Top 6 Must- Visit Wildlife Sanctuaries in India

There is no other thought regarding the richness of India which it holds through various faces. Be it the tradition or the flora and fauna, each segment gives the true picture of the country. Blessed with diverse wildlife, India is the home of the immense type of animals and species. In fact, 4% of India is covered by forest land and has more than 500 wildlife sanctuaries in India. Additionally, there are around 1000 species of birds, 350 varieties of mammals, 3000 kinds of insects and many more interesting things which the sanctuaries hold underneath. From north to north-east and south, every state has beautiful sanctuaries and are worth discovering.

We now present you with the list of all wildlife sanctuaries in India:

1.       Kaziranga National Park, Assam:

North-East has untouched flora and fauna, and its national parks are the proof.  If you check for the list of animal sanctuaries in India, Kaziranga National Park holds the top place. It is listed as World Natural Heritage site by UNESCO and is spread over 858 sq.km. Surrounded by Brahmaputra River, the national park is famous for endangered one-horned rhinos. The sanctuary has Savannah grasslands and wetlands making it worth to explore. Don't miss the jeep safari which will take you to the sanctuary and get close to the animals. Best time to visit this sanctuary is November-April.

2.       Jim Corbett National Park, Uttarakhand:

Amongst the list of important wildlife sanctuaries in India, Jim Corbett National in Uttarakhand is the home of tigers. Spread over 500 sq. km, the national park has the healthy population of majestic Bengal Tigers. This is the park where the first Project Tiger was undertaken. There are more than 650 species of migratory birds in this place which makes it a picturesque location. The best time to visit here is in March-June.

3.       Bandipur National Park, Mysore:

Spread over 873 sq.kms, Bandipur National Park is blessed with Western Ghats beauty that surrounds the park. It is also known for its clean surrounding and various species of animal. You can get the glimpse of gaur, Sāmbhar, chital, jackals, etc. It is amazing to see elephants and other animals gazing around. The best time to explore is March-May.

4.       Kanha National Park, Madhya Pradesh

Ranked under 10 in the list of all wildlife sanctuaries in India, Kanga National Park has some good number of Royal Bengal Tigers, sloth bears, Indian Wild Dogs and other rare species of animals. In fact, the national park was the inspiration for Rudyard Kipling to write his novel, Jungle Book. There are more than 1000 species of flowering plants and are the largest in Madhya Pradesh. The best time to explore this national park is from February to June.

5.       Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, Kerala

Located in the Periyar district of Kerala and surrounded by Cardamom Hills, this wildlife sanctuary is known for the Periyar River which is the source of water for animals here. It is a highly protected tiger and elephant park and is available in the huge count. Apart from them, there are animals like Bison, Sāmbhar, Barking Deer, Mongoose and others. Best time to explore this national park is from November to February.

6.       Keoladeo Ghana National Park- Bharatpur, Rajasthan

Formerly known as Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, the national park has 1000 species of birds making it worth to explore. Wildlife photographers might always enjoy taking some great shots of these birds flocking around. There are more than 230 species of birds and winter is the best time to explore this national park. If you look at the list of important wildlife sanctuaries in India having a wide range of bird species, Keoladeo Ghana National Park is the one. Spread over 29.sq.km of land, the national park has both grasslands and woodlands. 

Summary:

As mentioned above, there is a huge list of animal sanctuaries in India, one can have immense options to choose and visit from it. Hope this list of wildlife sanctuaries gives you a reason to explore so that you might drop in here whenever you get a chance.