
37 Nagarhole – Karnataka 2007 643.35 562.41 1,205.76
38 Parambikulam – Kerala 2009 390.89 252.77 643.66
39 Sahyadri – Maharashtra 2012 600.12 565.45 1,165.57
40 Biligiri Ranganatha Temple – Karnataka 2007 359.10 215.72 574.82
41 Kawal – Telangana 2012 892.23 1,123.21 2,015.44
42 Sathyamangalam – Tamil Nadu 2013 793.49 614.91 1,408.40
43 Mukundara – Rajasthan 2013 417.17 342.82 759.99
44 Nawegaon Nagzira – Maharashtra 2013 653.67 1,241.27 1,894.94
45 Amrabad – Telangana 2015 2,166.37 445.02 2,611.39
46 Pilibhit – Uttar Pradesh 2014 602.79 127.45 730.25
47 Bor 1970 Maharashtra 2012 138.12 678.15 816.27
48 Rajaji – Uttarakhand 2015 819.54 255.63 1075.17
49 Orang – Assam 2016 79.28 413.18 492.46
50 Kamlang – Arunachal Pradesh 2017 671.00 112.00 783.00
51 Srivilliputhur Megamalai – Tamil Nadu 2021 641.86 374.70 1016.57
52 Ramgarh Vishdhari Tiger Reserve – Rajasthan 2022 481.9073 1019.9848 1501.8921
53 Ranipur Tiger Reserve – Uttar Pradesh 2022 230.31 299.0512 529.3612
54 Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve – Madhya Pradesh 2023 1414.006 925.120 2339.12
55 Dholpur – Karauli Tiger Reserve – Rajasthan 2023 599.6406 – 599.6406
Total 43,513.0166 sq km 35,222.58 sq km 78,735.5966 sq km
Tiger Conservation Plan

As per the section 38 v (3) of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 The State Government shall prepare a Tiger Conservation Plan including staff development and deployment plan for the proper management of each area referred to in sub-section (1), so as to ensure—

(a) Protection of tiger reserve and providing tiger reserve specific habitat inputs for maintaining a viable population of tigers, co-predators and prey   animals.

(b) Ecologically compatible land uses in tiger reserves and areas linking one Protected Area (PA) with another PA or tiger reserve for providing dispersal habitat and corridors.

(c) Forestry operations of regular forest divisions and