7 Most Beautiful Wildlife Sanctuaries in India

India is renowned for its vast and varied terrain, which is home to some rare species of flora and fauna. For those who enjoy nature and wildlife, it is also a sanctuary. With its rich biodiversity and varied geographical characteristics, this country is home to an amazing number of species of wildlife. For every wildlife enthusiast and nature lover, there is something here. You will be struck by the remarkable adaptations and changes in the flora and fauna as you journey through India.

Posted On October 31st, 2020

Jim Corbett

Corbett National Park leads the list, as it is not only one of India's oldest national parks, but was named after the famous writer of wildlife narratives, Jim Corbett. It was established with the objective of protecting the Bengal tigers in 1936. It is extremely famous and is situated in the foothills of the Himalayas. The park attracts a large number of wildlife lovers from all over the world, not just from within India.

Kaziranga National Park

There are large fields of tall elephant grass in Kaziranga, which will leave you amazed by their size. This is why elephant safaris are a perfect way to explore the jungle and are very popular here. The park is now a World Heritage Site and is home to two-thirds of the world's population of one-horned rhinoceroses. The Eastern swamp deer and the wild Asiatic water buffalo are other wildlife species found within the park.

Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary

Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is situated around the Periyar River and within the popular Cardamom Hills. A source of water for the local wildlife that has made its home in the park is the Periyar River. As a protected tiger and elephant reserve, the wildlife sanctuary works. Tourists will go on a safari to see elephants and tigers around Periyar Lake in their natural habitat.

Sundarbans National Park

The largest mangrove forest in the world, Sundarbans National Park is spread over more than ten thousand kilometres. These mangrove forests are in the delta of the Bay of Bengal, between India and Bangladesh. Due to the network of interconnected waterways, one can reach any corner of the forest. The Sundarbans, home to the famous Royal Bengal Tiger, is also renowned for its crocodile and snake population.

Karakoram Wildlife Sanctuary

The Karakoram Wildlife Sanctuary, also known as the Karakoram Wildlife Sanctuary or the Karakoram Wildlife Sanctuary, is a high-altitude wildlife sanctuary situated in Ladakh's Indian Union territory in the easternmost reaches of the Karakoram range in the Leh district.

Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary

This Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary tour in Satara, listed by UNESCO as a world heritage site, is the ideal weekend getaway in lush greenery away from the city's hustle and bustle. Located around the Koyna Dam, 190 km from Pune, which supplies electricity to a large part of Maharashtra, the sanctuary has many varieties of tigers, bison, and dozens of other wild animals and birds.

Kanha National Park

Another sought after destination in the list of Madhya Pradesh national parks is Kanha National Park. Established in 1955, because of its efforts to save the endangered and almost extinct species of Swamp Deer, also known as 'Barasingha', this park has gained a lot of publicity. It is also one of Asia's well-maintained parks.