Featured National Wildlife Parks to Visit in India

If you are interested in discovering and enjoying the flora and fauna of the country, visiting some of the outstanding wildlife parks is the answer. The wildlife sanctuaries and national parks of India are exquisite and equipped with all the amenities an avid explorer needs. Avifauna, flora, aquatic fauna, and other wildlife can be captured in their natural habitat in some of the country’s outstanding general wildlife parks.

The first national park was established in 1936 and is now called Jim Corbett National Park. It is one of the most famous and visited national parks in the country. In 1970, India had only five national parks, however, as of 2007, more than ninety-six general parks have been established. The need and growth of wildlife is slowly increasing and more than 166 national parks are said to be underway.

Some of the most pristine parks in India include the Great Himalayas, Jim Corbett Park, Dachigam, Ranthambore, Kaziranga National Park, Bandhavgarh National Park, and more.

Here is a list of some of the best wildlife parks that you should not miss:

Sundarbans Park: This splendid mangrove forest is unique in the world. The Subdarbans is found in West Bengal and extends into Bangladesh. The National Park is a series of more than 54 islands and can be accessed through boat trips. The Sundarbans offer one of the best wildlife experiences in the country. They are home to the famous Bengal tiger. There are countless wonders of wildlife in this estuarine delta. Sundarbans is blessed with the Ganges and Brahamaputra and is a land of exchanges and mangrove forests. It is also home to a variety of birds and flora. Some of the most famous plants that you can observe are Kankara and Khalsi. As for fauna, in addition to the famous Bengal Tigers (more than 400 of them), Chital Deers and Rhesus Monkeys that can also be seen. Within the Sundarbands is also the Sajnakhali Sanctuary, which is famous for its bird population. There are tourist hostels in and around the area.

Jim Corbett Park: One of the nation’s first national wildlife parks, Jim Corbett National Park remains one of the best in the country. The park is located in the foothills of the Himalayas and is home to a wide variety of flora and fauna, including lions, tigers, and elephants. The park is said to have more than 110 species of trees, 580 species of birds, 50 species of mammals, and 25 species of reptiles. When it comes to wildlife, the park is home to deer, wild boards, leopards, and more. There are several hostels in and around the park.

Kaziranga Park: it is one of the most pristine national parks in the country. Located along the Brahmaputra in Assam, Laziranga is one of the most lush and green sanctuaries for fauna and flora. Kaziranga is home to the great horned Indian rhinoceros. It is also home to a host of elephants, swamp deer, hog deer, tigers, jungle cats, otters, wild boars, and more. Accommodation is available in and around the park.