INDIAN WILDLIFE
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
- Ranthambhor Sanctuary
- Bandhavgarh National Park
- Kanha National Park
- Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
- Keoladeo National Park
Jim Corbett National Park
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 is at Ramnagar. Hotels catering to all kinds of budget are available.
Ranthambhor Sanctuary
The 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.
Bandhavgarh National Park
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.
Kanha National Park
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.
Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
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.
Keoladeo National Park
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. |
