The clock seems to be ticking for India's tiger. It is important-as it is a matter of pure joy-for us and our children to learn about these majestic animals, their habitat, the other animals that must also flourish to keep the balance of nature intact and the forests that are home to our water sources, biodiversity and an essential part of our larger environmental health.

We hope our quick reference guide to India's best Tiger Reserves will encourage you to discover these linkages for yourself. Come, travel with our writers to the National Parks and Tiger Reserves of: Bandhavgarh, Ranthambhore, Kanha, Corbett, Pench, Nagarhole, Tadoba, Periyar, Bandipur-Mudumalai, Kaziranga.