Sawai Madhopur
Ranthambore National Park
Rajasthan's best-known tiger reserve and one of the most reliable in India for a daytime sighting — the ruined Ranthambore Fort inside the park adds a second reason to visit.
Tigers, leopards and migratory birds in the desert state
Wildlife Sanctuaries of Rajasthan
Rajasthan isn't only desert — Ranthambore alone has made it one of India's most reliable places to see a wild tiger, and Keoladeo's wetlands are a UNESCO World Heritage Site for migratory birds.
Alwar
Sariska Tiger Reserve
Closer to Delhi/Jaipur than Ranthambore, with lower crowds — also home to the ruined Bhangarh Fort nearby, popularly said to be haunted.
Bharatpur
Keoladeo National Park
A UNESCO World Heritage wetland — one of the world's most important breeding and stopover grounds for migratory birds, best visited October to March.
Jaisalmer
Desert National Park
One of the largest wildlife sanctuaries in India by area — home to the critically endangered Great Indian Bustard and classic Thar dune landscape.