India revels in reputation of being home to one of the world's largest and richest wildlife. The wildlife in India is being diligently protected in the many of its national parks and sanctuary. The country is home to more than 350 mammal species, over 1200 bird species, over 30000 kinds of reptiles and innumerable insects.

With 80 National Parks & 441 sanctuaries India boasts its stunning variety of wildlife. India has reserved over 4.5% of its total landmass for the conservation of its natural heritage.

The stupendous richness and diversity of its flora and fauna and the astonishing bio-diversity of India is the product of its varied topography that offers a wide range of climatic zones across the country.

From the tropical wet evergreen forests of the Ghats in the south to the alpine jungles of the Himalayas, India provides an amazing range of biological and ecological diversity. The prominent wildlife zones in India are the Himalayas, the coastal region, the Western Ghats, the Deccan Plateau, the Northeastern Region, the Gangetic plain, Trans Himalayas, the Indian Deserts, Semi Arid zones and the Indian Islands. These zones are characterized by a wide variety of climate and vegetation ranging from the tropical to the temperate and are home to snow leopards, tigers, elephants, deer, antelopes, bears, hyena, deer, jackals, wild buffalo etc.

The national parks and wildlife sanctuaries situated in almost all parts of India have played a pivotal role in the conservation of endangered species. At the same time there is a growing awareness among the people of the necessity of conservation and preservation of wildlife. is growing. A right step in the direction has been taken with the adopting the concept of Project Tiger. This has helped a lot in preventing the tiger from being an extinct animal. Biosphere reserves, project elephant, and eco-development projects are some of the steps in this direction. Added to this, efforts are being made to make the conservation programs and policies a community development affair.

India offers a multitude of wildlife adventure activities. Wildlife safaris becomes all the more exciting and thrilling due to the high density of the tropical forests resulting in the blinkering of the vision.

The options are infinite and varied, and you will find pristine serenity within the precincts of National parks and wildlife sanctuaries. Animals roam freely in their natural habitat. The truly wonderful wildlife heritage of India is one its greatest natural resources. There is an urgent need to protect and nurture these natural habitats from the threat of growing urbanization. And dwindling of the forest areas is a matter of grave concern.

Travel around India and explore the animal world of India. The more you know about the animals, the more interesting it gets to watch them.

We at Travel Around India have devised some of the best wildlife packages in India, which will live up to the expectations of every wildlife enthusiast in the world.

The Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary

The Keoladeo Ghana National Park, or The Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary as it is popularly known, is situated between two historic cities of India- Agra and Jaipur. An ornithologists' delight, the sanctuary is a virtual paradise of some of the most interesting species of birds found in India. Largely the result of the efforts of Dr. Salim Ali, this artificial creation is now accepted as a World Heritage Site. The sanctuary plays host to about 380 species of birds, one third of which are migrants who after spending the winter here return to their breeding grounds in the Arctic and Central Asia. The most popular bird here is the Siberian crane, a bird on the verge of extinction. Other guests at the sanctuary include the Dalmatian pelicans, the darters, storks, wheatears, stints, kingfishers, flycatchers, larks and many more to name.

How to Reach There

Bharatpur is well connected to other tourist destinations with road and rail.

Corbett National Park

Described by Rudyard Kipling as a primal jungle, Corbett National Park is India's first and finest National Park. Named after the great hunter who later turned to a great conservationist, the Park is located on the foothills of the western Himalayas in the districts of Nainital and Pauri Garhwal in the state of Uttar Pradesh. It now includes the Sonanadi Wildlife sanctuary in its premises. The main attractions of this place include the Ramganga River and the various streams that vivisect the land into ridges and ravines. The Park houses tigers, leopards, the sloth bear, Himalayan black bear, jackal, yellow throated marten and a host of other species.

How to Reach There

By Air
Phoolbagh, Pantnagar at a distance of 50 kms, is the nearest airport.

By Rail
Ramnagar is the nearest railhead after which road transport has to be availed. By Road

The place is well connected by road.

Dudhwa Tiger Reserve

The Dudhwa Tiger Reserve is located in the Lakhimpur-Kheri district of Uttar Pradesh and is a fine example of diverse and productive Terai eco-systems. It is home to a large species of rare and endangered species, including the tiger, leopard, swamp deer, hispid hare, Bengal floricans, etc.

How to Reach There

By Air
The nearest airport is Lucknow.

By Rail
The nearest railway stations are Dudhwa 4 km, Palia 10 km, and Mailani 37 km. Dudhwa, on North-Eastern Railway meter gauge section is connected via Mailani to Lucknow & Nainital.

By Road
The place is well connected by road.

Kanha National Park

Kanha National Park, situated in Madhya Pradesh, serves as the setting for Rudyard's classic Jungle Book. The Park is dedicated to preserving nature's endangered species including the black buck, swamp deer, sambhar, and chital. The main wildlife attractions of this area include the tiger, bison, guar, porcupine, chousingha, nilgai, mouse deer, sloth bear, jackal fox, porcupine, hyena, jungle cat, python, pea fowl, hare, monkey, mongoose, tiger, and leopard.

How To Reach There

By Air
Nagpur is the nearest airport.

By Rail
Jabalpur is the nearest railhead.

By Road
The Park is well connected by road.

Kaziranga National Park

Situated in the northeastern state of Assam, northwest of the state capital Guwahati, the Kaziranga is one of the most picturesque wildlife parks in India. It is the natural home of the one-horned rhinoceros, and the elephant. Viewing wildlife in Kaziranga Park in the presence of the mighty Brahmaputra river and the adjoining Mikir Hills, makes the experience all the more unforgettable.

How To Reach There

By Road
The Park is well connected by road.

By Rail
The nearest railhead is at Jorhat at a distance of 84 kms.

By Air
The nearest airport is also at Jorhat.