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Wildlife Travel in India

Posted in India, Uncategorized | December 3rd, 2009

The Indian Wildlife has been varied as well as rich in nature. Indian land is almost 4% covered by the forests where there are 90 national parks and 482 sanctuaries. There is the mix of species of the various origins. There is the huge number of the national parks and sanctuaries in the country. According to the study India has about 60-70% of biodiversity of the whole world.

Our country is the home of the numerous mammals like Asian Elephants, Asiatic Lion, Bengal Tiger, Sloth Bear, Indian Rhinoceros and Leopard that is associated with deities. The members of the Dog family like Indian Wolf, Golden jackal, Bengal Fox and Dhole or Wild Dogs which are spread vastly. Stripped Hyena, Macaques, Mongoose and Langurs are also spotted here.

Indian Wildlife has has the ‘Wow’ factor as it is having the varied biodiversity and the heritage that attracts the tourists and the visitors from all over the globe. Some of the famous National parks in India are Jim Corbett National Park (Uttaranchal), Bandhavgarh National Park and Kanha National Park in Madhya Pradesh, Gir National Park in Sasangir (Gujrat), Ranthambhor National Park in Sawai Madhopur which is having around 585 bird species. The first National Park of our country which was established in the foothills of Himalayas was Jim Corbett National Park.

There are certain famous and adventurous wildlife sanctuaries in the country such as:

Bharatpur Sanctuary in Rajasthan: It is known as the best bird sanctuary of the country. The Bharatpur Wildlife Sanctuary covers 29 square kilometers and supports 300 species of birds.
Jim Corbett: It has been located at the foothills of Himalayas. It is having the diverse variety of the flora and fauna. It has been popular for the tigers, leopards and elephants. It has been built in the year 1936. Regarding the flora of the Corbett it is stated that there are around 110 species of trees, 50 mammal species, 580 species of birds, an 25 species of reptiles.
Gir in Gujarat: It has been situated at the southwest peninsula of the Gujarat which is spreaded over 116 square mile of the state. The major wildlife attraction of the Gir is the Leopard and it is known for the largest home for the Leopards.
Periyar in Kerela: In the ranges of the western ghats in Kerela, Periyar is situated. It has been a home for the Tigers and Indian Elephants. The other wildlife attractions of the Periyar National Park is the Gaur, Wild Pigs, Barking Dear, Sambar, Dole or Wild Indian Dog, Mouse Dear.
Manas: Manas Wildlife Sanctuary is situated at the foothills of Himalayas which is then extended till the parts of Bhutan. The major species living in the park are Assam Roofed Turtle, Golden Langur, Hispid Hare and Pygmy Hog. This wildlife sanctuary covers 360 Sq km. It has been declared as the world heritage site by the UNESCO and is basically situated in Assam, India.
Kaziranga Sanctuary: Kaziranga has been located in Assam. It has been declared as the highest tiger reserve in the year 2006. The park is home to almost two-third highest density of the one horned rhinoceros.
Kanha: Its a park that has been located at Mandla and Balaghat district of Madhya Pradesh. The park has been home to the Royal Bengal Tigers, Sloth Bear, Leopards, Indian Wild Dogs and Barasingha. It has been built in the year 1955.