"Faith is the bird that feels the light and sings when the dawn is still dark. " ~ Rabindranath Tagore

Wild Life Sanctuaries

Sasan Gir Wildlife Sanctuary, Gujarat
Nestling in the foothills of the Nilgiris, main fauna are the tiger, elephant, gaur, leopard, chital, wild dog, sloth bear and sambar. A wide variety of birds like the peafowl, partridge, quail, hornbill and ibis are also found here. Read More...

Nagarhole National Park, Karnataka
Notable carnivores are tiger, leopard, jungle cat, jackal, wild dog and sloth bear. Herbivores include elephant, spotted deer, sambar and gaur. Over 250 species of birds are present, including the malabar trogon and malabar pied-hornbill and birds of prey such as crested hawk-eagle and crested serpent-eagle. Read More...

Corbett National Park, Uttarakhand
The main inhabitants of the park are the tiger, elephant, gaur, sambar, chital, wild dog, sloth bear, partridge, pheasant, jungle fowl and numerous other varieties of birds and animals. There are many opportunities for bird watchers in this park with over 580 species of birds. Read More...

Valley of Flowers National Park, Uttarakhand
This U-shaped alpine valley, formed by retreating glaciers, remains snow-covered from November to May. When the ice thaws in June, the valley is rich with herbs, medicinal and flowering plants, which burst into a profusion of colour in July and August. Read More...

Madhav National Park, Shivpuri, MP
Commonly sighted are chinkara deer, the Indian gazelle, nilgai, sambar, chausingha (four-horned antelope), blackbuck, sloth bear, leopard, and the ubiquitous common langur. The park is equally rich in avifauna which include the cormorant, painted stork, white ibis, laggar falcon, purple sunbird, paradise, flycatcher and the golden oriole. Read More...

Kanha National Park, M.P.
Kanha is one of the most popular Parks in the country for tiget-sighting. Read More...

Sariska Wildlife Park, Rajasthan
The dry deciduous and thorn forests support an increasing population of sambhar, nilgai, chausingha and cheetal. Predators include leopard, hyena, jungle cat and jackal, apart from tiger. The area is also rich in avifauna including shrike, parakeet, gray partridge, golden backed woodpecker, peafowl, crested serpent eagle, babblers and owls. Read More...

Bandipur National Park, Karnataka
Nestling in the foothills of the Nilgiris, main fauna are the tiger, elephant, gaur, leopard, chital, wild dog, sloth bear and sambar. A wide variety of birds like the peafowl, partridge, quail, hornbill and ibis are also found here. Read More...

Thekaddy/Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
Certainly the best wildlife park to view elephants in the wild. Read More...

Some National Parks and Sanctuaries in India
Brief about some National Parks in India and the best time to visit them. Read More...

Wildlife Parks in Karnataka
An introduction to the variety of flora and fauna in Karnataka. Read More...

Wildlife Sanctuaries in Goa
The Bhagwan Mahaveer, Bondla, Cotigao and Dr.Salim Ali Wildlife Sanctuaries are open to visitors interested in a glimpse of Goa's natural environment. Read More...

Wildlife in Jammu-Kashmir
The largest mountain range in the world, the Himalayas, is one of the richest havens for animal life. Read More...

Wildlife in Orissa
40% of Orissa is covered by forests, with tigers, leopards, wolves, elephant, bear, deer, sambar, black buck and boar are found. Indigenous quail, hare and black partridges are found in scrub jungles. Fowls and wild ducks are commonly seen. Crocodiles and alligators frequent the rivers and creeks. Read More...

Wildlife in West Bengal
15 Wildlife Sanctuaries, 5 National Parks and 3 Tiger Reserves provide a home for the State's wildlife - tiger, leopards, elephants, rhinoceros, Indian bison, sloth bear, Himalayan black bear, wild boar, salt water crocodile, common langur, rhesus monkeys and colourful birds. Read More...

Wildlife in Sikkim
Sikkim has a large variety of animals that are peculiar to the Himalayan environment. Read More...

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