National Parks and Wildlife in India
India's vast terrain is home to a great deal of exotic wildlife, including regal tigers and majestic elephants. The scenic wildlife sanctuaries and national parks in India are popular tourist destinations, and must be seen to be appreciated.
There are over 80 national parks and 500 wildlife sanctuaries in India, which reflect the importance that the country places on nature and wildlife conservation. Here are five of the best places to see India's wildlife.
Planning a jungle vacation? Find out where India's largest and most well known national parks are here.
The Sanjay Gandhi National Park may not be as large or exotic as some of the other national parks in India, but its accessibility makes it very appealing. It's the only protected forest to be located within the limits of a city. To find tranquility amidst teeming Mumbai, this is the place to come!
The Sunderbans is a magnificent tangle of mangrove jungle that's the only one of its kind in the world. It's spread over 54 islands and extends into neighboring Bangladesh.
Bandhavgarh is relatively difficult to reach but it's the best place to see tigers in India.
Kanha National Park has the honor of providing the setting for Rudyard Kipling’s classic novel,
The Jungle Book. The park is well regarded for its research and conservation programs, and many endangered species have been saved there.
Nagarhole offers the opportunity to see elephants close up in their natural habitat, and it’s not unusual to see herds of elephants on the river bank.
Ranthambore National Park is very popular due to its proximity to Delhi and the fact that tigers are relatively easy to spot there.
Periyar National Park in Kerala is an excellent place for visitors to explore on a boat trip, as well as to go trekking. In addition, it’s one of the few national parks in India to remain open during the monsoon. Elephants are one of the main attractions at Periyar.
