By Gurpreet Singh | September 17, 2025
The undisturbed forests and rocky landscapes make this reserve one of the most reliable destinations for sloth bear sightings. Best time to visit at dawn or dusk in summer.
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This is Asia’s first sanctuary which was created solely for sloth bear protection. This is situated near Hampi. This offers focused bear-watching experiences.
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Known for its rugged terrain and prey base, Bandhavgarh allows excellent opportunities to spot sloth bears foraging.
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Nagarhole is a dense moist forest in Karnataka. Here the Kabini backwaters is prime sloth bear habitat. You can see these bears in early morning and late afternoon.
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Tadoba is a deciduous forest with abundant termite mounds. This provides a perfect condition for sloth bears. Moharli and Kolsa zones are particularly rewarding to see bears.
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This is Karnataka’s second dedicated bear sanctuary, established to safeguard habitats and reduce human–bear conflict. You can witness sloth bears in dry season.
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Panna provides a quieter environment for sloth bears. With fewer tourists, its Hinauta range is particularly good for sightings.
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Rocky hills, scrub forests, and dry valleys make Ranthambore a stronghold for sloth bears. Zones 6 to 8 are especially notable. Best time to visit them is from March to June.
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Dedicated exclusively to conserving sloth bears, this sanctuary offers quiet trails and dry forest landscapes. Best time to visit is Summer and post-monsoon.
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This reverse is a Sal and bamboo forest, with ample cover and food sources for bear sloths. You can witness Mukki and Kisli zones which offer frequent encounters of Bear Sloths.
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