March 22, 2022

A Guide to India’s National Parks


National Park of Nagarhole

The Nagarhole National Park (now known as the Rajiv Gandhi National Park) is part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, India’s greatest stretch of protected forest, which also includes the sanctuaries of Bandipur, Mudumalai, and Wynaad. Nagarhole National Park was established in 1955 as a wildlife sanctuary and was proclaimed a national park in 1975. The park now covers an area of 640 square kilometres and is comprised of a series of mild hills and valleys north of the Kabini River. The park is centred around a permanent water reservoir established after the Kabini River was dammed in 1974.

Nagarhole’s ecology differs from that of Bandipur in that moist deciduous forests, including bamboo, teak, eucalyptus, and cassia, dominate much of the sanctuary, offering a haven for a diverse range of species. as well as birds Apart from tigers, Nagarhole is home to all of the Nilgiri hills’ resident species, including Nilgiri tahr, Nilgiri langur, bison, leopard, Asian elephant, wild boar, deer, dhole (wild dog), and porcupine. Rare species such as the endangered Malabar trogon, Malabar pied hornbill, and crested hawk-eagle live beneath a thick canopy of trees that can reach thirty metres in certain spots.

640 square kilometres

From October through March is the best time to come.

Among the notable fauna are the Nilgiri tahr, Nilgiri langur, bison, leopard, Asian elephant, wild boar, deer, dhole (wild dog), and porcupine, in addition to tigers.

How to Get There: Mysore, 80 kilometres distant, is the nearest major railhead, providing train links to a huge variety of towns and cities throughout India. Bangalore has strong air and train connections. To the rest of the country, Nagarhole is 220 kilometres away, and Ooty is around 240 kilometres away. Nagarhole is connected by bus to Bangalore (approximately 6 hours) and a network of other towns in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala. You can rent a car in one of the towns – Bangalore is particularly easy for getting to Nagarhole.

You may witness wildlife in the park by hiring a jeep or riding on the back of an elephant. The elephant is the finest way to travel far into the jungle.

Forest of Bharatpur

The government-run Bharatpur Forest Lodge is near the Keoladeo National Park, which is 190 kilometres from Delhi and 55 kilometres from Agra in Rajasthan.

Accommodation Facilities There are 17 beautiful air-conditioned rooms with adjoining bathrooms  as well as hot and cold running water

Other Services » Cycle rickshaws and bicycles for park excursions. Bird-watching guides are available for an additional fee. A backup generator.

National Park of Periyar

Periyar is a protected region and a Project Tiger nature reserve in the South Indian state of Kerala, located high in the Western Ghats highlands near the boundary with Tamil Nadu. It is divided into two districts: Idukki and Pathanamthitta.

The protected region is 777 km2, with a 350 km2 core zone designated as the Periyar National Park and Tiger Reserve, also known as the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. The park is often commonly referred to as Thekkady. Thekkady is four kilometres from Kumily is located roughly 100 kilometres east of Alappuzha, 110 kilometres west of Madurai, and 120 kilometres southeast of Kochi.

Kanziranga National Park

 Kaziranga, located in the Indian state of Assam, is the site of a remarkable success in the conservation of the One-Horned Rhinoceros and a number of other wild creatures in North East India. It is the home of the Great Indian One Horned Rhinoceros and other wild animals.

Kaziranga National Park was listed on the World Heritage List in 1985 as one of the key natural habitats for in situ conservation of biological species of universal value. The Kaziranga National Park size is 429.93 square kilometres, with an additional 429.40 square kilometres located in two districts. Golaghat and Nagaon, both in Assam. The park’s entire area within Nagaon district is 175 square kilometres, of which 135 square kilometres fall under Bagori Forest Range office and 40 square kilometres fall under Ghorakati Forest Range office. And, of course, there’s the tiger. Ranthambore has much more to offer than only wild life safaris and vacations to Ranthambore National Park.

National Park of Ranthambore

The Ranthambore National Park in Rajasthan is well-known for its tigers and is one of the best spots in the country to witness these magnificent animals in the wild. A ideal time to visit is between October and May, when the nature of the dry deciduous forests allows for frequent sightings. The park spans about 400 square kilometres and is located between the Aravali and Vindhya mountain ranges. The national park’s varied topography is home to creatures such as the jackal, mongoose, sloth bear, and leopard.

 Kaziranga, located in the Indian state of Assam, is the site of a remarkable success in the conservation of the One-Horned Rhinoceros and a number of other wild creatures in North East India. It is the home of the Great Indian One Horned Rhinoceros and other wild animals.

Kaziranga National Park was listed on the World Heritage List in 1985 as one of the key natural habitats for in situ conservation of biological species of universal value. The Kaziranga National Park size is 429.93 square kilometres, with an additional 429.40 square kilometres located in two districts. Golaghat and Nagaon, both in Assam. The park’s entire area within Nagaon district is 175 square kilometres, of which 135 square kilometres fall under Bagori Forest Range office and 40 square kilometres fall under Ghorakati Forest Range office. And, of course, there’s the tiger. Ranthambore has much more to offer than only wild life safaris and vacations to Ranthambore National Park.

National Park of Ranthambore

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The Ranthambore National Park in Rajasthan is well-known for its tigers and is one of the best spots in the country to witness these magnificent animals in the wild. A ideal time to visit is between October and May, when the nature of the dry deciduous forests allows for frequent sightings. The park spans about 400 square kilometres and is located between the Aravali and Vindhya mountain ranges. The national park’s varied topography is home to creatures such as the jackal, mongoose, sloth bear, and leopard.

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