Top Wildlife Destinations in India
1. Jim Corbett National Park, Uttarakhand
- India’s first national park (1936).
- Famous for Bengal tigers, elephants, leopards.
- Best for jungle safaris and birdwatching.
2. Ranthambore National Park, Rajasthan
- Known for tiger sightings in scenic ruins.
- Home to leopards, marsh crocodiles, sloth bears.
3. Kaziranga National Park, Assam (UNESCO)
- Stronghold of the Indian one-horned rhinoceros.
- Also has elephants, wild buffaloes, swamp deer.
4. Sundarbans National Park, West Bengal (UNESCO)
- World’s largest mangrove forest.
- Elusive Royal Bengal tigers, saltwater crocodiles.
5. Bandhavgarh National Park, Madhya Pradesh
- Highest tiger density in India.
- Ancient Bandhavgarh Fort and rich tribal culture.
6. Kanha National Park, Madhya Pradesh
- Inspiration for Kipling’s Jungle Book.
- Barasingha (swamp deer), tigers, lush meadows.
7. Gir National Park, Gujarat
- Only natural habitat of the Asiatic Lion.
- Also home to leopards, antelopes, and hyenas.
8. Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, Kerala
- Located around Periyar Lake.
- Elephants, tigers, and rare birds in the Western Ghats.
9. Nagarhole National Park, Karnataka
- Part of Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve.
- Elephants, leopards, and rich bird life.
10. Pench National Park, MP/Maharashtra
- Famous for tiger population and jungle safaris.
- Shared ecosystem with Satpura and Kanha.