
Tucked away in Sidhi district, Madhya Pradesh, Sanjay Dubri Tiger Reserve is one of India’s youngest protected areas — and one of its most storied.
Sanjay Dubri’s tiger population has grown substantially in recent years — from just 6 tigers recorded in the 2018 census to an estimated 41 tigers by mid-2023, according to Madhya Pradesh Forest Department figures, part of the same tiger conservation story unfolding across India’s national parks. It sits within the Bandhavgarh–Sanjay–Guru Ghasidas–Palamau tiger landscape, connected to Bandhavgarh by a known dispersal corridor — which is why many of its tigers trace their lineage back to Bandhavgarh.
When the park is open
Sanjay Dubri follows Madhya Pradesh’s standard tiger reserve calendar: open from mid-October to 30 June, closing for the monsoon from 1 July to mid-October. Current-season status and permits are confirmed through the Madhya Pradesh Forest Department’s official portal — get in touch and we’ll confirm availability for your travel dates, since safari slots here are more limited than at better-known reserves.
Weekly closures
The core zone closes for both safaris every Wednesday, in line with other Madhya Pradesh reserves.
Safari timings
Timings shift with the season — broadly 6:00–11:00 AM and 3:00 PM to sunset in winter. Exact gate times are confirmed on the day by our guide.
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