The Indian subcontinent is one of the most ecologically diverse places in the whole world; there are all kinds of ecosystems available for the wildlife enthusiast to explore! Of these, Safari Spots are plenty in number, given the number of reserves and animal sanctuaries that have been set up. Here are 5 Safaris you can take up –
Ranthambore National Park in Rajasthan stretches for over 1300 square kilometers and is home to a number of predators, especially the tiger! Sloth Bears and Wild Boars are also likely to pop into your sight as you travel through, so don’t forget those cameras!
Gir National Park in Gujarat, home to the gorgeous Asiatic Lions is the crowning glory of the State. There are around 300 types of birds and more than 25 types of reptiles that lounge around the park; no wonder it’s a hot spot of wildlife enthusiasts!
Bandhavgarh National Park in Madhya Pradesh is another site where the tigers rule supreme; only these are the more exotic types – the Royal Bengal Tigers! The entire park is filled with exotic species of fauna, which has flourished since it’s a protected land area.
The Sundarbans in West Bengal are an absolute must for any wildlife or safari enthusiast. Royal Bengali Tigers are right at home in their swampy habitats; adding to the experience is travelling on canoes instead of jeeps and looking up at exotic flora like the mangrove forests that fall under the protected land category again!
Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary in Kerala is the best place to check out the wild elephant species that India has to offer! It’s a place of rejuvenation and restoration – former poachers and hunters have been rehabilitated into ecotourist guides that now work towards protection of these animals they once hunted! At the heart of the Sanctuary lies the Sabarimalai Temple, so you can get a dose of spiritualism that lies close to nature!
Kaziranga National Park is one of the few remaining parts in India untouched by mass human presence. It is the habitat of the world’s largest population of one-horned rhinoceroses, as well as many mammals, including tigers, elephants, panthers and bears, and thousands of birds. So come experience this unique wild life zone on the eastern part of India.
These are just a few of the places you can try out to get a taste of the flora and fauna that India has to offer; biodiversity is as rich and varied as the Indian culture and lifestyles themselves are!
