India's wildlife is rich and diverse. Almost 4 % of India's land is under forests. The popular animals found in India are Apes, Asiatic Lions, Monkeys, Snakes, Crocodiles, Buffaloes, Elephants, Spotted Deer, Sambar Deer, Hog Deer, Barking Deer, Swamp Deer, One-Horned Rhinoceros, Sloth Bears, Blue Bull (Neelgai), Indian Gazelle (Chinkara), Goats and Tigers. Elephants provide maximum excitement while exploring India. India is also famous for its incredible tigers and has the largest number of bird species.
India is home to several fabulous wildlife sanctuaries and national parks, which makes this country a nature lover's paradise. The wildlife sanctuaries in India are home to around two thousand different species of birds, 3500 species of mammals, nearly 30000 different kinds of insects and more than 15000 varieties of plants.
There are as many as 80 national parks and over 441 wildlife sanctuaries in India, covering nearly 4.5% of the total geographical area of the country. Scattered all across the country, these sanctuaries and parks attracts the tourists with their beautiful landscapes, amazing rock formation and diverse range of flora and fauna. Most of these sanctuaries were originally private hunting grounds of the former Indian aristocratic families.
Some of the very popular national parks and wildlife sanctuaries are listed below:
1.BANDHAVAGARH NATIONAL PARK, SHANDOL (MADHYAPRADESH)
Bandhavgarh National Park (Madhya Pradesh) to Shahdol iS138 km.Time by road is
3 hrs, 20 mins.Bandhavgarh was declared a national park in 1968, with an area of 105 Sq. Km. and buffer area of approximately 400 Sq. Km. Of topography varies between steep ridges, undulating forest and open meadows. The park derives its name from the most prominent hillock of the area, which is said to be given by Hindu Lord Rama to his brother Lakshmana to keep a watch on Lanka.
This park has a large biodiversity. The density of the tiger population at Bandhavgarh is one of the highest known in India.
2.Bandipur National park.Mysore(karnataka)
Bandipur National Park is popular for being home to over 75 Royal Bengal Tigers. Asian Elephants and chittals are other prime attractions of the park. One can also spot other wildlife like sambar, wild boar, jackal, gaur, barking deer, langur, etc. as well. Sightings of King cobra, viper, rat snake, python, common cobra, etc. are also common in the park.
The national park is a treat for bird watchers as well. Over 200 species of birds that include grey jungle fowl, red spur fowl, hawk eagle, serpent eagle, parakeets, woodpeckers, scarlet minuets, etc. can be spotted in the park.
3.Bannarghatta national park. Bangalore(Karnataka)
The Bannerghatta National Park is about 30 km from Bangalore situated in Bannerghatta, Anekal Taluk – Bangalore District. The National Park was established in 1974.the reserve forest is spread across 25000 acres. The Bannerghatta National Park consists of Biological Forest (Jungle Safari), a Butterfly Park and a Zoo with a little museum and a theatre.
4.Borivili National Park,Mumbai (Maharashtra)
The Park was known as Krishnagiri Park during pre-independence period and later as Borivali National Park. In 1990 the park was renamed as Sanjay Gandhi National park. It has the reputation of being the most visited National Park and also being place for the World’s largest animals. These include Bonnet and Rhesus Macaque, Chital, Indian Hare, Gray Lungur, Sambar deer and may other varieties. park within the city limits. Serene, dense green forests and the abundance of wild life make Borivali National Park unique.
5.Corbett National Park,Garhwal (Uttarpradesh)
Jim Corbett National Park is the oldest national park in India and was established in 1936 as Hailey National Park to protect the endangered Bengal tiger. It is located in Nainital district of Uttarakhand.It houses around 110 tree species, 50 species of mammals, 580 bird species and 25 reptile species.
6.Dachigan Sanctuary.Srinagar(Jammu and Kashmir)
Dachigam National Park is located 22 kilometers from Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir. It covers an area of 141 square kilometers. The name of the park literally stands for "ten villages" which could be in memory of the ten villages that were relocated for its formation.The main animal species that Dachigam is most famous for is the Hangul, or the Kashmir Stag. The other species are Musk deer, Leopard,Himalayan Serow,Himalayan Grey Langur, Leopard Cat, Himalayan Black Bear,Himalayan Brown Bear,Jackal,Hill Fox, Himalayan Weasel,Yellow-throated Marten,Jungle Cat, Long-tailed Marmot,Ottermation.There are 24 species of birds live here.
7.Dudhewa National Park.Lakhimpur.Kheri(U.P)
Dudhwa National Park, in Lakhimpur-Kheri District of Uttar Pradesh, adjacent to Nepal border, is one of the major projects for wildlife preservation in India. Spread over an expanse of approximately 811 sq km of marshes, grasslands and dense forests, it is a home for over 38 species of mammals, 16 species of reptiles and numerous species of birds.
Major attractions of Dudhwa National Park are the Tigers (population 98 in 1995) and Swamp Deer (population over 1,600) Some rare species inhabit the park. Hispid Hare, earlier thought to have become extinct, was rediscovered here in 1984.In the mid 1980s, Indian Rhinoceros was reintroduced into Dudhwa from Assam and Nepal.The other animals to be seen here include Swamp Deer, Sambar Deer, Barking Deer, Spotted Deer, Hog Deer, Tiger, Indian Rhinoceros, Sloth Bear, Ratel, Jackal, Civet, Jungle Cat, Fishing Cat, Leopard Cat.
The park has a rich bird life, with over 350 species, including the Swamp Francolin, Great Slaty Woodpecker and Bengal Florican. Dudhwa also boasts a range of migratory birds that settle here during winters. It includes among others, painted storks, black and white necked storks, Sarus Cranes, woodpeckers, barbets, kingfishers, minivets, bee-eaters, bulbuls and varied night birds of prey.
8.Eravikulam Rajmallay National park.Idduki(kerala)
This sanctuary is situated 15 km from Munnar.A sanctuary for the endangered mountain goat of South India, the Nilgiri Tahr (Hemitragus hylocrious), the Eravikulam National Park stands out for the stark beauty of its rolling grasslands and sholas, spread over 97 sq km in the Kannan devan hills.
Anamudi, the highest peak (2695 m) south of Himalayas, stands majestically in the core area of the national park. The slopes of the hills abound in many kinds of rare flora which include rare terrestrial and epiphytic orchids, and beautiful wild balsams. Important fauna here are the Nilgiri Tahr, Nilgiri Langur, leopard, tiger, Indian bison, etc.
9.Ghana Bird Sanctuary.Bharatpur(Rajasthan)
Keoladeo Ghana National Park, popularly known as Bharatpur is India's best known bird sanctuary. This 28.7 square kilometre mixed wetland, woodland, grass and scrub is home to 400 plus species of birds.
If you are new to birding or you are visiting India for birding, Bharatpur should certainly be at the heart of your plans. Winter (Nov - Mar) is the best time to visit the sanctuary when Palearctic migrants join the residents. An average day can still throw up many rare and threatened species like the Sociable Lapwing, Indian Courser, Imperial, White-tailed, Greater and Indian Spotted Eagles, Darters, Black-necked, Painted and Asian Openbill Storks, Common, Sarus and Demoiselle Cranes, Dalmatian Pelicans, Black Bittern, Greater Painted Snipe, Large-tailed, Indian and Grey Nightjars, Dusky Eagle Owls, Marshall's Iora, Siberian Rubythroat and Brook's Leaf Warblers. The 20 species of ducks, innumerable waders and raptors, water-seeking birds and approachable passerines all add to make Keoladeo a true birder's paradise.
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India is home to several fabulous wildlife sanctuaries and national parks, which makes this country a nature lover's paradise. The wildlife sanctuaries in India are home to around two thousand different species of birds, 3500 species of mammals, nearly 30000 different kinds of insects and more than 15000 varieties of plants.
There are as many as 80 national parks and over 441 wildlife sanctuaries in India, covering nearly 4.5% of the total geographical area of the country. Scattered all across the country, these sanctuaries and parks attracts the tourists with their beautiful landscapes, amazing rock formation and diverse range of flora and fauna. Most of these sanctuaries were originally private hunting grounds of the former Indian aristocratic families.
Some of the very popular national parks and wildlife sanctuaries are listed below:
1.BANDHAVAGARH NATIONAL PARK, SHANDOL (MADHYAPRADESH)
Bandhavgarh National Park (Madhya Pradesh) to Shahdol iS138 km.Time by road is
3 hrs, 20 mins.Bandhavgarh was declared a national park in 1968, with an area of 105 Sq. Km. and buffer area of approximately 400 Sq. Km. Of topography varies between steep ridges, undulating forest and open meadows. The park derives its name from the most prominent hillock of the area, which is said to be given by Hindu Lord Rama to his brother Lakshmana to keep a watch on Lanka.
This park has a large biodiversity. The density of the tiger population at Bandhavgarh is one of the highest known in India.
2.Bandipur National park.Mysore(karnataka)
Bandipur National Park is popular for being home to over 75 Royal Bengal Tigers. Asian Elephants and chittals are other prime attractions of the park. One can also spot other wildlife like sambar, wild boar, jackal, gaur, barking deer, langur, etc. as well. Sightings of King cobra, viper, rat snake, python, common cobra, etc. are also common in the park.
The national park is a treat for bird watchers as well. Over 200 species of birds that include grey jungle fowl, red spur fowl, hawk eagle, serpent eagle, parakeets, woodpeckers, scarlet minuets, etc. can be spotted in the park.
3.Bannarghatta national park. Bangalore(Karnataka)
The Bannerghatta National Park is about 30 km from Bangalore situated in Bannerghatta, Anekal Taluk – Bangalore District. The National Park was established in 1974.the reserve forest is spread across 25000 acres. The Bannerghatta National Park consists of Biological Forest (Jungle Safari), a Butterfly Park and a Zoo with a little museum and a theatre.
4.Borivili National Park,Mumbai (Maharashtra)
The Park was known as Krishnagiri Park during pre-independence period and later as Borivali National Park. In 1990 the park was renamed as Sanjay Gandhi National park. It has the reputation of being the most visited National Park and also being place for the World’s largest animals. These include Bonnet and Rhesus Macaque, Chital, Indian Hare, Gray Lungur, Sambar deer and may other varieties. park within the city limits. Serene, dense green forests and the abundance of wild life make Borivali National Park unique.
5.Corbett National Park,Garhwal (Uttarpradesh)
Jim Corbett National Park is the oldest national park in India and was established in 1936 as Hailey National Park to protect the endangered Bengal tiger. It is located in Nainital district of Uttarakhand.It houses around 110 tree species, 50 species of mammals, 580 bird species and 25 reptile species.
6.Dachigan Sanctuary.Srinagar(Jammu and Kashmir)
Dachigam National Park is located 22 kilometers from Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir. It covers an area of 141 square kilometers. The name of the park literally stands for "ten villages" which could be in memory of the ten villages that were relocated for its formation.The main animal species that Dachigam is most famous for is the Hangul, or the Kashmir Stag. The other species are Musk deer, Leopard,Himalayan Serow,Himalayan Grey Langur, Leopard Cat, Himalayan Black Bear,Himalayan Brown Bear,Jackal,Hill Fox, Himalayan Weasel,Yellow-throated Marten,Jungle Cat, Long-tailed Marmot,Ottermation.There are 24 species of birds live here.
7.Dudhewa National Park.Lakhimpur.Kheri(U.P)
Dudhwa National Park, in Lakhimpur-Kheri District of Uttar Pradesh, adjacent to Nepal border, is one of the major projects for wildlife preservation in India. Spread over an expanse of approximately 811 sq km of marshes, grasslands and dense forests, it is a home for over 38 species of mammals, 16 species of reptiles and numerous species of birds.
Major attractions of Dudhwa National Park are the Tigers (population 98 in 1995) and Swamp Deer (population over 1,600) Some rare species inhabit the park. Hispid Hare, earlier thought to have become extinct, was rediscovered here in 1984.In the mid 1980s, Indian Rhinoceros was reintroduced into Dudhwa from Assam and Nepal.The other animals to be seen here include Swamp Deer, Sambar Deer, Barking Deer, Spotted Deer, Hog Deer, Tiger, Indian Rhinoceros, Sloth Bear, Ratel, Jackal, Civet, Jungle Cat, Fishing Cat, Leopard Cat.
The park has a rich bird life, with over 350 species, including the Swamp Francolin, Great Slaty Woodpecker and Bengal Florican. Dudhwa also boasts a range of migratory birds that settle here during winters. It includes among others, painted storks, black and white necked storks, Sarus Cranes, woodpeckers, barbets, kingfishers, minivets, bee-eaters, bulbuls and varied night birds of prey.
8.Eravikulam Rajmallay National park.Idduki(kerala)
This sanctuary is situated 15 km from Munnar.A sanctuary for the endangered mountain goat of South India, the Nilgiri Tahr (Hemitragus hylocrious), the Eravikulam National Park stands out for the stark beauty of its rolling grasslands and sholas, spread over 97 sq km in the Kannan devan hills.
Anamudi, the highest peak (2695 m) south of Himalayas, stands majestically in the core area of the national park. The slopes of the hills abound in many kinds of rare flora which include rare terrestrial and epiphytic orchids, and beautiful wild balsams. Important fauna here are the Nilgiri Tahr, Nilgiri Langur, leopard, tiger, Indian bison, etc.
9.Ghana Bird Sanctuary.Bharatpur(Rajasthan)
Keoladeo Ghana National Park, popularly known as Bharatpur is India's best known bird sanctuary. This 28.7 square kilometre mixed wetland, woodland, grass and scrub is home to 400 plus species of birds.
If you are new to birding or you are visiting India for birding, Bharatpur should certainly be at the heart of your plans. Winter (Nov - Mar) is the best time to visit the sanctuary when Palearctic migrants join the residents. An average day can still throw up many rare and threatened species like the Sociable Lapwing, Indian Courser, Imperial, White-tailed, Greater and Indian Spotted Eagles, Darters, Black-necked, Painted and Asian Openbill Storks, Common, Sarus and Demoiselle Cranes, Dalmatian Pelicans, Black Bittern, Greater Painted Snipe, Large-tailed, Indian and Grey Nightjars, Dusky Eagle Owls, Marshall's Iora, Siberian Rubythroat and Brook's Leaf Warblers. The 20 species of ducks, innumerable waders and raptors, water-seeking birds and approachable passerines all add to make Keoladeo a true birder's paradise.
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