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India has unique and diversified wildlife, which are protected
by the Government. The most majestic of them all is the Indian
Tiger, a highly endangered species, the Indian Tiger is slowly
regaining its lost ground under the protection of The Project
Tiger.
Indian
has number of wildlife reserves and national parks. The most famous
among
them are
Jim Corbett National Park,
UP Ranthambhor Sanctuary,
Rajasthan Bandhavgarh National Park,
MP Kanha National Park,
MP Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary,
Kerala Keoladeo National Park,
Bharatpur
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 India's
first National Park lies at the foothills of Himalayas and spreads
over an area of 520 sq. kms along the banks of Ramganga river. The
tigers are the main attraction of the park, and Ramganga is the
home of prehistoric reptiles too, whereas the other carnivorous
include the Leopard, Bear, Hog, Sambar, Muntjac, Fox, etc. The park
has more than 300 species of birds such as Ducks, Snipe, Egrets,
Herons, Spotted Eagle, Harrier, Woodpecker, Darter, Cormorants and
Thrushes and the lake of the park also attracts a large number of
other species of water birds. The park opens from November 15 to
June 15. Located approx. 290 Kms. from Delhi. Nearest Rail Station
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oasis of biomass lies admist vast, arid and denuded tracks of the
desert ecology of Rajasthan, surrounded by Vindhyas and the Aravalis,
spread over an area of 392 sq. kms of thick forest with nullahs
and waterfalls. According to the naturalists, Ranthambhor is the
ideal park for observing and Photographing the activities of the
tiger. Other carnivorous in the Park are Leopard, Hyena, Jackal,
Fox, Caracal, Ratal and Bears. The park has over 300 varieties of
birds e.i.. Peafowls, Parakeets, Storks, Egrets, Flycatchers, Eagles,
Owls, etc. Wildlife-rich Ranthambhor is equally rich in archeological
monuments. The fort of Ranthambhor, situated on a large hill, is
inaccessible even today from any side except for its gate. It has
been declared protected Monument by the Archeological Survey of
India. The park opens from October to June, while November to March
are the best months to visit it. Located around 388 Kms. from Delhi
and 185 Kms. from Agra, with the nearest Domestic Airport at Jaipur
and International Airport at Delhi. Nearest Railway Station is at
Sawai Madhopur. Hotels catering to all kinds of budget are available.
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 This
is one place, where one can be sure of seeing a tiger in its natural
habitat, stretching. over 448 sq. kms. It is in the valley where
the Maharaja of Rewa discovered the World's first White Tiger.
The rich wildlife of Bandhavgarh National Park consists of Deer,
Panther, Sambar, Wild boar, and Bison. And equally rich is the
bird life of over 200 species. The park is dominated by Bandhvagarh
Fort and numerous prehistoric caves, rich with inscriptions and
drawings by prehistoric man. The park opens from October to June,
while December to march are the best months to visit it. Located
around 164 Kms. from Jabalpur and 210 Kms. from Khajuraho, with
the nearest Domestic Airport at Khajuraho and International Airport
at Delhi. Nearest Rail Station is at Jabalpur. Hotels suiting
every budget are available.
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Sal
& bamboo forests, rolling grasslands and meandering streams stretch
over 940 sq.kms. in dramatical natural splendor of Kanha in Madhya
Pradesh. The tiger roams freely here, with plenty of other animals
i.e.. Panther, Gaur, Sambar, Sloth Bear, Nilgai, Blackbuck, etc...
Besides, over 2000 species of birds like Black Ibises, Vultures,
Crested Serpent, Eagle, etc... make it a Paradise for bird watchers.
The park opens from October to June, while January to April are
the best months to visit it. Located around 165 Kms. from Jabalpur
and 280 Kms. from Nagpur, with the nearest Domestic Airport at
Nagpur and International Airport at Mumbai (Bombay). Nearest Rail
Station is at Nagpur. Hotels catering to every budget are available.
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 Spread
over 777 Sq.Kms. of the Cardamom Hills of Western Ghats. Although
an excursion on the splendid artificial lake is the standard way
to experience the sanctuary, you can also resort to walking with
the local guide in a small group but be on a lookout... Wild Elephant
herds are the greatest attractions that come to the lake to frolic
in the water. In other attractions of the sanctuary, Sambar, Bison,
Spotted Deer, Tigers, Leopards, Malabar Flyings Squirrils, Stripe
necked Mongooses, etc. Over 260 species of birds including Nilgiri
Wood Pigeons, blue-winged Parakeets, White bellied Tree Pies,
laughing Thrushes and Fly Catchers. The park opens from February
to May. Located around 208 Kms. from Madurai and Trivandrum. Nearest
Domestic Airport Madurai & Trivandrum. Railway Station is at Madurai
& Trivandrum. Hotels catering to every budgets are available.
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 Colorful
kingfishers, pelicans, Siberian cranes and trans - continental
fliers - migratory water fowl are amongst the 375 species of birds
found here.The geographical location of Bharatpur is ideal since
it is on the main North - South avian route of India, and is spread
in an area of 29.89 Sq. Kms.
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