The tropical climate and lush green
forests of India support a wide variety of wildlife. Infact, you can
hope to see some of the most exotic species of wild animals and birds in
the country. Every year, a large number of wildlife tours are organized
in the country, through which the nature lovers explore the wildlife
treasures available here. Indian is home to Gir National Park, the only
abode of the Asiatic Lion in the whole world. Likewise, it also provides
a number of abodes to the Royal Bengal Tiger.
There are a large number of national parks wildlife sanctuaries, tiger
reserves and bird sanctuaries in India, which serves as a repository of
its rich flora and fauna. One can find not only animals, but also some
of the rarest birds and reptiles within the boundaries of these
reserves. Apart from that, some of these national parks and sanctuaries
also visited by a large number of migratory birds every year. India,
being a responsible country, has started a number of conservation
programs to conserve the rare and endangered species.
Amongst the most popular national parks of India are Gir National Park,
Jim Corbett National Park, Desert National Park, Keoladeo Ghana National
Park, Mudumalai National Park, Valley of Flowers National Park, Periyar
National Park, Pench National Park, etc. Then, there are the bird
sanctuaries and wildlife sanctuaries, comprising of Wayanad Wildlife
Sanctuary, Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, Kutch Wildlife Sanctuary, Sultanpur
Bird Sanctuary. The jeep safaris and elephant safaris organized at these
parks and sanctuaries are the best ways to explore its rich wildlife.