Along with rich culture and heritage, India is home to a
diverse range of flora and fauna. India has rich biodiversity that makes it a
natural inhabitant for many wildlife species. Further, there are around 100
national parks in India that spread all over the country. So if you are looking
for a wildlife tour in India along with adventure and thrill activities. Then
here we prepared a list of best nationals parks and wildlife sanctuaries in
India. All these wildlife reserves in India includes Tiger Reserve, Desert
Sanctuary, Bird Sanctuary and Marine Park.
(A) Best National Parks in India
1. Jim Corbett
National Park, Uttarakhand
Located close to Nainital in the state of Uttarakhand, Jim
Corbett National Park is the oldest national park in India. Established in the
year 1936 as a Hailey National Park, it is considered to be one of the best
national parks in India. The park houses a wide range of flora and fauna
including rare
Bengal tigers. Situated in the foothills of the Himalayas, it is
home to around 50 species of trees, 580 bird species and 50 species of animals.
Further, the national park divided into five different zones
namely Domunda, Sonanandi, Bijrani, Jhirna and Dhikala. With a perfect mix of
riverine belts, hills, lakes, streams and grasslands, it is the best wildlife
tourist destination in India for wildlife enthusiasts and photographers. The
park also offers many adventure activities such as Jeep, elephant, canter
safari and trekking that recommended its best national park of India.
- Best Time to Visit
– October to March
2. Kaziranga National
Park, Assam
Wildlife tour in India would be incomplete without watching
Kaziranga National Park which is home to two-thirds of the world’s one-horned
rhinoceros population. Located in the Golaghat district of Assam, it is one of
the largest national parks in India and a great tourist spot for the wildlife
enthusiast. Spread over an area of 378 sq km, it is home to several wildlife animals’
species such as Swamp deer, elephants, wild buffalos, Chinese pangolins, Bengal
foxes, gibbons and Indian Tiger. Further, the park also declared as a World
Heritage Site due to its sustained ecology and rich biodiversity. The park also
attracts a large number of migratory birds, especially during the winter
months. Apart from that, Jeep Safari and Elephant rides are the two most preferred
activity and things to do at Kaziranga National Park.
- Best Time to Visit
– November to March
It is the only place in India where you can spot Asiatic
lions – a few left in the country, it is consider one of
the most famous wildlife destinations in Gujarat. Established in the year 1965 as a hunting
place for the Nawabs of Junagadh and later converted into a wildlife sanctuary
in the year 1990. According to an official count, there are about 600 lions at
present. Besides that, the park also boasts several other species including 38
species of mammals, around 350 species of birds and 37 species of reptiles. Due
to its rich diverse range of flora and fauna, we placed it in the list of best
national parks in India. Jeep Safari facility also available at Gir National
Park, so you can explore the whole area from the closet.
- Best Time to Visit
– December to April
Spread an area of 392 sq km, it is one of the largest
national parks in North India. Further, the national park considered to be the
best tiger reserve in the entire country. Nestled in the foothills of Vindhya
and Aravali Hills, the park established in the year 1974 with a motive to
protect Royal Bengal Tiger. Surrounded by beautiful hills and valleys, it is
very well-known for its richest flora and fauna that makes it perfect delight
for the wildlife enthusiast.
Besides that, one can also spot several other animals here
like Leopard, Nilgai, Wild Boar, Sambar, jackals, elephants, bison and hyena.
The park also houses an old fort within the park premises known as Ranthambore
Fort. Built around the 10th century by the Chauhan Dynasty, it is also listed
as UNESCO World Heritage Site. There are also two famous lakes known as Padam Lake
and Surwal Lake that attract a great number of residence as well as migratory
birds.
- Best Time to Visit
– October to Mid April
5. Sundarban National
Park, West Bengal
Located in West Bengal, Sundarban National Park is a famous
Tiger Reserve as well as a Biosphere reserve in India. The national park is
also famous for its biggest mangrove forests in the world. Sharing its border
with Bangladesh, it is an abode of Royal Bengal Tigers. Further, the park also
enriches with avifauna, aqua fauna and reptiles species that makes it large
heaven for the wildlife enthusiast. The only way to explore this park is by
boat that will be going an amazing experience for you. Some other famous endangered
species that you can spot here like Gangetic Dolphin, Mangrove Horseshoe
Crab, River Terrapin and Hawks Bill
Turtle. Listed as a World Heritage Site, Sundarban is a perfect wildlife
tourist destination in India that you should not miss at any cost.
- Best Time to Visit
– December to February
(B) Best Wildlife
Sanctuaries in India
1. Sariska Wildlife
Sanctuary, Rajasthan
Nestled in the Aravali Hills of Alwar (Rajasthan), Sariska
Wildlife Sanctuary is a refuge for Royal Bengal Tigers. The wildlife sanctuary
covers an area of 866 sq km that contains grasslands, dry deciduous forests,
cliffs and rocky landscape. Popularly known as Sariska Tiger Reserve, it was
the hunting preserve for the Maharaja of Alwar and later declared as a Wildlife
Reserve in the year 1955. Further, the wildlife reserve got a status of
wildlife sanctuary after a tiger project established here in the year 1978.
Now it is considered as one of the best wildlife sanctuaries
in India for having a diverse range of flora and fauna. Some other popular
wildlife species that you can spot here such as leopards, striped hyenas, wild
boars, jackals, serpent eagles, monkeys and Nilgai. Apart from that, it is also
famous for historic ruins and medieval temples of Garh-Rajor. These historical
monuments date back to the 10th and 11th century. So along with wildlife, it
has numerous options for the history buffs.
- Best Time to Visit
– October to April
2. Periyar Wildlife
Sanctuary, Kerala
Located in Kerala which is one of the most bio-diverse
regions in the world. Further, the beautiful state considered as the best
wildlife protected area in entire India. The natural bounty and rich
biodiversity of this region make it a natural inhabitant for many wildlife
species. So among all these wildlife reserves in Kerala, Periyar National Park
or wildlife sanctuary is the popular one. Located on the evergreen hills of the
Western Ghats, the wildlife sanctuary is a famous Tiger Reserve Forest in
India.
Blessed with scenic natural beauty, it is home to many
wildlife animals species like elephants, gaur, sambar, wild pig, Travancore
flying squirrel, jungle cat, sloth bear, Nilgiri tahr, lion-tailed macaque and
Nilgiri langur. Further, the park has lots more to offers that makes it one of
the most visited national parks in India. Apart from that, it is an ideal
location for many eco-tourism activities like Jungle Patrol, Bamboo Rafting,
Jungle camping and boating at Periyar Lake.
- Best Time to Visit
– September to April
3. Chinnar Wildlife
Sanctuary, Kerala
Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary is another famous wildlife
reserve in Kerala which is located amidst the hillocks of the Western Ghats.
Situated at an altitude ranging from 400 m to 2450 m above sea level, the
wildlife sanctuary is one of its kinds in India. Covered with rain forest,
green grasslands and picturesque landscapes, it is one of the most beautiful
wildlife sanctuaries in India. The wildlife reserve is a perfect spot for
wildlife photographers and nature lovers due to its mesmerizing beauty along
with a diverse range of fauna.
There are around 34 species of mammals and about 240 species
of exotic birds. Various species of mammals including Panthers, Spotted deer,
Sambar Deer, Bonnet Macaque, Common langur, elephants, tigers and Nilgiri Tahr.
It is also home to famous Thoovanam Waterfalls that make it a popular tourist
destination in Kerala for trekking and camping.
- Best Time to Visit
– November to April
4. Dibru Saikhowa
Wildlife Sanctuary, Assam
Assam is another popular wildlife tourist destination in
India due to its rich biodiversity. The wildlife reserves in Assam offers you
an amazing experience of the wildlife holiday vacation in India. So in the list
of best national parks in India, Dibru Saikhowa Wildlife Sanctuary has an
important place for boasting a rich collection of flora and fauna.
Surrounded by the Brahmaputra, Lohit and Dibru River, it
covers an area of 350 sq km. Actually, it is a river island national park in
India which is one of the 19 biodiversity hotspots in the world. Further, the
park comprises a wide expanse of semi-evergreen forest and grasslands thus it
offers many spectacular views of natural beauty. The wildlife reserve is home
to several endangered species like White-winged Wood Duck, Bengal Florican,
Lesser Adjutant Stork, River Dolphin, Slow Loris, Pallas’s Fish Eagle, Swamp
Partridge and Marsh Babbler etc. So still not explore this location yet then
make a trip to visit this place and get an amazing experience of wildlife tour
in India.
- Best Time to Visit
– October to March
5. Dandeli Wildlife
Sanctuary, Karnataka
Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the highly visited
wildlife sanctuaries in India. Situated on the bank of River Kali in the Indian
state of Karnataka, the wildlife sanctuary covers an area of 855 sq km. Having
a wide expanse of thick forests and lofty hills, it is considered to be the
second largest wildlife sanctuary in Karnataka. Further, it is home to many
wildlife species like Black Panther, Bison, Sambar, Malabar Giant Squirrel,
Elephant, Tiger, Leopard and flying squirrel. Besides that, it is an ideal
place for many adventure activities like river rafting, trekking, nature
photography and bird watching.
- Best Time to Visit
– November to May
So that’s all about famous Wildlife Sanctuaries &
National Parks in India which are mostly preferred by lots of tourists. India
is home to a unique range of flora and fauna which makes it an ideal
destination for the wildlife enthusiast.
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