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Wildlife Travel - National
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For
many, the thrill of the wild is something very hard to resist.
Indeed, the jungle with all its treasures and untold mysteries
has always attracted man. So if you too want to discover the
beauty of the jungle, indulge in a tour to some of the popular
national parks in India. With their varied geographical features
and exotic flora and fauna, the national parks in India offer
wildlife lovers the time of their lives.
Amongst
the most popular national parks in India are: |
Corbett
National Park Uttaranchal
The Corbett National Park is a primal jungle as Rudyard Kipling
put it. Despite extensive tourism, the park has managed to
retain its primeval ambience, where man must walk timorously,
in awe and with a strong sense of his own insignificance.
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Ranthambore
National Park is situated in India's northwestern
state of Rajasthan, near the town of Sawai Madhopur, midway
between Bharatpur and Kota townships. Originally a hunting
ground of the Maharaja of Jaipur, Ranthambore National Park
was declared a game sanctuary in 1955. In 1980, it became
a national park and listed among the reserves protected under
Project Tiger (1973). Ranthambore National Park is famous
for its tigers. |
Kanha
National Park Madhya Pradesh
Situated in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, the picturesque
Kanha National Park was the inspiration behind Rudyard Kipling's
unforgettable classic Jungle Book. The romance of the Kanha
National Park has not reduced over time-it is still as beautiful.
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Kaziranga
National Park Assam
Kaziranga National Park, situated in the northeastern state
of Assam, is one of the most picturesque wildlife parks in
India. The natural habitat of the one-horned rhino (Rhinoceros
unicornis), Kaziranga lies on the southern banks of the Brahmaputra
River, northeast of Assam's capital Guwahati. |
Silent
Valley National Park Kerala
Located in the Kundali Hills of the Western Ghats, the Silent
Valley National Park holds a valuable reserve of rare plants
and herbs. The park is rich in its wildlife, and elephants,
lion-tailed macaques and tigers are the most common denizens
of this park. |
Pench
National Park Maharashtra
The Pench National Park on the border of Madhya Pradesh and
Maharashtra has been known through the ages for its rich flora
and fauna. Many writers like Captain Forsyth, A.A.D. Brander,
R.A. Strendale, and Rudyard Kipling have all mentioned Pench
in their books as the place with rich and beautiful flora
and fauna. |
Nagarhole
National Park Karnataka
Nagarhole National park derives its name from the combination
of two Kannada words-'Nagar,' meaning snake, and 'hole,' meaning
streams. True to its name, quite a few serpentine streams
fork through the rich tropical forests of the park. |
Panna
National Park Madhya Pradesh
Situated in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh at
a distance of around 57 km from Khajuraho is the Panna National
Park. The park is known worldwide for its wild cats, including
tigers as well as deer and antelope. |
Madhav
Shivpuri National Park Madhya Pradesh
Madhav Shivpuri National Park was established in the year
1958 at the time of the creation of the state of Madhya Pradesh
after independence. It received its present name in 1959.
Before this it was known as Madhya Bharat National Park that
originated as a private game preserve of the rulers of Gwalior.
Today it enjoys further protection under the Wildlife Protection
Act of 1972. |
Rajaji
National Park Uttaranchal
The Rajaji National Park is named after the first Indian Governor
General of India and well-known freedom fighter, C. Rajagopalachari
or Rajaji, as he was popularly known. The park was established
in 1983 after amalgamating three wildlife sanctuaries, namely,
Rajaji, Motichur, and Chilla in the southern foothills of
the Himalayas. Today, the park boasts of the highest concentration
of wild elephants in the entire Uttaranchal. |
Sunderbans
National Park West Bengal
Situated south of Kolkata, Sunderbans is one of the most unique
ecosystems in this part of the world and is dominated by mangrove
forests. A UNESCO world heritage site, Sunderbans is home
to the largest number of wild tigers in the world. |
Sanjay
Gandhi National Park Maharashtra
The Sanjay Gandhi National Park or Borivali National Park
has the distinction of being the only National Park in Mumbai.
Notified in 1974, it is set in hill ranges around the suburb
of Borivali in Mumbai. It plays host to various wildlife species
like the panther, antelope, mouse deer and wild bear. |
Great
Himalayan National Park Himachal Pradesh
Great Himalayan National Park is located in the upper ranges
of Himalaya It is a kaleidoscope of alpine flora and fauna.
A major part of the national park is permanently under glaciers
and ice. |
Pin
Valley National Park Himachal Pradesh
The Rohtang Pass, in the northern parts of India, is a site
where one can view the most drastic of landscape variances
- the lush green head of the Kullu Valley; awesome vista of
bare, brown mountains; hanging glaciers, and snowfields that
dazzle in the crisp light. Placed in the district of Lahaul
and Spiti (Himachal Pradesh) this region has been untouched
by the onslaughts of time. Pin Valley National Park is part
of this beautiful land and showcases the best of floral and
faunal species that these high hills of Himalayas can offer.
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Hemis
High-Altitude National Park Jammu & Kashmir
Hemis High-Altitude National Park is the largest high-altitude
reserve of India. Very close to Leh, in the area of Markha
and Rumbak Valleys, the area in general is rocky and sparsely
covered. |
Valley
of Flowers National Park Uttaranchal
Valley of Flowers National Park or Bhyundar Valley National
Park is situated in the Garhwal Himalayas in the newly formed
state of Uttaranchal. It is near Joshimath, which, from time
immemorial, has been a revered place of pilgrimage for the
Hindus. |
Dachigam
National Park Jammu and Kashmir
Dachigam National Park enjoys a proximity to the beautiful
city of Srinagar, the capital of Jammu and Kashmir state.
Its forests and picturesque landscape have always attracted
tourists. The park is divided into two large sectors-the Lower
and Upper Dachigam regions with altitudes of 1700 and 4300
meters, respectively. |
Nanda
Devi National Park Uttar Pradesh
In the vicinity of Nanda Devi (7817 m), the second highest
peak in India, is situated the Nanda Devi National Park, which
has some of the most unique high altitude flora and fauna
in the world. The park has been declared a World Heritage
Site by UNESCO and in its vicinity are the Valley of Flowers,
Badrinath Temple, and Hemkund Sahib. |
Simlipal
National Park, Orissa
Simlipal national park originated primarily as a hunting ground
for the royalty. It was formally designated a tiger reserve
in 1956 under Project Tiger in May 1972. It was elevated to
a national park status in 1979. |
Sultanpur
National Park Haryana
If one is an avid wildlife enthusiast and happens to be in
Delhi, the Sultanpur National Park could be the ideal destination.
The sanctuary, located at a distance of 45 km on the National
Highway No 8, is a birdwatcher's paradise with a sizable population
of resident and migratory birds. |
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