How to make the best of forest tourism in India?

Your search for a wildlife tour in India ends here. The land that abounds with both human and wildlife population welcomes you to its lush woods. Whenever the call of the wild beckons you, let go of the worldly cares and book yourself into a jungle retreat. 

With choices galore, you can find the best fit for your vacation. To make your planning easy, we present to you most-sought-forest holidays in India that will add spiritual salvation to your soul. Definitely that is going to be one of the popular wildlife getawaysin India.

The tour packages are categorized on the basis of animal spotting. 

 

Forests tour packages of India

Though forest destinations of the north India are popular among tourists, the southalso boasts of varied wildlife. Bisons, barking deer, antelope, mouse deer, jungle cat and flying squirrel are among the diverse fauna seen in the wildlife sanctuaries of the south. 

You can chooseLion safari, Tiger safari, or an Elephant safarifrom our diverse forest holidays package in India. For the avifauna lovers, there are bird watching trips as well. Just put your telephoto lenses on your camera and sit with it just to enjoy the happy hours seeing the busy birds in their diverse activities.

Biodiversity hotspots such as the Himalaya and Western Ghats form a habitat for a wide range of birds. 

Tiger Safari 

Though a tiger safari does not guarantee a sighting, there are chances of encountering the wild ones in its habitat. Tiger spotting is considered as a seasonal occurrence. It becomes more prevalent from February, as the tigers begin to frequent the buffer zone in wilderness. 

Where to go for tiger safari?

Corbett, Bandhavgarh, Kaziranga, Kanha, and Periyar national forests.

When is the best time for a tiger safari?

One can participate in tiger spotting activity from February and May.

Lion Safari

The Gir National Park of Gujarat is the only habitat for the few remaining Asiatic lions. They differ from the African lions by being tufted on elbows and the tail. Make a trip to the Gir forest if you have the tufted Lion King on your mind, because that is going to be one of your best forest holidays in India. This tripis going to leave a fathom behind in your mind.

When is the best time for a Lion safari?

From mid-October to mid-June is a good time to watch lions.

Elephant safari

An elephant safari plays an important role in exploring the wildlife. The mammoth can reach nooks and crevices of the jungle where a vehicle cannot venture. Wildlife tourists can partake in the beauty of wildlife by trekking on an elephant back. A local guide will ensure that you get your maximum share of wildlife spotting. One can enjoy the languorous pace of an elephant wading through the jungle. You can literally brush through the huge trees and look down upon the tiny members of the fauna.

Before embarking on the trip, one needs to obtain permission from forest officials.

Where to go for elephant safari?

Corbett, Ranthambore, Kaziranga, and Kanha in the North. Periyar in Kerala.

When to go for elephant safari?

November to June is considered to be the best period to hop on elephant.

Bird watching trips

Indian forests are home to around 2,000 bird species. Myriad forms and colors of avian fauna are found throughout the length and breadth of the country. The Eagle Nest Wildlife Sanctuary of Arunachal Pradesh is going to be one your best forest holidays in India. This location is considered as a prime location for bird watching.It is a home to more than 500 species of birds. However, several forests are also known to harbor a huge range of birds.

Where to go for bird watching trips?

Corbett, Bandhavgarh, Kanha, as well as Nilgiris and the Western Ghat ranges are home to a spectacular range of birds.

When to go for bird watching trips?

October to July is considered as a favorable period for bird watching.

Wildlife Photography trips

If you are an amateur wildlife photographer or a filmmaker, what could be better than learning the same art in the fielditself?

Through this, you easily come across travel packages that cater to your non-leisurely pursuits as well. Wildlife photography tours are conducted with the help of a local guide. Immerse yourself in the splendor of wildlife.