5 Unique national parks and sanctuaries in India

India is a land blessed with a diverse flora and fauna. It is no wonder  that India is one of the most popular wildlife destinations in the world. The popularity of national parks and sanctuaries in India can be judged from the presence of so many foreign tourists, no matter which wildlife hot spot you visit across the nation. But what is so amazing about the national parks and wildlife sanctuaries in India is that each one has something different from the other. From the topography of the park to the range of animals, each of the national parks and wildlife sanctuaries in India help the tourists explore something new. But, there are some wildlife sanctuaries and national parks that are really unique. Today, we would explore some of them.

#1: Little Rann of Kutch Wild Ass Sanctuary, Gujarat

A Sanctuary for Assess

Asses are known as the ‘beasts of burden’ in India. But a trip through this unique sanctuary would largely change this conception of yours. Sprawling over an elaborate area across Rajkot, Sundernagar, Patan, Banaskantha and Kutch district - this is one of the largest wildlife sanctuaries in Gujarat. It is a joy to see the healthy and happy asses roaming around this area. Apart from its asses, the Little Rann of Kutch is also known to offer sightings of Flamingos, Pelicans and Desert Foxes.

#2: Hemis National Park, Jammu & Kashmir

A Secret Abode for Snow Leopards

We visit the moon-scape land of Ladakh, for our next entry into the list of unique national parks and sanctuaries in India. The national park is covered by the snow clad peaks of Himalayas on all sides and one can reach here only after a fair deal of trekking. There are local trekking guides available whom you might hire before setting out on your trekking trip. Hemis is best known for its population of Snow Leopards. Though this cat species is a very shy animal, yet a trip to Hemis could bring you the fortune of seeing one in the wild.

#3: Keibul Lamjao National Park, Manipur

World’s only floating national park

Sitting in a quaint and beautiful corner of India is the Keibul Lamjao National Park. This national park spans across swamps and wetlands. The setting of Keibul Lamjao make it a flourishing ground for various aquatic animals and plants. But this unique park or sanctuary in India can also offer you chance to see the endangered species of Brown Antlered Deer. You can also anticipate to sight common otter, hog deer, flying fox, large Indian civet, golden cat, etc. here.

#4: Trishna Wildlife Sanctuary, Tripura

Home for various Langur Species

Tripura is one of the unexplored tourist marvels in India, so it is quite understandable that you have never heard the name of Trishna Wildlife Sanctuary. This is one among the unique national parks and sanctuaries in India. The reason being, its wildlife. The sanctuary is home to many rare species of langurs. The Capped Langur, Golden Langur, Hollock Gibbon and many other rare species of birds thrive in this virgin forest.

#5: Kambeshwar Ji Leopard Sanctuary, Rajasthan

Leopards roam free

Situated in Jawai (Pali district), this is one of the upcoming wildlife hot spots in India. Kambeshwar Ji makes the cut, into this list for unique national parks and sanctuaries in India for its sheer capacity to offer unprecedented sightings of the leopards. At no other national park you do get a guaranteed opportunity for sighting of the leopards. Leopards roam free through the Jawai Hills and they can be spotted with relative ease.

If you are looking forward to a unique wildlife tour then the above mentioned destinations will serve you well. Book your trip today itself with a reliable tour operator and get set to start a wildlife safari in Jawai.