India is the 7th largest country in the world by area.
Approximately, 22% of its geographical area is covered with dense forest.
Several endangered & rare species of animals and birds survive in the
forest area. The Government of India has taken useful steps to protect &
conserve its exotic wildlife. India has 80 national parks and 440 wildlife
sanctuaries. You can also find luxury accommodation in these sanctuaries during
your wildlife tour packages in India. These forest lodges will serve you
delicious Indian foods.
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Exotic Animal Species
There are a huge number of animals in Indian forests which
attract the thousands of tourists every year. Some of these exotic admired
animals are the Royal Bengal Tiger, Asian Lion, One Horned Rhino, Flying Fox,
Sloth Bear, White Tiger, Asian Elephant, Tibetan Fox, King Cobra and Flying
Squirrel etc. Apart from these animals, the nation also boasts of a large
number of exotic bird species like Spangled Drongo, Sunbird, Great Indian
Hornbill, Great Indian Bustard, Woodpecker, Cuckoo, Golden Falcon etc. Many of
these beautiful animal & bird species are found only in India and nowhere
else.
Best Destination for Wildlife Tour in India
Some areas which are rich in Indian wildlife include
Rajasthan, Kerala, Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Assam, and Gujarat. Ranthambore
National Park, Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary, Desert National Park and Sariska
Tiger Reserve are situated in Rajasthan. You may explore the wildlife of
Rajasthan on camel, elephant & jeep safaris during your India wildlife tour
packages.
Gujarat state is also rich in Indian wildlife. The most
famous attraction for nature lovers here is Gir National Park. This park is
home to “Asian Lions”. You can see few lions hunting for animals in this
national park on your India wildlife holidays. The other attraction for
wildlife lovers includes Marine National Park and Blackbuck National Park. Rann
of Kutch Desert is popular of its wild donkeys.
Asian Lion |
West Bengal state in India is famous for “Royal Bengal
Tiger”. You can see many tigers in the Sunderban national park. You may see
wild elephants in Kerala. Goa is internationally famous for its romantic
beaches but the nature lovers can visit the state for totally different
reasons. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary in Goa is home to several rare & exotic
bird species. The wildlife sanctuary is a paradise for wildlife photographers.
Royal Bengal Tiger |