India is home to over 100 National parks, 40 Tiger Reserves and 500 wildlife sanctuaries. It too takes care of hundreds of endangered as well as normal species of flora and fauna. Each and every part of India embraces rich wildlife. If you are a nature lover, then India is an amazing destination for you. Here we are to help you with detailed information about safari holiday destinations in India-
Ranthambore National Park, Rajasthan
Rajasthan being mostly desert area, hosts home for Tiger, Sloth bears, Sambar, Wild Boars and other animals. Ranthambore National Park, situated in the Sawai Madhopur district of Rajasthan is one of the best end point for safari holidays. The tigers in park roam freely, and you need to hire a jeep to search them. The park remains open for general public from October to June.
Jim Corbett National Park, Uttarakhand
Jim Corbett National Park which is situated in the district of Nanital, is one of the India’s largest National Park. It is known for its Bengal Tigers. The park is stretched in an area of 520 square kilometers, providing home to over 500 species of fauna and wildlife species. The park remains open for public from mid-November to mid-June. Due to the heavy rainfall prone area, it remains closed during monsoon season.
Kanha, Madhya Pradesh
Kanha National Park is situated between the Satpura mountains and grasslands. Barasingha, being the major attraction of park, is also home to over 100 tigers. The park also provides habitant to gaur, jungle cats, flying squirrel, leopards and jackal. The park remains closed for its tourists from July to September.
Bandhavgarh, Madhya Pradesh
Earlier, being the hunting ground for the Royalties has now become a National Park. The large population of Royal Bengal Tigers makes it a place of attraction for tourists. It is even home to many species of birds, due to the presence of tropical forests, Sal trees and grasslands. The park is open for visitors between mid-October and June.
Nagarhole, Karnataka
Nagarhole National Park is one of the oldest park in India. Apart from being home to many animals, it hosts activities like Coracle rides, tribal village visit and bird watching. Early morning boat ride in river Kabini is an amazing experience. More than 290 tiger have made Nagarhole their home, and enjoy their time roaming around the park.
Sunderbans, West Bengal
One of the largest forests of India, Sunderbans are now home to over 50 species of reptiles, 250 species of birds and 50 species of mammals. It is covered with mangrove forests and 54 small islands, making it an amazing place for wildlife to reside. Boat ride is the only way to roam around the park. It welcomes many migratory birds during monsoon season.
Pench, Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh, is highly rich in national parks. Pench. Located in the Seoni district, is named after Pench river. It falls on the border of Karnataka and Maharashtra. Spread in around area of 2,500 square kilometers, it provides home to over 35 tigers. The park is open for tourists from mid-October to June.
Gir National Park, Gujarat
Gir National Park is the only park that is home to Asiatic lions, 300 species of birds and many species of mammals and reptiles. The park remains open from mid-October to June. Ride in the wide jungles of Gir is done through jeeps. Dusk and dawn time is mostly preferred to spot lions and tigers.