Apart from teeming with human life which is evident from the 120 crores strong population, India is also over flowing with wild life of all varieties. 440 sanctuaries, 80 national parks and 23 tiger reserves bear testimony to this fact. Here we list some of the top wild life destinations in IndiaKarizanga national park, AssamA popular tiger reserve, this one is dotted with flourishing meadows and huge marshes. Apart from the tiger, one horned rhinoceros, water buffalos, wild elephants and some of the largest pythons in the world can be found here. Ranthambore national park, RajasthanWell the royal Bengal tiger roams free here in these deciduous forests .Take an early morning or late evening safari and you are most likely to spot a whole tiger family complete with cubs resting and spending a leisurely time on the rocksPeriyar national park, KeralaSituated on the Western Ghats in the God's own country, this one is for the elephant lovers. Large herds of playful elephants roa ming around on the cardamom hills are a sight to behold. If you are lucky and searchful enough you might also catch the rare lion tailed macaque.Gir wildlife sanctuary, GujaratThis one is one of the last resort of the Asiatic lion and houses the largest number of leopards in addition to lions.Aprt from these big cats ,plenty of marshian crocodiles invoke an equal amount of fear and awe.Corbett national park, UttrakhandSpread over an area of around 1300 square meters, this is one of the largest national parks in India. Apart from teeming with wild life like nilgai ,sloth bear ,wild boar, python ,monitor lizard, kingfishers etc,it is home to more than 600 varieties of trees ,shrubs and grassesKeoladeo national park, RajasthanIf you are one those who love watching whatever limited varieties of birds that can be spotted using binoculars in towns and cities ,head straight to this place. The lovely lakes and lush green lands play host to numerous migratory birds like the Siberian crane, red kite, cinereous vulture sociable lapwings etc.
Sunder bans, West BengalA UNESCO world heritage site, this one is the kingdom of the Royal Bengal tiger .The wide swamps spread over an area of 4624 square kilometers are dotted with the big cats resting and having a leisurely time. Sights of water snakes, crocodiles and fishing cats preying on tiny marine species complete your day. Salim Ali bird sanctuary, GoaSituated in the hugely popular tourist destination of Goa, it is home to large variety of local and migratory birds including sparrows, peafowl, giant squirrel and pelicans. Nagarhole wild life sanctuary, KarnatakaA prominent hunting reserve of the former maharajas of Mysore, this one is suitable to visit all along the year except for the monsoon months .The major attractions are the Asiatic elephants and the great Indian bison. The Brahmgiri Mountains are ideal for climbers and trekkers.On your visit to India, be sure to visit at least some of these wildlife destinations. An Indian journey is unfulfilled without e xperiencing the beauty of her wildlife.
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