Most wildlife holidayers in India come to see the
tiger. Ranthambore, Bandhavgarh, Kanha National Parks
and Corbett are some of the popular tiger reserves
created to protect the dwindling tiger population
of the country. These forests are home to other wild
animals like the cheetahs, wild boar, leopard, sloth
bear, monkeys and deer and varieties of domestic
and migratory birds. Another big attraction is the
elephant ride. The Kaziranga National Park in another
must visit. Though it is highly popular for its one-horned
rhino other wild animals like elephants, bison, swamp
deer, sloth bears, tigers, leopards, jungle cats,
jackal, pythonsetc are also found here. Periyar Wildlife
Sanctuary in Kerala is another well-known reserve
inhabited by wild animals like gaur, wild pigs, sambar,
barking deer, mouse deer, dole or Indian wild dog
and birds like darters, cormorants, kingfishers,
the great Malabar hornbill and racket-tailed drongoes.
The highlight of the reserve is a boat ride through
which one can see the animals and birds roaming in
the shores.
India is also home to over 1200
species of birds that accounts for at least 13 %
of the world bird population. So if you are a birdie
you will enjoy studying or photographing them as
they spread their colourful plumage. Other popular
hotspots for bird-watching are Bharatpur Wildlife
Sanctuary where over 300 species of Indian birds
are found, Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary where varieties
of waterfowls, cuckoos and owls, as well as the migratory
Siberian Cranes can be spotted, Thattekad Bird Sanctuary
where about 500 species of birds live. Open jeeps,
elephants, boat, cycles are available for exploring
the forests if you do not want to go walking.
Many are not aware of the abundance
of marine life in the Sundarbans and Corbett. Large
mahseer, fiddler crabs and hermit crabs are found
in the waters of these two reserves along with crocodiles
and the ridley sea turtle.
Ride atop elephants or horse or
hire a jeep and explore the abundant animal and bird
life teeming in verdant forests as you embark on
a wildlife holiday in India.
India having 350 species of mammals,
1200 species & 2100 sub species of birds and
more than 20000 species of insects is home to a rich
diversity of wildlife supported by rich variety of
flora and fauna. India is second largest in terms
of diversity all across the globe. There are more
than 400 wildlife and 14 biosphere reserves in India.
The nature lovers and the wildlife enthusiasts are
often fascinated by the unique and the rich wildlife
of the country.
Animals like Bengal Tiger, lion, Cobra, Elephant,
Rhino, peacock, White Tiger, Snow Leopard, Black
Buck are integral part of Indian Wildlife. Several
species are considered 'rare'. The wildlife reserves
in India are the best example of the ecosystem of
the country. The national parks of India like Bandhavgarh
National Park, Jim Corbett National Park, Gir National
Park, Kanha National Park, Dudhwa National Park,
Periyar National Park, Kaziranga National Park, Valley
of flowers and Desert National Park offer some of
the best safaris of the world. In these parks you
can see animals in their natural habitat You will
see their daring wild nature. Some of the prominent
national parks & wildlife sanctuaries of India
have been declared World Heritage Sites by the UNESCO.
A paradise for nature lovers,these forest ares are
very crucial for the survival of species like Siberian
Crane, Asiatic Elephant, Bengal Tiger etc. who are
on the verge of extinction.
Kaziranga National Park is home for Rhinos. Similarly
various national parks of Himalayan Region are home
to rare species like Snow leopard, Wild ass, Different
Birds etc. Indian wildlife reserve is spread from
Andaman in South to Rajasthan in West.The pride of
animals 'Tiger' is given its due respect in Bandhavgarh
National Park, Jim Corbett National Park, and Gir
National Park. India has its share of birds hundreds
of species.
The tourism helps in conserving
the wildlife of India. Money generated from the tourism
is used in the conservation projects of the Indian
Government in increasing the population of the endangered
species like tigers, one horned rhinos, Asiatic lions,
elephants and snow leopards. Wildlife tourism also
provides an opportunity for the travelers to treasure
the Indian wildlife.
Wildlife Holiday offers some of
the finest Indian wildlife sanctuaries with over
350 species of mammals, 2100 kinds of birds, nearly
350 species of reptiles and countless insects. Wildlife
holidays of India witnessed the exotic and tremendous
natural beauty with around 80 National Parks and
441 Wildlife Sanctuaries. Some of the famous wildlife
holidays spot of India are Corbett, Ranthambore,
Bandipur Wildlife Sanctuary, B.R Hills Wildlife Sanctuary
Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary, Hazaribagh Wildlife Sanctuary,
Eravikulam Wildlife Sanctuary, Bhitarkanika Wildlife
Sanctuary, Bhagwan Wildlife Sanctuary and Bondla
Wildlife Sanctuary. |
