Are you a wildlife
enthusiast? Have you ever felt the urge to see animals in their
natural habitat? Do you want to feel the adrenaline rush when an
angry elephant chases your jeep or when you come face to face with
the majestic tiger? If your answer to all the above is in the
affirmative, then India’s wild life sanctuaries are the place for
you! Being a tropical country, India is home to 350 mammals and 1200
species of birds, preserved in different regions of the country
within 59 National Parks and 372 sanctuaries. Some of the endangered
species like the Javan Rhinoceros and the Royal Bengal Tiger may only
be found in these national parks
Some of the famous
wildlife sanctuaries are the Corbett National Park (Uttar Pradesh),
Ranthambore(Rajasthan), Kaziranga National Park(Assam), Kanha
National Park(Madhya Pradesh) etc. These sanctuaries are home to
mammals like the Rhino, elephant, tiger, lion, barasingha and birds
like thrushes, babblers, bulbuls, cuckoos, doves, bee eaters,
rollers, flycatchers, warblers, robins etc.
Visitors have a number of
options to choose from for their stay in these beautifully preserved
sanctuaries. Most of these hotels provide huts to stay in for a
complete jungle experience. The hotel packages generally include a
safari into the forest and sighting of animals. Jeep safaris, Tiger
Safaris, nature walks, canter safaris are offered to explore the
forest. The tour guides are locals with a good knowledge of the
forest area
The wildlife tourpackages in india are offered by a number of operators and may be
booked online. One may plan a short stay of two days or a long trip
to be assured of sighting the elusive species like the tiger. Seeing
the animals in the wild is an experience one must not miss. India is
blessed to have such a rich bio-diversity and one must not miss the
chance to enjoy it. The sanctuaries are a haven for wild life
photographers who wish to capture on lens, these magnificent animals
and birds. It’s a good option for families as well, as kids would
enjoy seeing animals in the wild. So pack your bags and arm yourself
with a camera because the jungle beckons you.
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