Published 22:04 IST, November 11th 2019
National parks in India that are perfect vacays for wildlife lovers
National Parks have a very serene and beautiful feel to them and to watch the animals in their natural habitat is just surreal. Read ahead to know more.
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India’s has some of the finest national parks. Travellers and nature lovers from all around the world visit our national park to catch glimpses of some of the rare animals present. India has been home to 10% of the world’s species. Here are some of the national parks that you would like to visit on your next trip.
National parks in India
Nagarhole National Park
This beautiful National park is situated in Karnataka and one of the best wildlife getaways. The park is surrounded by the Kabini River and has a part of the Nilgiri Biosphere. This park was once a hunting ground for the Maharaja of Mysore. However, in 1999 this region was declared into a tiger reserve. This national park is home to the largest group of herbivores and Asiatic elephants.
Ranthambhore National Park
Ranthambhore is heaven for photographer and wildlife enthusiasts. It has remains of a fort, along with pristine rivers and a beautiful temple. This place was a hunting ground for the royals as well. This national park is home to approximately 45 Bengal tigers. It stands in close proximity to Delhi and is incredibly popular. They have many species of animals which stroll around the park.
Gir National Park
Gir is home to the only four-horned antelopes, among various other animal species. This national park is located in the western region of Gujrat. This is one of the few national parks in India where lions are seen roaming freely outside. The Gir National park is currently home to 523 lions. This is also the only remaining natural habitat of the Asiatic lion.
Sunderbans National Park
One of the most beautiful places in India is Sunderbans. This national park is one of the largest mangrove forests and is the most biologically productive ecosystem. This park is spread around 513 square miles. This park is home to several endangered wildlife species, including the estuarine crocodile, Gangetic dolphin, Olive Ridley turtle, king cobra and Bengal tiger. Approximately this park is home to a hundred Bengal Tigers. The tigers can often be seen swimming long distances and feed on fishes.
16:50 IST, November 11th 2019