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The wildlife attractions of India are huge and worth appreciating. Numerous rare and endangered species of animals, birds and reptiles can be found in the country. The marine life is equally interesting. The tigers, rhinoceros, elephants, black bucks, lions, cobras and peacocks are the prime wildlife attractions in the country. Apart from these, there are other wildlife species too that have commanding presence in the forest areas of the country. A wildlife trip to India will allow you a close encounter with all these marvelous wildlife species.

See these animals roaming around freely and safely in their natural habitat on a jeep, on the back of an elephant or camel or from a boat. Also, explore the interiors with the help of your guide to discover the vividness of the flora which provide shelter and food to these animals. All these are so unique and interesting in themselves that you will be forced to revisit the wildlife regions time and again.

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Corbett National Park in Uttaranchal, India
Corbett National Park and Tiger Reserve lies 280 km north-east of New Delhi in the Nainital and Pauri Garhwal districts of Uttaranchal. Named after the celebrated hunter turned naturalist, Jim Corbett who immortalized the area through his famous books, Corbett is India's first national park and was established in 1936. Encompassing 1318 sq kms of foothills of the Western Himalayas and the adjacent terai region Corbett contains a wide range of habitats between 400 and 1200 meters. The thick Sal forests in the bhabar zone and the chaurs (or open grassland) are intersected by river valleys and streams ~ tributaries of the Ramganga and Kosi rivers creating primeval forests which are a hotspot of bio-diversity.

Periyar Sanctuary in Kerala, India
Situated on an area of 777 square kilometers in the Cardamom hills region of the Western Ghats the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the largest and most frequented wildlife reserves in India. 350 square kilometers area forming the core region was declared as a National Park in 1982. In 1895 a dam was built across Periyar River to provide irrigation facilities in Tamil Nadu. Located close to the border of the states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu, the park makes an ideal base to have a sojourn while undertaking long journey across the Ghats between Madurai and the coast. It's also a convenient place for excursion to the Cardamom hills, combined with the well known pilgrimage center of the Sabarimala, a couple of tea factories, spice plantations, and spectacular view of the forest waterfalls all of them a stone's throw distance.

Ranthambore National Park in Rajasthan, India
The Ranthambore National Park is located in the district of Sawai Madhopur in Rajasthan, India. The town of Sawai Madhopur is located at a distance of 14 km from the park. The Ranthambore National Park suffers extreme climate with temperatures soaring up to 47 °C during summers and dipping to 2°C during winters. In summers, temperature inside the park is pleasant, though outside, where all the resorts are located, it can be unbearable. The best time to visit the park can be either Nov- Feb or April-May. The former is suitable for those who like to roam around in pleasant weather while the latter is specifically for those who wish to see the tiger.

Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary in Rajasthan, India
One of the finest bird parks in the world, Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary (Keoladeo Ghana Natiuonal Park) is a reserve that offers protection to faunal species as well. Nesting indigenous water- birds as well as migratory water birds and waterside birds, this sanctuary is also inhabited by Sambar, Chital, Nilgai and Boar. More than 300 species of birds are found in this small wildlife park of 29-sq-kms of which 11-sq-kms are marshes and the rest scrubland and grassland. Keoladeo, the name derives from an ancient Hindu temple, devoted to Lord Shiva, which stands at the centre of the park. 'Ghana' means dense, referring to the thick forest, which used to cover the area.

Bandhavgarh National Park in Madhya Pradesh, India
Bandhavgarh is the jewel in Madhya Pradesh's crown. Situated at a distance of 195 km from Jabalpur and 225 km from Khajuraho, the Bandhavgarh National Park is a premier wildlife preserve in the Vindhya mountain range of Central India. It is a tiny park compared to Kanha but with nearly the same number of tigers and leopards, or at least that is the official figure. Besides tigers and leopards, Bandhavgarh is also extremely productive for medium-sized bison herds. Bandhavgarh came into existence as a national park in 1968 with a core area of 105 sq. km, which was later extended to include two adjoining sal forests in 1986. Before becoming a national park, it was the game reserve of the Maharajas of Rewa. But due to loss of royal patronage, it remained neglected for a long time until the government declared it a national park to control rampant poaching in the area.

Nanda Devi Wildlife Sanctuary in Uttaranchal, India
The Nanda Devi National Park is one of the most spectacular wilderness areas in the Himalayas. It is overshadowed by the peak of Nanda Devi, which rises to over 7,800 m. Nanda Devi National Park was established in the year 1980. The first men on record to have reached this park, while yet in its pristine form, were the British Mountaineers Eric Shipton and Bill Tilman. The area had largely remained untouched till then, except for Tilman's successful attempt on Nanda Devi in the year 1936. However, since 1950 the increasing number of treks & climbing expeditions to the area has to some extent affected the virgin characteristic of this place. Nanda Devi National Park is characterised by the unique mix of flora and fauna.

Kanha Wildlife Sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh, India
Kanha national park is a tiger reserve that extends over an area of over 1940 sq km. A horse-shoe shaped valley bounded by the spurs of the Mekal presents an interesting topography. Steep rocky escarpments along the edges offer breathtaking views of the valley. Realizing the danger on the Tiger population in the country, the Government started the "Project Tiger" at Kanha and in 1974 the area was declared a Tiger reserve. The park is also the habitat of the high ground Barasingha. The park was created in 1955 by a special law and since then it has dedicated itself in preserving a variety of animal species. Many endangered species have indeed been saved here. Today Kanha is among the few most scenic and beautiful wildlife reserves in Asia. This 'Tiger Country' is the ideal home for both predator and prey.

Sunderbans Wildlife Sanctuary in West Bengal, India
Covering nearly 10,000 sq.km of mangrove forest and water (40% of which lies in West Bengal and the rest in Bangladesh), the Sunderbans are a part of the world's largest estuarine delta formed by the rivers Ganges, Brahmaputra and Meghna. An intricate network of inter-connecting waterways characterize this area, although very few carry fresh water, having been completely cut off from the main rivers due to geological factors. Most of these channels are maintained by the diurnal tidal flow, with tidal waves rising to a height of up to 7.5 m. The entire mangrove forest extends over an area of 4262 sq.km, of which forests cover 2320 sq. km. The name Sunderban comes from the predominance of the tree species Heritiera fomes, locally known as 'sundari' because of its elegant look. It is believed that Bonbibi, the goddess of the forest, protects the wood-cutters, honey-collectors and fishermen on their hazardous missions. For, there is an old jungle saying `Here the Tiger is always watching you'.

Rajaji National Park in Uttaranchal, India
Rajaji has not been notified as a national park, yet it enjoys all the privileges of one. It will soon be getting the status of a national park. 820 sq. kms of beautiful green belt of Shivaliks is occupied by Rajaji National Park. Spreading across the districts of Haridwar, Pauri Garhwal and Dehradun, Rajaji is actually a joining of three sanctuaries, i.e. Rajaji, Motichur and Chilla. In 1983, these three sanctuaries were conglomerated under Rajaji National Park. Though each of them is different yet together they make a great wildlife reserve. Rajaji attracts large number of tourists every year. It is not just the wildlife, but also the natural beauty of the place, green Shivaliks, the rivers, the pleasant weather which plays an important role in attracting tourists.

Valley Of Flowers in Uttaranchal, India
Discovered by Frank S. Smith, an English mountaineer explorer and Botanist, while on an expedition to Mt. Kamet, the Valley of Flowers is a Nature's Gift to Man. The Valley of Flowers in the north Indian state of Uttranchal is a booming bouquet of beautiful, lively and multihued flowers. The Valley of Flowers National Park, spanning over an area of 87.5 sq km has the largest potpourri of wild flower species. Known to the inhabitants as the Bhyundar valley, the Valley of Flowers is hidden from the scrutinizing eyes of the civilization. The valley was declared a National Park in year 1982

Great Himalayan Park in Himachal, India
The Great Himalayan National Park Hemmed in on three sides by the towering peaks of the Himalayas, Himachal Pradesh's Great Himalayan National Park is undoubtedly the place to go for a rendezvous with the wildlife of these mountains. Here, amidst dense forests of blue pine and cedar, in high alpine meadows and mountain slopes which remain covered with snow throughout the year, lives one of the densest and most impressive populations of Himalayan wildlife. Created in 1984, the Great Himalayan National Park (officially known as the Jawaharlal Nehru Great Himalayan National Park) includes, in a wide swathe of land covering 765 sq km, the previously-established Tirthan Sanctuary.

Suketi Park in Himachal Pradesh, India
Suketi Fossil Park is one of its own kinds in entire Asian region since it is the only one where a park has been created at the actual site of excavation. The excavations unearthed here include fossils and skeleton of pre historic animals. Presently the park displays six sets of life size models of animal fossils. There is one of the extinct Grand Elephant (Stegodonganesa Sivatherium), one of a Hippopotamus with six incisors (Hexaprotodon-Sivalensis) and yet another one of Giant Land Tortoise (Colosschelys Atlas). The rest of the three life size models of fossil include Paramachaerdus or the Sabre Toothed tiger and Crocodilia.

Kumarakom Sanctuary in Kerala, India
Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary is located 12km from Kottayam in Kerela. Among the finest bird sanctuaries in India, Kumarakom is situated on the banks of Vembanand Lake. Well renowned for its avian population, Kumarakom offers a range of bird watching spots for avid bird watchers. Sprawling over a wide expanse of 101 acres, the enchanting wooded beauty of the sanctuary lures a large number of foreign visitors. Most interesting is the time when Siberian Cranes visit this sanctuary.

Wayanad Sanctuary in Kerala, India
Established in 1973, the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary is contiguous to the protected area network of Nagarhole and Bandipore of Karnataka and Mudumalai of Tamilnadu. Rich in bio-diversity, the sanctuary is an integral part of the nilgiri biosphere reserve, which has been established with the chief objective of conserving the biological heritage of the region.

Desert National Park in Rajasthan, India
The Desert National Park is situated in the state of Rajasthan near Jaisalmer. This is one of the largest national parks, covering an area of 3100 sq. km. The desert sanctuary being a fragile ecosystem has its own flora and fauna. Birdlife in this sandy habitat is vivid & spectacular. The great Indian bustard is another magnificent bird found in relatively fair numbers. It migrates locally in different seasons. The region is a haven for migratory and resident birds of the desert. One can see many eagles, harriers, falcons, buzzards, kestrel and vultures. Short- toed eagles, tawny eagles, spotted eagles, lagger falcons and kestrels are the commonest of these. Sandgrouse are spotted near small ponds or lakes. Sea shells and massive fossilized tree trunks in this park record the geological history of the desert.

Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary in Rajasthan, India
The Sariska wildlife sanctuary, which is spread over an area of 800 square kilometers, lies in the Aravalli hills. Recently in news for its tiger reserve, the Sariska sanctuary also nests a variety of birds. Within the sanctuary, there is a large Siliserh lake and ruins of medieval monuments, which are an add-on to its beauty. Declared as a National park in 1979, the Sariska National park in Rajasthan presents a vivid picture of the wildlife to its onlookers.

Namdapha National Park in Arunachal Pradesh, India
Spread over an area of 1,985 sq km, Namdapha National Park in Arunachal Pradesh is largest national park of the northeast region. It is also one of the largest wildlife protected areas In India. The Namdapha National Park is a few kilometers away from Miao the district headquarters situated on the Indo-Burma border. The landscape of the park is very challenging, as it covers a wide range of altitudes from 200 m to 4,500 m. The Namadapha National Park at Arunachal Pradesh has diverse and rich stock of flora and fauna that are typical of this area. The lush green under growths are thick with the crisscross of canes, bamboos, wild bananas and variety of vegetations The splendour of the wet tropical rain forest is breeding ground for various animals and birds, which is notable and worth seeing.

Gir National Park in Gujarat, India
The Gir national park is the only home in India of the Lion of which there are nearly 300 in the park. The Gir national park lies in the Gujarat peninsula in SW India. The terrain is rugged with low hills and the vegetation is mixed deciduous, with stands of Teak, Acacia, Jamun, Tendu and Dhak trees, interspersed with large patches of grasslands. On the hills of the trees are sparse and stunted. Within the sanctuary, there are numerous human settlements of cattle herders called Maldharis with an estimated 20,000 head of livestock (which, incidentally, forms a significant part of the Lion's diet). There are also places of Hindu worship and pilgrimage and sulphur springs at Tulsi Shyam and Kankai Mata. At the edge of the park there are good populations of Indian Gazelle, protected by the religious sentiment of the local people. Birds in the park include the Paradise Flycatcher, Bonelli's Eagle and Painted Sandgrouse. Three unusual reserves, the Nalsarover Lake and Sanctuary, where large numbers of water-birds can be seen; the bare saline flats of the Rann of Kutch, incredibly the home of the Indian wild ass and the spectacular Flamingo island where nesting colonies of flamingoes are to be seen, make Gujarat an exciting place for wildlife enthusiasts.

Kaziranaga National Park in Assam, India
The Karbi hills of Assam dilute into plush wooded grassland to shelter the endangered one-horned Rhino (Rhinoceros Unicornis), on the banks of the mighty Brahmaputra River. They call it Kaziranga, an UNESCO World Heritage Site for serving as the only sanctuary of its pride-of-place - the rhinos. Come monsoon and the forest is submerged by the backflow of the Brahmaputra. But Kaziranga and her denizens have learned to live with the floods and it raises itself phoenix-like every year. Hunted mercilessly for its horn, that resembles that of the legendary Unicorns, and is believed to have aphrodisiac properties, India once woke up with only a handful of them. A lore dates back to the British era when the then Viceroy's wife, Lady Curzon was so disheartened to find no rhino at Kaziranga, that she impressed upon her husband to help save the animal. Today 100 years later, in what can be called this Century's Greatest Conservation Success Story, the Rhino population at 1600 is the single largest in the world

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Golden Triangle Wildlife Tour in India
Duration: 12 Nights / 13 Days
Destinations Covered: Delhi - Mandawa - Pushkar - Jaipur - Ranthambhor - Palpur - Agra-Delhi

Tiger Safari in India
Duration: 13 Nights / 14 days
Destinations Covered : Ranthambhor-Bharatpur-Agra-Kanha & Bandhavgarh National Park

North India Wildlife Tour
Duration : 14 nights / 15 days
Destinations Covered : Delhi - swaimadhopur- ranthambore - jaipur- bharatpur - fatehpursikiri - agra - umeria- bandhavgarh - kanha - nagpur - delhi


Bird Watching Wildlife Tour
Duration : 8 Nights / 9 Days
Destinations Covered : Delhi - Nainital - Mukteshwar - Delhi.