Blessed with rich flora and fauna, India is an ideal destination for all the adventure enthusiast and nature lovers. Presenting more than five hundred wildlife destinations, the country houses an incredible collection of wildlife species like Nilgiri Tahr, Asiatic lions, Bengal tigers, Elephants, etc. Further, wildlife tourism in India offers adventurous trail across renowned wildlife destinations of the country with ample opportunities to explore and relish the remarkable diversity of flora and fauna. Let’s dive deep and know about some of the wildlife destinations in India.
Ranthambore Natinal Park
Considered as one of the biggest wildlife destinations of India, Ranthambore National Park is situated in Sawai Madhopur district of Rajasthan. Founded as the Sawai Madhopur Game Sanctuary in 1955, the attraction is known for its great population of tigers. Moreover, choosing a jeep safari and an elephant safari in Ranthambore National Park will let you catch some of the thrilling species of flora and fauna. Further, attractions to catch inside the park are Padam Talao and Ranthambore Fort.
Sariska Titer Rserve
The engrossing wildlife destination is situated in the Alwar district of Rajasthan. Further, the landscape of Sariska holds scrub-thorn dry forests, grasses, rocks and arid deciduous forests. Erstwhile hunting preserve of the former Alwar state, Sariska Tiger Reserve became a wildlife reserve in the year 1955. Later in 1978, the destination was given the status of a tiger reserve. Some of the famous found in Sariska Tiger Reserve are golden jackal, chital, sambhar, tiger, nilgai, chinkara, four-horned antelope ‘chousingha’, wild boar, hare, witty hanuman langur, etc.
Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary
Also, known as Keoladeo National Park, Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary is a popular avifauna sanctuary of Kerala that houses thousands of birds particularly during the winter season. Popularly called a bird paradise, the park plays hosts to 370 species of birds, 27 species of mammals and large number of waterfowls and landbirds. In addition, forests in this bird sanctuary are dominated with kalam, jamun and babul. Further, the destination is also known for its luxurious hotels and guest houses.
Periyar National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary
The beautiful wildlife destination is a protected area situated in Idukki district and Pathanamthitta Districts of Kerala. Covering 925 km2 of total area, the destination is internationally recognized for its thrilling surroundings and marvelous panorama. Mainly recognized for nestling elephants, Periyar National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary, shelters 62 species of mammals including gaur, Bison, mongoose, foxes, sambar and barking deer.
Well! These are a few famous wildlife destinations in India. If you wish to explore the wildlife of India, then plan your adored wildlife tour to India.
