7 Must Visit Wildlife Sanctuaries and National Park in India

A diversified topographical combination of rusty cold mountains, dry flatlands, rainy river, hot deserts, are something that amazes you when you travel throughout a country like India with diverse weather conditions. It is no wonder then that the beauty of wildlife is a remarkable journey to take.

Planning anexciting adventure trip to India? This list will make your trip even better. Here are the list of most popular 10 wildlife sanctuaries in India that you must visit for once in your lifetime. Let’s peep through some of them.

1)      Corbett National Park: Amongst all the national parks in India, Corbett National Park is the oldest one and popular due to its diverse flora and fauna variety. Established to protect the Bengal Tigers in 1936, it is located in the foothills of the Himalayan Mountains. It is one of the most cliché locations for almost every wildlife lovers. This popular national park has been featured in many documentaries as well.

2)      Keoladeo Ghana National Park: Being one of the most beautifully man-made land in India,Keoladeo Ghana National Park is also known as ‘Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary’. In summer seasons this park is considered as one of the best places to observe exotic birds enjoying, chirping probably throughout the whole day remaining busy in their daily activities. This park is located in Bharatpur district of Rajasthan.

3)      Nagarhole National Park: Nagarhole National Park is another tourist attraction which prides to be one of the famous 10 wildlife sanctuaries in Indiafor every wildlife fanatics. Located in Karnataka district it is renowned and a popular destination for Tiger spotting. This is also known as ‘Rajiv Gandhi National Park’. The park has large number of tigers in it, though it has significant numbers of Bison, Leopard, Sloth Bear and Elephants in it. This park is full of rich species of tall trees. One of them is Silver Oak. It is well known for manufacturing rich timber goods for decorating the houses.The park also claims to be a home place for more than 200 species of birds.

4)      Sariska National Park: In 1955Sariska National Park was established in Rajasthan and was declared as aWildlife Reserve, due to a large number of tigers.  In a desperate rush of commercializing the skin of the wild animals in the black market, once the number of tigers in this national park was on threat. It was during then, the government of Rajasthan took a strict pledge to conserve the big cats. Laterin 1978, it was declared as Tiger Reserve Forest. This park successfully adapted by the majestic Royal Bengal Tigers as their natural habitat.

5)      Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary: Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuaryis also a notable one amongst some of the famous 10 wildlife sanctuaries in India. This wildlife sanctuary has both dry and moist forest and semi-evergreen forests. Bhadra sanctuary is a must visit for all if you are searching for an exotic wilderness experience. This sanctuary attracts many visitors around the world, and it is a hub for wildlife explorers. During the winter seasons most of the American and European tourists also prefer to come here for witnessing this rich wildlife sanctuary. If at all you are planning for an adventure trip then it must include this sanctuary.

6)      Periyar National Park: Located in Kerala, it is the only national park in Thekkady, located in South India which is known for rare species of wild life. One of those are lion head macaques. Being one of the rare species the government is taking initiatives to protect some rare species of animals like them.The national park has its own artificial lake following through dark forest. This national park is located on the evergreen hills of Western Ghats.

The alarming decrease in tiger population is a serious threat for the big cats. The population of the big cats are decreasing due to poaching and extinction of the breeds. The Periyar National Park has been established to reserve forest for Tigers in India. While boating in lakeside River of Periyar Lake, visitors can encounter various animals like Elephants, Nilgiri, Deer, and Langurs.

7)      Manas National Park: This Park is one of the youngest names in the list of Wildlife sanctuary in India and is listed amongst the prominent 10 wildlife sanctuaries which are meant for conserving the wild lives which are on the verge of extinction. Located in Assam, where a large number of different species found like Roofed Turtle, Golden Langur and many more. You will find more than 50 species of mammals and 300 species of birds in this park. This park is also popular for river rafting.

Watching wild animals in their natural habitats has its own beauty and its delight treat for nature and wildlife lovers.