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Wildlife sanctuaries in Uttrakhand offers natural habitat to the wild animals and birds, a delight for the nature lovers.

Binsar Sanctuary

Binsar Sanctuary is situated 33 km north of Almora town in the Uttarakhand state of India. It is famous for its is beautiful, quiet and panoramic Himalayan view, outstanding natural surroundings among dense forest rich in Flora and fauna. Fauna consist of Leopard, Chital, Black Beer, Langur etc and over 200 bird species including Forktail, Blackbirds, Nuthatches and Monal. The place has many species of wild flowers such as Alpine flora, Bryophytes, Pteridophytes and many more.

Askot Sanctuary

Askot Sanctuary is situated 54 km from Pithoragarh near Askot. A majestic hilly areas, surrounded by greenery are sights that lure the tourist to this enchanting canopy of evergreen forest. It inhabits species of mammals such as Snow Leopard, Jungle cat, Civet Cat, Barking Deer, Serow, Goral and Brown Bear, Many species of high altitude birds are existing in the forest.

Govind Pashu Vihar Wildlife Sanctuary

Govind Wildlife was established on March 1, 1955, and is located at Uttarkashi, covering an area of 957 sq km. Gently undulating with snow-capped mountains like Swarg Rohini, Black Peak and Banderpoonch, makes the place a popular tourist destination. The sanctuary offer a fascinating diversity of fauna including Himalayan Black Bears, Tahr, Serow, Chir, Musk Deer, Koklas, Chukor, snoe cock, steepe eagle and many more.

Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary

Kedarnath sanctuary was established in the year 1972, and is located in Garwal Himalayas. Kedarnath temple situated in the forest reserve, is visited by a large number of pilgrims. The prime attractions of the sanctuary are Snow Leopard, Snow Cock, Tahr, Musk Deer and Serow. The vegetation in the dense forest consist of Chir pine, oak, birch, rhododendrons, in addition with many species of Himalayan flowering plants.

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There are a number of national parks in India offering abundant scope for the wildlife enthusiasts, nature lovers and adventure tourists to cherish the beauty of wildlife. The wild animals and the panorama of dense forest cast a magic charm in the minds of the tourists coming for wildlife tours in India. Some of globally famous Indian national parks are Corbett, Ranthambore, Keoladeo Ghana (a famous bird sanctuary), Sariska, Pench, Kanha, Bandhavgarh, Panna, Periyar, Bandipur, Nagarhole, Dachigram, Gir Forest, Kaziranga, Manas, Rajaji and Great Himalayan National Park. These all are ideal place for wildlife expedition and Indian wildlife tourism. There are various resorts and jungle resorts around famous national parks of the country offering excellent accommodation for tourists and vacationers coming for wildlife holidays in India. Corbett National Park is India’s first national park widely acclaimed for tiger populations and rich flora and fauna.

Indian national parks are globally known for the rare species that have undertaken marvelous efforts. Endangered wildlife species are found in different national parks and wildlife sanctuaries of the country. Tigers, leopards, deer, langurs, monkeys are few amongst wildlife species that deserve special mentioning. Gir Forest is known for Asiatic lions. Also the Kaziranga National Park in Assam is popular for a large population of one-horned rhinos and wild buffalos. Periyar National Park in Kerala is a home of a large population of wild elephants and other wild animals like tigers, chitals, sambhar, deer, langurs, etc. Keoladeo Ghana National Park is a world heritage site and known for a varied species of birdlife. Bandipur National Park in south India is among travellers who want to see the rare Asian elephants. Indian national parks draws wildlife enthusiasts and adventure tourists from all over the world for exciting wildlife tours in India and provide them ample scope for different activities like trekking, nature safari, nature treks, boating, wildlife viewing, birdwatching, jeep safari, elephant safari, etc.

The northern region of India has famous national parks like Great Himalayan National Park, Dachigram National Park, Hemis National Park, Rajaji National Park, Keoladeo Ghana National Park, Corbett Tiger Reserve, Dudhwa Tiger Reserve, Ranthambhore National Park, etc.

The western region of India has famous national parks like Desert National Park, Marine National Park, Sasan Gir National Park, Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary, Sanjay Gandhi National Park, etc. The eastern part of India has famous national parks like Kaziranga National Park, Sunderbans Tiger Reserve, Manas Tiger Reserve, Chilka Wildlife Sanctuary, Simlipal Tiger Reserve, Namdapha Tiger Reserve, Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary, Buxa Tiger Reserve, etc.

The central region of India has famous national parks like Bandhavgarh National Park, Kanha Tiger Reserve, Pench Tiger Reserve, Panna National Park, Nawecaon National Park, Bori Wildlife Sanctuary, Melaghat National Park, Tadoba – Andhari Tiger Reserve, Nagzira Wildlife Sanctuary, etc. South India has famous wildlife and national parks like Periyar Tiger Reserve, Ranganthittu Wildlife Sanctuary, Nagarhole National Park, Bandipur National Park, Silent Valley National Park, Eravikulam National Park, Guindy National Park, Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary, Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary, Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary, etc.

Scattered in the different parts of India, Indian national parks have got special appeal in the core of every heart wildlife and nature lovers. These wildlife parks appeal wildlife enthusiast from all over the world for India wildlife tours. There is exciting range of wildlife travel packages available to choose from. With a right package wildlife enthusiasts can explore the charm of rich flora and fauna in various Indian national parks conveniently.

India is the most popular tourism country in the Asia. It is endowed with marvelous tourism options that never fail to steal the heart of tourism. Among the innumerable tourism options wildlife tourism of India is also very popular. The rich flora and fauna of the country grab the attention of tourists from all over the world. It is making the name of India more popular as a tourism destination among the international tourists. The picturesque landscapes and the favorable climate provide natural habitat of exotic flora and fauna in different parks and sanctuaries across India. Tourists who want to explore the wilderness of nature must visit the wildlife parks and sanctuaries of the southern region of India. Indian wildlife tours are ideal tours in India for a wildlife lovers, nature lovers, adventure seekers and Ornithologists. In fact the wildlife parks and sanctuaries of India is paradise for adventure seekers. The rich and exotic flora and fauna of the southern part of India is boon for the India’s wildlife tourism.

Some of the popular wildlife parks and sanctuaries of south India are:

Anamalai National Park Anamalai National Park is the most attractive national park in Tamil Nadu. Popularly known as the Indira Gandhi National Park this attractive park is located in the Western Ghats in Pollachi. Rich in exotic flora and fauna this national park preserves endangered Nilgiri thar, a mountain goat as well as varied species of wildlife. You will also find Nilgiri Langur, Lion tailed macaque, barking deer, pangolin and peid hornbill.

Nagarhole National Park Nagarhole National Park is an enchanting national park in Karnataka with an astonishing array of wildlife. This national park is rich in flora and fauna that preserves varied species of mammals, reptiles and astonishing species of birds. It is the ideal park for trekking as this national park preserves 250 bird species, elephant, gaur, leopard, tiger and other wild mammals. Nagarhole National Park is opened all the year round but the best time to visit this park is in between October- May.

Periyar National Park Designated a tiger reserve in 1978 Periyar is the attractive and famous national park in south India. This national park is known for the tiger reserve and preserving varied species of wildlife mammals. Periyar National Park has a picturesque lake at the heart of the sanctuary that is not only fascinating but charming as well. The reserve preserves many wildlife species but the view of the elephant and gaur are very common in the reserve.

Eravikulam National Park Set up in the 1975 Eravikulam National Park in located in the Nilgiri Hills. The park has stark yet stunning scenery of emerald grassland with lush green forest. It is the house of varied wildlife species and especially of endangered Nilgiri Thar (an endangered mountain goat). The picturesque surrounding and the rocky outcrops of this sanctuary make it an ideal destination for a memorable vacation. You can enjoy safari in this national park which will be a remarkable experience of your India wildlife tour. Well there are many other stunning and attractive national parks and sanctuaries in south India. You can explore them by booking a tailor made India wildlife tours package. Tour operators provide various wildlife tours packages to the travelers. You can all pick any one of your choice and explore the exotic flora and fauna of south India which will be an unforgettable experience of your India wildlife tours.