Date: 28-05-2025 Ghum India Ghum All Images Source: Wikimedia Commons
Rainy trails, rising rivers, and jungle calm mean many national parks shut for monsoon. Here’s your final call before they go off-limits for the season.
Closed July–September. This tiger territory becomes rugged and risky during rains, offering wildlife a breather from jeeps and lenses.
Open year-round, but monsoon makes boat safaris risky. Skip the downpour and come later for smooth waters and lush green views.
Home to many tigers, Bandhavgarh shuts July 1–Oct 15. The forest transforms, and even big cats take cover from monsoon downpours.
Kanha stays closed July to mid-Oct. Trails flood, forests thicken, and nature enjoys some well-earned solitude away from human hustle.
Dhikala Zone closes mid-June due to floods and muddy paths. Other zones may stay open, but peak wildlife action waits till post-monsoon.
Inspired The Jungle Book, Pench closes core zones in monsoon. Buffer areas may open briefly, but expect limited access.
By late June, Tadoba’s core zones close due to rain. Brave the weather and you might still explore buffer areas—with caution.
Closed July–September. The forest gets slippery and misty, creating the perfect pause for wildlife and a no-go for tourists.
Gir shuts June 16–mid-Oct. Monsoon floods cut off paths, and the Asiatic lions get their royal privacy amid the soaked wilderness.