India
has unique and diversified wildlife, which are protected by the
Government. The most majestic of them all is the Indian Tiger, a
highly endangered species, the Indian Tiger is slowly regaining
its lost ground under the protection of The Project Tiger.
Indian
has number of wildlife reserves and national parks. The most
famous among
them are
Jim Corbett National Park,
India's first National Park lies at the foothills of Himalayas and
spreads over an area of 520 sq. kms along the banks of Ramganga
river. The tigers are the main attraction of the park, and
Ramganga is the home of prehistoric reptiles too, whereas the
other carnivorous include the Leopard, Bear, Hog, Sambar, Muntjac,
Fox, etc. The park has more than 300 species of birds such as
Ducks, Snipe, Egrets, Herons, Spotted Eagle, Harrier, Woodpecker,
Darter, Cormorants and Thrushes and the lake of the park also
attracts a large number of other species of water birds. The park
opens from November 15 to June 15. Located approx. 290 Kms. from
Delhi. Nearest Rail Station is at Ramnagar. Hotels catering to all
kinds of budget are available.
UP Ranthambhor Sanctuary,
The oasis of biomass lies admist vast, arid and denuded tracks
of the desert ecology of Rajasthan, surrounded by Vindhyas and the
Aravalis, spread over an area of 392 sq. kms of thick forest with
nullahs and waterfalls. According to the naturalists, Ranthambhor
is the ideal park for observing and Photographing the activities
of the tiger. Other carnivorous in the Park are Leopard, Hyena,
Jackal, Fox, Caracal, Ratal and Bears. The park has over 300
varieties of birds e.i.. Peafowls, Parakeets, Storks, Egrets,
Flycatchers, Eagles, Owls, etc. Wildlife-rich Ranthambhor is
equally rich in archeological monuments. The fort of Ranthambhor,
situated on a large hill, is inaccessible even today from any side
except for its gate. It has been declared protected Monument by
the Archeological Survey of India. The park opens from October to
June, while November to March are the best months to visit it.
Located around 388 Kms. from Delhi and 185 Kms. from Agra, with
the nearest Domestic Airport at Jaipur and International Airport
at Delhi. Nearest Railway Station is at Sawai Madhopur. Hotels
catering to all kinds of budget are available.
Rajasthan Bandhavgarh National Park,
This is one place, where one can be sure of seeing a tiger in
its natural habitat, stretching. over 448 sq. kms. It is in the
valley where the Maharaja of Rewa discovered the World's first
White Tiger. The rich wildlife of Bandhavgarh National Park
consists of Deer, Panther, Sambar, Wild boar, and Bison. And
equally rich is the bird life of over 200 species. The park is
dominated by Bandhvagarh Fort and numerous prehistoric caves, rich
with inscriptions and drawings by prehistoric man. The park opens
from October to June, while December to march are the best months
to visit it. Located around 164 Kms. from Jabalpur and 210 Kms.
from Khajuraho, with the nearest Domestic Airport at Khajuraho and
International Airport at Delhi. Nearest Rail Station is at
Jabalpur. Hotels suiting every budget are available.
MP Kanha National Park,
Sal
& bamboo forests, rolling grasslands and meandering streams
stretch over 940 sq.kms. in dramatical natural splendor of Kanha
in Madhya Pradesh. The tiger roams freely here, with plenty of
other animals i.e.. Panther, Gaur, Sambar, Sloth Bear, Nilgai,
Blackbuck, etc... Besides, over 2000 species of birds like Black
Ibises, Vultures, Crested Serpent, Eagle, etc... make it a
Paradise for bird watchers. The park opens from October to June,
while January to April are the best months to visit it. Located
around 165 Kms. from Jabalpur and 280 Kms. from Nagpur, with the
nearest Domestic Airport at Nagpur and International Airport at
Mumbai (Bombay). Nearest Rail Station is at Nagpur. Hotels
catering to every budget are available.
MP Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary,
Spread over 777 Sq.Kms. of the Cardamom Hills of Western Ghats.
Although an excursion on the splendid artificial lake is the
standard way to experience the sanctuary, you can also resort to
walking with the local guide in a small group but be on a
lookout... Wild Elephant herds are the greatest attractions that
come to the lake to frolic in the water. In other attractions of
the sanctuary, Sambar, Bison, Spotted Deer, Tigers, Leopards,
Malabar Flyings Squirrils, Stripe necked Mongooses, etc. Over 260
species of birds including Nilgiri Wood Pigeons, blue-winged
Parakeets, White bellied Tree Pies, laughing Thrushes and Fly
Catchers. The park opens from February to May. Located around 208
Kms. from Madurai and Trivandrum. Nearest Domestic Airport Madurai
& Trivandrum. Railway Station is at Madurai & Trivandrum.
Hotels catering to every budgets are available.
Kerala Keoladeo National Park,
Colorful
kingfishers, pelicans, Siberian cranes and trans - continental
fliers - migratory water fowl are amongst the 375 species of birds
found here.The geographical location of Bharatpur is ideal since
it is on the main North - South avian route of India, and is
spread in an area of 29.89 Sq. Kms.
