India: Wildlife, Bird Sanctuaries, Reserve Forest For Tigers, Lions and Deer

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 Indian Peacock

Rain forest and plenty of the foodstuffs: what other basic provisions the wild animals need? The forests of India are very rich in these facilities. Most of the forests are safe for animals and birds. Many forests are designated as the reserve forests. Thus the land is made suitable to habitat for the animals and birds.  So, come to India, and enjoy nature's greatest gifts. All of the reserve forests have been equipped with class one tourist facilities. Make your India tour memorable, by visiting the Indian wildlife.                                     

The reserve forests, and big parks reserved for the wildlife, are the places attracting the attention of the tourists coming to India.                     

Flora and fauna pulsating with serene peace have become favourite among the tourists. The forests are full of Elephants, lions, cheetah and other wild animals. Deer and rabbits and other beautiful animals are free to make their homes in Indian forests. 

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Asiatic Lioness in Gir Forest

Come to the Gir Lion Reserve Forest in Gujarat, Western India. Here you will find the Asiatic Lion. It is one of the rare species in the world. Please do not do anything that teases the animal.  In past, the forests of India pulsated with roaring shots of the emperors and kings of India who enjoyed hunting of wild animals. Even they had not spared the innocent birds. The Asiatic lions were on the verge of extinction. Now the hunting of any bird or animal is prohibited in India. 

                                    

In the past, the British officers, too, had widened their playground for hunting these animals. Perhaps in hunting animals like lions, cheetah, tigers, deer, and the birds, the hunters found a novel opportunity to feel like a great colonizer. But, after the independence of India, it is not the hunters' place of choice now, as hunting is banned in India.  Now a day every type of hunting is a matter of past.        

The parks in India are safe; the forests are reserved for different species of wild animals. Birds sing here fearlessly. While going through this article, you would virtually visit some of the wonderful Bird Sanctuaries, Wildlife Reserves, and forests reserved for Tigers, Lions, Elephants, Deer, and for the birds whose species are facing the danger of extinction. So, shall we start?

Jim Corbett National Park

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Situated in the Himalayan range and in the state of Uttarakhand, formerly known as Uttaranchal of India, the Corbett National park is one of the preferred destinations for the tourists visiting India. 

The Corbett sanctuary is known as India’s wider efforts to protect endangered species of tigers. It is spread in 520 sq. km. Here the beauty of the Himalayan hills and the flow of rivers make the part an eye-catching wonder. 

In this park, in addition to the rare Bengal tigers, the tourists would encounter the nearby presence of spotted deer and peacefully living elephants gazing in the massy land of Jim Corbett Park. Once you step in the hilly areas of the Corbett Park, you would find the leopards; and in the thickness of the wild forest, the reptiles will make your eyes amazed with pleasure and variety of their species.

Location: 300 Km away from New Delhi, easily approachable from Lucknow by motorway. The nearest railway station is Ramnagar, just 15 Km away from the park. The weather in this region remains moderately cool, due to its vicinity to the Himalayan range. Just land at the New Delhi Airport, hire a cab if you are in a group, and reach the Corbett Park. Live with nature.

What will you see in Corbett National Park?

Tigers, Leopards, Elephants, Birds and Crocodiles are the main attractions of Jim Corbett National Par of India. Cruising in a comfortable Jeep Safari, or riding on the back of an elephant, the tourists enjoy seeing wild animals, birds. The best season here is during the months of November to June. During the monsoon, most of the parks in India which are under the spell of rain would remain closed for the visitors. So, ensure your stay in advance.

Those who love viewing and being with the birds, the Corbett Park is like heaven. Here they would locate the presence of Water-birds and Waterside-birds. Some of these birds are native species and the migratory flocks of the birds, too, make their vacation home in the park. The beautiful birds like Darter, Grey Heron, White and black-necked Strokes and more than 500 species of birds.

While visiting Corbett Park the accommodation would never be a problem. You can find a hotel of choice and suitable to your pocket. While going to the par from any of the nearby stations by motorway, you would find a number of restaurants and hotels on the way, serving you the delicious Indian Dishes.

Kanha National Park

If you want to feel how Rudyard Kipling might have felt while writing his Jungle Book, you should visit the Kanha National park of India. Driving on the road through the grassy meadows, you would enjoy the lush bamboo forest that preserves flower plants of more than 600 species.

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Tigress With Cubs in Kanha National Reserve Park

Kanha National park, situated in central India, spanning over 2000 square Km effectively: It covers two districts of the state of Madhya Pradesh. The well-preserved Tiger Reserve has become one of the most visited wildlife sanctuaries in India.

Location: Central India, State of Madhya Pradesh. Nearest Airport: Jabalpur 170 Km. Connecting flights to Delhi, Mumbai and other major cities of India. You can book a ticket for the train or air ticket from any authorized travel agent in India.

Kanha national park offers the tourist its rich and wonderful flora and fauna with the roaring tigers and deer dancing among the songs of big and tiny birds. Though it is an area of deciduous dense forest, the accommodation is easily available. The increasing lodging and boarding resources established here and in nearby stations would suit everyone’s budget.

While enjoying the arranged safari tour of the park, you would encounter the beauties of wildlife, bamboo forests, and the sal trees. While sitting on the back of an elephant it would look like a journey in dreamland.

When we tread through the grassland of the Kanha National park, the amazed herds of deer would cross our motorcade. The wonderful animals of different species eating this grass would make the tour memorable. The most attractive animal is the spotted deer. It is called Chital in the local language. It is wonderful specie eating grass and becoming food for the leopards and the tigers.

Kaziranga National Park

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Rhinos in Kaziranga National Park

The Brahmaputra, flowing through North-Eastern region of India, is one of the biggest rivers in the world; the 430 square Km Kaziranga National Park is situated on the banks of Brahmputra River. The one-horned Rhino is one of the most attractions for the tourist visiting this wildlife sanctuary.

Besides the Rhino, the park is thickly populated by the typical Swamp Deer known as Barahsinga and the roaming crowds of big sized elephants. The tall grass and lush green vegetation is a proper place to be home for the herds of elephants. The abundance of prey animals has made this park known as the thickly populated by the endangered species of tiger.

How to reach Kaziranga

You contact your travel agent or book a plane ticket to Guwahati (200 Km from Kaziranga) or at Jorhat airport (100). You can choose the railway and reach at Furkating station (75 km). The option of using motorway would also be a smart choice, as on the way you would encounter the restaurants cooking delicious Indian food.

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Observing wildlife or BirdLife in Kaziranga Park is a wonderful experience for the visitors’ life. They can ride in Jeep Safari or participate in conducted bus tours. Hiking is not allowed in this park, as it might disturb the peaceful life of animals and birds.

The Birdlife International has identified the Kaziranga National Park as Important Bird Area. There had been alt least seven species of vultures in this park. But is now excited, perhaps, as it is believed that the birds might have eaten the meat of a dead animal that might be contaminated by drugs of other things.