Wildlife Holidays in India – My Favorite Destinations
India is a world famous tourist destination. It attracts a large number of tourists and vacationers from all over the world. The country captivates tourists with its unique cultural and geographical features. The county is very fascinating with rich flora and fauna that can be seen in its various wildlife sanctuaries, protected areas, tiger reserves, bird sanctuaries, and national parks. There are several wildlife sanctuaries and national parks in the country that attract tourists, vacationers, children, families, wildlife enthusiasts, adventure enthusiasts, nature lovers, special interest tourists, environmentalists, etc. of all the world. Sundebans, Ranthambhore, Sariska, Sasan-Gir, Bandhavgarh, Keoladeo Ghana, Dachigram, Kaziranga, Manas, Periyar, Kanha, Pench, Panna, Sultanpur, Dudhwa etc. are some of the world famous wildlife parks and sanctuaries in India. These destinations are well facilitated with jeep safari, elephant safari and hotels, lodges and wildlife resorts for excellent accommodation facilities.
There are many popular destinations for wildlife tours in India. In this article, I am providing brief but useful information about my favorite wildlife destinations in India.
Ranthambhore National Park
It is located in Rajasthan, India. It is widely famous for its tigers along with other wildlife attractions like other animals, reptiles, birds, and various plant species. Top attractions in the park are Jeep Safari, Elephant Safari, Tigers, Jogi Mahal, Ancient Banyan Tree and Ranthambhore Fort. Ranthambhore is a photographer’s delight as well as wildlife enthusiasts, nature lovers and adventure enthusiasts.
Keoladeo National Park Ghana
It is a world famous bird sanctuary located in Rajasthan, India. It is a magnificent bird refuge and a paradise for bird watchers. It attracts a large number of tourists with its great variety of bird life. Thousands of rare and endangered birds (such as Siberian cranes) can be seen in this park during the winter season. The park is home to more than 400 species of birds. In addition, the park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The activity that you must enjoy in the park is the rickshaw ride, which allows you to see the charm of birdlife in the most fun way.
Sasan Gir National Park
Also known as Gir Vana or Sasan-Gir Vana, it is a world famous lion sanctuary situated in the state of Gujarat. It is the only home to pure Asiatic Lions. Other jungle wildlife attractions are Indian leopards, sloth bears, striped hyenas, Indian mongooses, golden jackals, Indian palm civets, desert rats, spotted deer, blue bulls, four-horned antelope, warthogs, etc.
Jim Corbett National Park
From my point of view, it is one of the best destinations for a wildlife holiday in India. This world famous national park is located in the state of Uttarakhand. The park is rich in flora and fauna and never fails to attract its visitors. Corbett has been a favorite destination and hangout for tourists and wildlife enthusiasts for a long time. Corbett’s attractions are tigers, leopards, wild boars, leopard cats, Himalayan black bears, Indian gray mongoose, sloth bears, barking deer, spotted deer, black bucks, jungle cats, fishing cats, etc. Corbett’s most enjoyable activity is the elephant safari. The park is a very popular destination of many popular wildlife tour packages in India.
Periyar National Park
Periyar is located in the state of Kerala, in southern India. It is one of the preferred destinations for wildlife tours in India. It is home to a large population of Indian elephants. Tourists can see herds of playful elephants on the banks of the picturesque Periyar Lake. The Periyar Lake is also a must-see attraction of the park. Tourists can take a boat ride on Periyar Lake to see the wildlife attractions of Periyar National Park. The park is very rich in its flora and fauna.