India has an incredibly diverse
wildlife; thus making her several national parks and wildlife sanctuaries a
paradise for every kind of person; from the environmentalists to the bird
watchers or the simply curious.
Popular destinations for wildlife
safaris include Bharatpur's Keoladeo Ghana National Park, known for its rich
diversity of bird life. The Panna National Park predominantly houses several
deer species such as the Chinkara, the Chital, and Indian gazelle. It also
houses an artificial lake that is the home to birds like the migratory Geese,
Pochard, Teal, Red Wattled Lapwing, Painted Stork, Laggar Falcon, Purple
Sunbird, and Golden Oriole.
Jim Corbett and Sariska National
Parks are most commonly frequented for a glimpse of the ever elusive Tiger. While
the former is situated in the Himalayas and is home to the Bengal Tiger,
Sariska also offers dense forests rich in animal life such as Indian Porcupine,
Striped Hyena, Indian Peafowl, Indian Palm Civet, and a variety of deer.
Other destinations for wildlifesafari’s include Ranthambore National Park that offers not only a scenic view
of the Vindhya and Aravali hill ranges and historic forts but also animals such
as the one-horned Rhino, Tigers, Jackals, Mongooses, and Leopards. Wildlifesafaris are also conducted at the Rajaji, where, tourists can see Elephants,
Leopards, Jungle Cat, Barking Deer, Python, Slothy Bear, and King Cobra. For
exciting elephant ride safaris, The Hemis High Altitude National Park is a
popular choice given its high altitude and lack of access via vehicles.
