A diverse mix of climates and terrain has blessed India with some of the most varied and distinctive wildlife on the subcontinent. With around 80 National Parks and over 440 sanctuaries the country is home to more than just the iconic Indian tiger and with a range of accommodation available to suit, an India safari promises a truly unique experience.
Bandhavgarh National Park
Covering some 450 square kilometres of lush landscapes of Madhya Pradesh, and dominated by the imposing bastions of its famous fortress, Bandhavgarh National Park id one of India’s premier wildlife sanctuaries, boasting the highest concentrations of tigers in the country. Legendary home to the elusive white tigers of Rewa, its forested hills and expansive wetlands echo to the cries of macaques and lemurs, hornbills and fish eagles.
Kanha National Park
The inspiration for Rudyard Kipling’s ‘Jungle Book’ stories, Kanha is an expansive wilderness of forested valleys and plateaus that present us with one of the most spectacular parks in Asia. One of India’s Project Tiger reserves and covering nearly 2,000 square kilometres, it is probably one of the best places in the country to spot its famous tiger predator, as well as the rare swamp deer, leopard, sloth bear and a dazzling array of birdlife.
Ranthambhor National Park
Amidst the Arvalli ranges, Ranthambhor National Park in eastern Rajasthan is a glorious mix of lush valleys and rolling hills, plateaus and turquoise lakes, where tiger and leopard hunt the forests and marsh crocodiles bask besides the banks of the rivers. Once the private hunting grounds of the Maharajahs of Jaipur, the park is blessed with more than 300 species of birds, as well as large numbers of deer and sloth bears.
Game Viewing in India
Whilst most people naturally equate India with the magnificent tiger, there is more to this spectacular landscape than the captivating majesty of Shere Khan. With a breathtaking array of habitats, India presents the visitor with a natural wonderland of almost matchless proportions. The best time to visit is usually between November and April, when the climate is most pleasant for morning and afternoon game drives and elephant back safaris.
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