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Wildlife Sanctuaries Of India To Pamper The Wildlife Enthusiasts In You If you want to experience the thrill and excitement of watching the royal predator ‘Tiger’ in front of you, wildlife sanctuaries in India are the perfect retreat. To conserve the rich flora and fauna of India, there are more than 500 wildlife sanctuaries in India. Some of the sanctuaries are praised for amazing sights of wildlife in India. Along with mammals, these wildlife reserves also provide shelter to reptiles, and birds. Here is a small list of top 5 wildlife sanctuaries of India worth visiting by nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts. Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary is the former name for the Keoladeo Ghana National Park or Keoladeo National Park. This is one of the largest bird sanctuaries in India, announced as a protected sanctuary in 1971. In 1985, the sanctuary was included as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The sanctuary is a treat for bird watchers as they can spot numerous beautiful birds including both native and migratory. Moreover, there are wildlife resorts, located at short distance from the sanctuary, to provide comfortable accommodation to the guests.
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Wildlife Sanctuaries Of India To Pamper The Wildlife Enthusiasts In You

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There are almost 500 wildlife sanctuaries in India, which reflects the rich flora and fauna in India. There are special tour packages available which feature visit to wildlife sanctuaries.
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Wildlife Sanctuaries Of India To Pamper The Wildlife Enthusiasts In You

If you want to experience the thrill and excitement of watching the royal predator ‘Tiger’ in front of you,

wildlife sanctuaries in India are the perfect retreat. To conserve the rich flora and fauna of India, there

are more than 500 wildlife sanctuaries in India. Some of the sanctuaries are praised for amazing sights of

wildlife in India. Along with mammals, these wildlife reserves also provide shelter to reptiles, and birds.

Here is a small list of top 5 wildlife sanctuaries of India worth visiting by nature lovers and wildlife

enthusiasts.

Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary

Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary is the former name for the Keoladeo Ghana National Park or Keoladeo

National Park. This is one of the largest bird sanctuaries in India, announced as a protected sanctuary in

1971. In 1985, the sanctuary was included as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The sanctuary is a treat for

bird watchers as they can spot numerous beautiful birds including both native and migratory. Moreover,

there are wildlife resorts, located at short distance from the sanctuary, to provide comfortable

accommodation to the guests.

Location: Ghana, Bharatpur, Rajasthan 302001, India

Area: 28.73 sq km

Year of Establishment: 1982

Flora: Alam, Babul, Ber, Kadam, Kair, Kandi, Jamun, and Piloo

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Fauna: Storks, Sarus Crane, Cormorants, White Spoonbill, Little Cormorant, Indian Shag, Green

Sandpiper, Comb Duck, Wood Sandpiper, Migratory Waterfowl, Ducks, Siberian Crane, Spotted

Deer, Leopards, Indian Hare, Wild Boar, Porcupine, Jackal, Small Indian Mongoose, Feral Cattle,

Bi-Colored Leaf-Nose Bat, Common Monitor Lizard, Russell’s Viper, Rhesus Macaque, Python,

Cobra, etc.

Best Time to Visit: October - February

Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary

Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the national parks in North Zone, located close to Delhi and Jaipur.

After being declared as a wildlife sanctuary in 1955, later in 1979, Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary was

announced as a tiger reserve under the Project Tiger. Apart from mammals, the sanctuary also provides

natural habitat to various native and migratory birds. Wildlife resorts, located in proximity with the

sanctuary, are praised for providing excellent accommodation meeting the personal preferences of the

guests.

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Location: Alwar, Rajasthan 301001, India

Area: 866 sq km

Year of Establishment: 1955

Flora: Salar, Dhak, Ber, Bargad, Gugal, Kair, Jhar Ber, Dhok, Kadaya, Gol, Khair, Arjun, Bamboo,

and Adusta

Fauna: Bengali Tiger, Jungle Cat, Striped Hyena, Chital, Nilgai, Wild Boar, Hanuman Langur,

Leopard, Caracal, Golden Jackal, Sambhar, Chinkara, Hare, Rhesus Monkeys, Peafowl, Bush

Quail, Tree Pie, Crested Serpent Eagle, Grey Partridge, Sand Grouse, Golden-Backed

Woodpecker, Indian Horned Owl, etc.

Best Time to Visit: January - February; April- June

Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary

In the South Zone of India, Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the popular wildlife sanctuaries. The

sanctuary is a retreat for wildlife enthusiasts as the sanctuary provides shelter to almost 55 species of

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mammals, 34 species of reptiles, 50 species of fishes, 227 species of birds and 21 species of amphibians.

The sanctuary shares its boundaries with states of Kerala and Karnataka. Additionally, the sanctuary is

categorized into 5 ranges such as Masinagudi, Mudumalai, Thepakadu, Nellakota, and Kargudi. The

sanctuary is also a proposed world heritage site by the UNESCO World Heritage Committee. Various

wildlife resorts are located at short distances from the sanctuary to provide a comfortable

accommodation to the guests visiting Mudumalai from all parts of the globe.

Location: Nilgiri, Tamil Nadu, India

Area: 321sq km

Year of Establishment: 1940

Flora: Casseria Ovoides, Litsea Mysorensis, Cinnamomum Malabatrum, Olea Dioca, Sneeze

Wort, Gnetum Ula, Entada Scandens, Bambusa, Dendrocalamus Strictus, Mangifera Indica,

Terminalia Arjuna, Indian Rosewood Dalbergia Latifolia, Pongamia Glabra, Syzygium Cumini, etc.

Fauna: Indian Leopard, Leopard Cat, Bengal Tiger, Jungle Cat, Panthers, Gray Langur, Striped

Hyena, Bonnet Macaque, Golden Jackal, Indian Elephants, Dhole, Sloth Bear, Gaur, Chital Deer,

Indian Spotted Chevrotain, Sambar Deer, Indian Muntjac, Moschiola Indica, Red Giant Flying

Squirrel, Wild Boar, Flying Lizard, Krait, Monitor Lizard, Spectacled Cobra, Asian Pit Vipers,

Python, etc.

Best Time to Visit: June - September; October - December

Achanakmar Wildlife Sanctuary

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The rich flora and fauna has bestowed India with almost 500 animal sanctuaries. Achanakmar Wildlife

Sanctuary is one of the wildlife sanctuaries, praised for providing natural shelter to threatened and

conserved species. Additionally, visitors also get the opportunity to spot native and migratory birds that

find shelter in the Achanakmar Wildlife Sanctuary. To ensure a memorable and thrilling vacation, there

are wildlife resorts, located close to the sanctuary, praised for providing comfortable accommodation to

the visitors.

Location: Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, India

Area: 557.55 sq km

Year of Establishment: 1975

Flora: Saja, Sal, Bamboo, and Bija

Fauna: Leopards, Chital, Striped Hyena, The Sloth Bear, Sambar, Four-Horned Antelope,

Blackbuck, Antilope Cervicapra, Wild Boar, Gaur, Bengal Tigers, Jackals, Dhole, Nilgai, Chinkara,

Muntjak, Indian Muntjac, etc.

Best Time to Visit: November - June

Hazaribagh Wildlife Sanctuary

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Hazaribagh Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the popular animal sanctuaries located in the east zone of India.

As the sanctuary features exotic flora and fauna, visit to Hazaribagh Wildlife Sanctuary is a retreat for

nature lovers along with wildlife enthusiasts. Further, to make the trip memorable, there also are safaris

organized inside the sanctuary. Along with various threatened and conserved species of mammals, the

sanctuary also provides shelter to various native and migratory birds. Wildlife resorts, located in

proximity with the sanctuary, are also available to make the trip memorable by offering a comfortable

stay.

Location: Jharkhand, India

Area: 1847 sq km

Year of Establishment: 1955

Fauna: Leopard, Wild Boar, Sambar, Chital, Sloth Bear, Hyenas, Panther, Tiger, Nilgai, Peafowl,

Black Bear, Kakar, Monkeys, Muntjac, Mongoose, Mouse Deer, Porcupine, Pigeons, etc.

Best Time to Visit: October - March

Wildlife sanctuaries in India are a treat for wildlife enthusiasts visiting India from all parts of the globe.

The above mentioned sanctuaries are worth a visit due to exotic flora and fauna featured therein.

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