Famous Wildlife Sanctuaries in India to Visit
India is a vast and diverse country. It is widely acclaimed for its unique cultural and geographical features. There are many tourism options available in the country appealing travelers from all over the world. Wildlife or jungle tourism is one of the most popular tourism options available in this country. India has rich flora and fauna with several wildlife sanctuaries. There are about 550 wildlife or animal sanctuaries in this country including some tiger reserves, national parks and bird sanctuaries. Almost all national parks of this country were initially wildlife sanctuaries. Here is brief information about some of popular animal sanctuaries of this country.
Keoladeo Ghana
Located in Bharatpur in Indian state of Rajasthan, Keoladeo Ghana is a famous Indian avifauna sanctuary. It is widely acclaimed for migratory birds but also has many different species of resident birds. It is declared as UNESCO world heritage site in natural category.
Sariska
Located in Alwar district of Indian state of Rajasthan, Sariska is one of the most sought after animal sanctuaries, tiger reserves and national parks in India. It has rich flora and fauna but best known for royal Bengal tigers.
Ranthambhore
Ranthambhore National Park is located in Sawai Madhopur district of Rajasthan. It is among most sought after destination for jungle tourism in India. It is best known for good population of royal Bengal tigers. It is considered as one of the finest animal sanctuaries in India to see royal Bengal tigers. Here tigers can be easily spotted even during the daylight.
Manas
Manas national park is a famous Indian wildlife sanctuary located in Indian state of Assam. It is also a UNESCO world heritage site listed in natural category. It is known for rare and endangered animals such as Golden Langur, Pygmy Hog, Hispid Hare, Assam Roofed Turtle, etc. It has good population of wild water buffalo.
Periyar
Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the most sought after wildlife sanctuaries in India. It is located in Indian state of Kerala, God’s Own Country. Periyar has rich flora and fauna with different species of mammals, birds, reptiles, fish, insects, and vegetations.
There are many other animal and wildlife sanctuaries in this country where wildlife enthusiasts can enjoy and explore rich flora and fauna. Exotic wildlife in India definitely will enthrall you and provide you unique experience to relish for lifetime. You shall never forget the charm of wildlife tourism in India exploring various wildlife or animal sanctuaries.
Yadav John is an eminent analyst and writer in wildlife tour and travel related topics. He has authored many books on Travel guide for Wildlife in India and Wildlife Sanctuaries in India. Now he is rendering his services.
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