2. Kaziranga National Park, Assam
1. Ranthambore National Park, Rajasthan
Spanning
over 1,334 square kilometers, the Ranthambore
National Park is a royal home to predators not short
of royalty themselves – tigers. Being the main
attraction, tigers capture the interest of wildlife
photographers. While
you
enjoy
a
safari
in Ranthambore, the wild cats come out to enjoy the
warmth of the desert.
Additionally, if you can’t spot these majestic cats,
you won’t be disappointed as you will get to see other
wildlings like Sloth Bears, Wild Boars, Sambar to
name a few.
Best time to visit – October to June while tiger
sightings happen between March and May.
2. Hemis National Park, Ladakh
Spanning across 429.69 square kilometers,
the Kaziranga National Park is home to
largest
population
of
One
Horned
Rhinoceros in the world. Being far away from
the human inhabitance is perhaps the
reason for the flourishing wildlife here. Apart
from the rhinos, elephants, bears, panthers
and various pretty birds traverse the
landscape of the park. Kaziranga is also a
UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Best time to visit - November to April is the
ideal time to visit.
3. Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, Kerala
If you’re one who likes the ultimate thrill of the high
altitude, chilly winds and animals, the Hemis
National Park is your paradise. Spreading 4400 sq
km, the park is home to 16 species of mammals and
73 of birds apart from the snow leopard.
It is best known for Snow leopards, Tibetan argali
sheep, Ibex, Blue sheep, chukhar, snow cocks,
golden eagles to name some. As many as 100
endangered snow leopards call this their home.
Best time to visit - May to September is the best time
to visit. In November due to heavy snowfall, the park
closes the safari
This picturesque, 192,000-acre wildlife sanctuary
located in the lap of the Western Ghats in Kerela,
offers a lush environment for its inhabitants. There
are plenty of tigers to see apart from birdwatchers
who enjoy the park for its tropical species. One can
also boat around the park to see the animals up real
close like the elephants.
Best time to visit - Open throughout the year,
September to December is the best time to go here.
4. Sunderbans National Park, West Bengal
6. Simlipal National Park, odisha
Travelling around the mangroves of the
Sunderban National Park you will see sights like a
tiger swimming in the water, a rarity found
nowhere else! The Sundarbans area covers 4624
sq km incorporating a wide variety of birds and
reptiles and including the salt-water crocodile.
Apart from the Royal Bengal Tiger; Fishing Cats,
Leopard Cats, Macaques, Wild Boar, Indian Grey
Mongoose are also found in abundance here.
Similipal National Park is a national park and a
tiger reserve in the Mayurbhanj district in the
Indian state of Odisha covering 2,750 km2 (1,060
sq mi). It is part of the Mayurbhanj Elephant
Reserve, which includes three protected areas —
Similipal Tiger Reserve, Hadgarh Wildlife
Sanctuary with 191.06 km2 (73.77 sq mi) and
Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary with 272.75 km2
(105.31 sq mi).[1] Simlipal National Park derives
its name from the abundance of red silk cotton
trees growing in the area.[2]
Best time to visit - October to April
The park is home to Bengal tiger, Asian elephant,
gaur, and chausingha.[3]
5. Pench National Park, Madhya Pradesh
This protected area is part of the UNESCO World
Network of Biosphere Reserves since 2009.
Located almost at the border of Madhya Pradesh
with Maharashtra, the Pench National Park is a
tiger reserve spanning 464 sq kms. The
topography supports a mosaic of vegetation
ranging from moist, sheltered valleys to open, dry
forests. The Nilgai, Leopards, Wild Boars are just
some of the fantastic beasts found here.
Best time to visit - October to June