Wildlife in India – Indian National Parks

Tour into Indian wildlife & The Jungle Book

Tour into Indian Wildlife is incomplete without characters from the Jungle Book. Like Mowgli, Bagheera, Sher Khan, Bhaloo, Haathi, Akeyla… Remember them? They are all characters from The Jungle Book who have become a part of our lives.

Did you know that “The Jungle book” is set in one of the  Central Indian National Parks? Rudyard Kipling, the author, was born in India. He spent the first six years of his life here. He then left, came back after about 10 years for another six years or so. Are you one of those who love the Jungle Book? It’s time to meet the real heroes of the book and the movie in the real setting of India.

Where to go for a tour into Indian wildlife

The jungles that house the wildlife in India are spread across the country. Each Jungle has its own hero. It could be the lion, tiger, elephant, rhino, deer or the cute Hornbill. The list is a little long. Here’s a quick introduction to some of the best national parks of India.

Tour into Indian Wildlife – Top Indian National Parks

Kanha National Park

Kanha is about lush green forests and a large expanse of grassland. Many believe that this was one of the inspirations for The Jungle Book. The park is known for tigers and Swamp deer (Barasingha). Apart from this you can find many grazing Sambhars and Gaurs in the evening. Kanha is one of most well maintained national parks in Asia. Check out a tour of Kanha National Park.

Gir Forests  

Asiatic lions are present in the Gir forest in large numbers. You can find the Asiatic lions in their natural habitat only here. The Park has successfully saved the Asiatic lions from  extinction. Ridges, plateaus and isolated hills make up this forest. The Maldhari tribes and lions share a symbiotic relation here. The Maldharis have been living in the Gir forest for ages now.  Try a visit to the Gir National Park.

Kaziranga National Park

Kaziranga is a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is home to the world’s largest population of one-horned rhinoceros. Besides, it is a great place to see a large chunk of the wildlife in India… Like elephants, panthers, wild water buffaloes, river dolphins, bears, and thousands of birds. Do you want to try a  Kaziranga National Park Tour?

Nameri National Park

Nameri National Park, Assam is at the foothills of Eastern Himalayas and is between Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.  Nameri National park is famous for different varieties of birds. It has more than 300 species of birds – it is indeed a birder’s paradise. The stay at eco camps and river rafting is something that you should not miss.

Jim Corbett National Park 

Corbett and its tiger territory gave birth to Project Tiger in 1973. This large national park comprises grasslands, lakes, hills, marshy areas, and river belts. Corbett Park is known for more than 650 species of birds (both resident and migratory), raptors, endemic fish eating crocodile and more, other than tigers. Write to us and we will be happy to customize your India experience with a trip to Corbett.  Click here to read about a tour of Jim Corbett National Park.

Hemis National Park, Ladakh

The Hemis National park is at a high altitude of around 17,000 feet in Ladakh. Snow Leopards make this place famous. Ladakh is a destination for nature and spirituality. This national park showcases another side of Ladakh. The Hemis National Park is famous for its unique vegetation and the snow leopards.

Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park, Andaman

Mahatma Gandhi marine national park is famous for  marine life, corals and sea turtles . It is also a great place for bird watching. The birds are both local and migratory.  This national park is also a good option for snorkeling and scuba diving. For the not so adventurous souls, boat rides are also great. Click here to plan a trip to Andaman islands.

Sundarban mangrove forest

This is a forest like no other. A mangrove forest on a delta. Where the big rivers empty into the Bay of Bengal. A land that is an ecological study, a geological marvel and the nurturer of various lives – animal and man. This is in the Eastern part of India and a must-visit for the experiential traveler in search of wildlife and wild living… Read this to experience the wildlife of Sundarbans National Park.

Bandipur National Park

Located in the state of Karnataka, Bandipur National Park has the second highest population in India. This park neighbors three other parks namely Wayanad National Park, Nagarhole National Park and Mudumalai National park. All of them put together form the Nilgiris Biosphere Reserve. This reserve is the largest habitat of wild elephants in South Asia and largest wildlife protected zone. Read this for information on everything about touring to Bandipur National Park.

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How to plan your tour into Indian wildlife

Wildlife in India is very diverse. This because of the varied topography. I have suggested some of the Indian national parks. A few of these are absolute must-do while planning a trip to India. If you are a wildlife junkie, Indian forests and Indian national parks will be an experience of a life-time.

All these National parks are in different states of India. However, all the states have airports in their key cities. Good roads connect these wildlife destinations to the airport. Write to us – we will be glad to plan your itinerary optimally.

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