“Best chance to see a tiger in November on a budget” blends two questions: biological season and economics. November sits at the start of the dry season — water concentrates, undergrowth dies back, and guides relearn fresh pugmark routes after monsoon closure.
Highest value parks for budget November sightings: Tadoba and Pench (lower lodge median, good cat activity), Bandhavgarh (excellent density, watch lodge inflation), Corbett (access from Delhi, zone rules matter).
Lower value on strict ₹25k: Ranthambore and Kanha in peak weeks — not because tigers are absent, but because permit competition and stay prices compress your safari count.
Maximise odds: 4+ safaris, one park, experienced lodge naturalist, avoid brand-new gates with limited track history unless research supports it.
Pair this seasonal guide with park-specific pages for zone maps and live closure banners.