Popular National Parks & Wildlife Sanctuaries in India

India has a very rich and diverse wildlife. From the top mountains in the north, the marshy lands in the east, to the tip of Kanyakumari in the south, India is a home to a number of Wildlife conservation parks and sanctuaries. Wildlife sanctuaries in India are meant to conserve the flora and fauna and provide a place for animals to live in their natural environment. It has their own beauty & have always been an alluring and satisfying experience.

From the roar of Tiger, clinking of the horns, to the chirping of the birds, it’s the high time to have the live adventurous experience of such noises, instead of seeing them just in television!

Here’s the list of top Wildlife Places to Visit in India and what all you can find there!

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1- Jim Corbett National Park, Uttarakhand

If you love bird watching then Corbett is a virtual haven for such tourists! It’s a part of the larger Corbett Tiger Reserve and Project Tiger Reserve lies in the Nainital district of Uttarakhand being home to a number of tigers. This unique tiger territory is best known by the father who gave birth to Project Tiger in India to protect the most endangered species. White Tiger is famous here, if you’re lucky enough you can spot one! Corbett is home to more than 650 species of resident and migratory birds! Nature watch and adventure wildlife viewing in the park is done in an open four wheeler Jeep Safari in Jim Corbett and on elephant back.

Species to see at Jim Corbett – Royal Bengal Tiger, Elephants, Golden Jackal, Sambar Deers, Four to Five Species of Deer And Rich Birdlife, Spotted Deer.
Places to see – Bijrani Safari Zone, Jhirna Safari Zone, Dhela Safari Zone, Dhikala Zone, Durga Devi Zone, Sitabani Buffer Zone.
Best time to Visit/when safaris are available in Jim Corbett – For Birding, October- February is the most captivating time, best time for tiger seeing is March- May
Safari Tour – Jeep Safari is available in Jim Corbett

2- Ranthambore National Park, Rajasthan

Do you know who is the pride of Ranthambore National Park?

It’s The Machali – Tigress Queen of Ranthambore, is the most famed in India. Now to have a look of Machali, you must visit here.

It’s considered as one of the famous and former hunting grounds of the Maharajas of Jaipur, today the Ranthambore National Park terrain is a major wildlife tourist attraction spot. The Ranthambore Park is majorly famous of its tigers. The tigers can be easily spotted even during daytime busy at their ordinary quest- hunting and taking proper care of their young ones.

Species to see at Ranthambore National Park – Tigers, leopards, Hyenas, Jackals, Jungle cats, Indian Foxes and a wide range of birds like Pelicans, Ibis, Flamingos, Egrets, Parakeets
Places to see – Bakaula, Kachida Valley, Lakarda and Anantpura, Raj Bagh Ruins, Padam Talao, Ranthambore Fort.
Best time to Visit/when safaris are available in Ranthambore National Park – The park remains open from October to June, but the ideal time to sight tigers is March – May
Safari Tour – Canter and Gypsy format

3- Kanha National Park, Madhya Pradesh

Have you ever heard about the Swamp Deer?

It’s a large deer with a head to body length of 6 ft. It has a yellowish brown colour with a white spots along the spine. It will be a nice experience for you to catch a look of famous swamp deer.

You should also know this park’s greatest achievement is the preservation of the hardground Swamp Deer (Barasingha), saving it from near extinction. This park in Madhya Pradesh came into being in 1955. The entire park can be seen from the famous sunset point known as Bamni Dadar – the heightened attraction.

Species to see at Kanha national park – Tiger, bison, gaur, sambhar, chital, barasingha, barking deer, black deer, The birds species in the park include storks, teals, pintails, pond herons, egrets.
Places to see – Bamni Dadar, Kanha Museum
Best time to Visit/when safaris are available at Kanha national park – Park is open from October to June. Peak time to visit Kanha is November to March.
Safari Tour – Jeep format is available at Kanha national park.

[Suggested Tour: Kanha National Park Tour Packages]

4- Gir National Park – Gujarat

Do you want to enjoy an exciting safari and catch a look of a king of the jungle, then Gir National Park is the ideal wildlife place you should head towards. Gir is the only natural habitat of world popular Asiatic Lions. It’s been known that the lions here are eco-friendly! It gives shelter to more than 200 species of birds and the sanctuary has been declared as an important bird area by Indian Bird Conservation National. Lion Safari and boating are the main things to do here.

Species to see at Gir National Park – Asiatic Lions, Indian leopards, sloth bears, jungle cats, striped hyenas, snakes, blackbucks, crocodiles, monitor lizards
Places to see – Wildlife sanctuary, enjoy jeep safari and bird watching at Sasan Gir.
Best time to Visit/when safaris are available at Gir – October- June
Safari Tour – Minibus, Jeep safaris are available at Gir.

5- Bandhavgarh National Park, Madhya Pradesh

At present it’s a famous natural hub for White Tigers. Such a tiger has a black stripes typical of Bengal tiger, but carries a white or near- white coat. Lucky ones can spot one! This park has a significant number of Leopards and Deer. Wildlife enthusiasts and nature lovers should visit this park at least once!

Species to see at Bandhavgarh National Park – Bengal tigers, Elephants, deers, primates, reptiles and a large number of birds.
Places to see – Tala Zone, Khitauli Zone, Magadhi Zone
Best time to Visit/when safaris are available at Bandhavgarh National Park – November- February
Safari Tour – Jeep/Car Safari, Elephant Safari are available at Bandhavgarh National Park

6- Sunderban National Park, West Bengal

Are you fascinated by the tigers? Royal Bengal tigers? Did you know, it is the national animal of India and Bangladesh. Amazing species of tiger which is yellow to light orange in colour.

Do you want to see them swimming in water? Then definitely you should travel around the Mangroves of the Sunderban National Park. Sunderban National Park got its name from one of the mangrove plants known as Sundari. The core area of the park has its own natural boundaries with the river Matla on its west, the river Haribhanga on its East, and Netidhopani and Gosba in the North. One can enjoy the honey and fresh fishes from the lakes and rivers of Sunderban. This park is among the top wildlife destinations for enjoying wildlife holidays in India.

Species to see at Sunderban National Park – The Royal Bengal Tiger, Crocodiles, bull sharks, primates and snakes, dolphins
Places to see – Sajnekhali Watch Tower, Sudhanyakhali Watch Tower, Do Ban Ki Watch Tower, Netidhopani Watch Tower, Bhagatpur Crocodile Project.
Best time to Visit/when safaris available at Sunderban National Park – September to May
Safari Tour – Jeep safaris are not available, the way to traverse the Sunderban National park is by availing a boat.

7- Periyar National Park, Kerala

For all the nature lovers there, the Periyar National Park is a paradise for you, because of lush green slopes and landscapes, it is a visual treat. This park is the only park in the South India which has an artificial lake, flowing through the forests. Though Periyar National Park is a Tiger Reserve, tourists come here to view the Indian elephants in the act of ablution and playfulness by the Periyar lake.

Species to see at Periyar National Park – Elephants, Tigers, Leopards, Deers, snakes and reptiles, lion-tailed macaque, the Nilgiri Langur
Places to see – Kumily, Cardamom Hills, Boat Cruises
Best time to Visit/when are safaris available at Periyar National Park – October to June Safaris are available at Periyar.
Safari Tour – Jeep Safari is the format for a Safari tour at Periyar National Park.

8- The Great Himalayan National Park, Himachal Pradesh

The paradise for Bird Lovers. This Great Himalayan National Park is located in snow-capped peak of mountain regions of Kullu along with the coniferous forests, sloping hills and green landscapes. Great Himalayan National Park is the crowning glory of the Himalayan slopes. One can take a walk among the clouds, breathe in fresh pollution-free air, go on a trek among the forest lands and take a boat ride on the river Tirthan. Also camp under the stars!

Species to see at Great Himalayan National Park – The snow leopard, musk deer, primates, Himalayan pit viper, Blue Sheep, Musk Deer and Himalayan Thar
Places to see – Kullu
Best time to Visit/when safaris are available at Great Himalayan National Park – April to June, September to October is a great time to visit Great Himalayan National Park.
Safari Tour – Jeep Safari!

9- Kaziranga National Park, Assam

The One-Horned Rhinos are second in size only to the white rhinos, it has a grey- brown skin with pinkish skin folds. Its upper legs and shoulders are covered in wart-like bumps.

It is a very popular tourist destination in India. Due to its rich flora and fauna and beautiful ambience, the Kaziranga National Park is a must visit for adventure seekers.

“Kaziranga excites the sense, arrests the souls. It beckons a visit”

Species to see at Kaziranga National Park – One Horned-Rhinoceros, Tigers, Elephants, Swamp deer, Wild Buffalo
Places to see – Tea gardens, Panbari reserve forest, Kakochang waterfalls
Best time to Visit/when safaris available at Kaziranga National Park – November – April
Safari Tour – Jeep and Elephant safari are available at Kaziranga National Park.

10- Satpura National Park, Madhya Pradesh

Thinking to relax, and spending your vacation in a quite vast greenery place to refresh your mind, then you must head towards the Satpura National Park this winter. Every member of the wild world be it black buck, leopard wild dogs, can be seen enjoying a wonderful stay in the Satpura National Park. The terrain is very rugged at the Satpura National Park.

Species to see at Satpura National Park – Black Buck, Leopard, Wild Dogs, Indian Bison, Malabar Giant Squirrel, Crocodiles
Places to see – Pachmarhi
Best time to Visit/when safaris are available at the Satpura National Park – October – April
Safari Tour – Jeep safaris, Walking Safari, Elephant Safari, Canoe Safari, Boat Safari

Best Places For Wildlife Experiences In India