Wildlife of India


India is a land of splendours and has a bit of everything on offer-from the colossal Himalayas to the stunning beaches of God’s own country; from the amazing tribes of the north east to the beautiful desert forts of the west.

For a connoisseur of wildlife, there is a lot on the platter too. There are innumerable attractions that are world renowned and a must on the list of the wildlife aficionados. An approximate figure would be 80 national parks, 23 Tiger Reserves and 441 Wildlife Sanctuaries. It is also home to about 1250 different species of birds. Quite a number of rare and endangered species can be found in the country. The marine life is equally fascinating too. But there is not only a diversity of species but terrain too and that is what makes the experience more intriguing.

The wildlife of India

"Wildlife of India"
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The Bengal tigers, one horned rhinoceros, elephants, black bucks, Asiatic lions, cobras and peacocks are among the prime wildlife attractions in India. A wildlife escape to India will let you have an experience worth cherishing for the rest of your lives. Seated on a jeep or the back of an elephant or on a boat you could see these animals moving around safely in their natural habitat. You could come face to face with the Asiatic Lions in the Gir National Park or the one horned rhinoceros at the Kaziranga National Park.

Bird watching, Tiger Tours and special Wildlife packages are on the offer online and you could choose from a variety of options. You could go for Bird watching in Sikkim, Uttarakhand or Andaman and Nicobar Islands; Tiger watching in the Golden Triangle or the Sunderbans; spend exclusive weekends in Ranthambore or Corbett National Parks. The options are varied and one better than the other.

Wildlife tours in India

Speciality Tour operators and Resorts have come up which cater to Wildlife Tours and Experience. There are numerous wildlife resorts Wild Grass Lodge, Kaziranga ; Bharatpur Forest Lodge, Bharatpur; The Gir Lodge, Gir ; Tiger Moon Resort, Ranthambore; Tiger Trails Safari Lodge, Bandhavgarh to name a few.

The Indian culture respects all forms of wildlife hence hunting or any such form of adventure pertaining to the animals could draw trouble. It is advisable to abstain from any act that may seem to harm the wildlife in any way.

More and more holiday makers are choosing India as the Wildlife Destination. Experience the wildlife of India and experience nature in its purest form for the best Wildlife of India.

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