Wildlife Vacations in India

Where to go to spot Asiatic Lions in India?

Gir National Park is the only protected area in Asia where one could spot Asiatic Lions in their natural habitat. It is located in Junagarh district in Gujarat. A succession of rugged ridges, isolated hills, plateaus, dry scrub land and open deciduous forest characterize the topography of Gir National Park, the last natural habitat of Asiatic lions. The overwhelming presence of the big cat diverts the attention of the visitors from the remarkable bird population which even caught attention of great ornithologist Dr. Salim Ali.  There are over 32 species of mammals, 300 species of birds and 26 species of reptiles present in this national park in India. - See more  click here

Which are the best places to spot tigers in India?

Ranthambore National Park, Rajasthan

Ranthambore National Park is one of the finest wildlife sanctuaries in India located in Rajasthan. It is well known for its friendly tigers and is one of the best national parks in India to see these majestic predators in the jungle. Tigers can be easily spotted even during the day time. A good time to visit Ranthambore National Park is in November and May when the nature of the dry deciduous forests makes sightings common. Its deciduous forests were once a part of the magnificent jungles of Central India. The park is also home to one of the UNESCO inscribed World Heritage Sites in the category of hill forts of Rajasthan. - See more click here

Bandhavgarh National Park, Madhya Pradesh

This National Park in India has a large breeding population of Leopards, and various species of deer. Maharaja Martand Singh of Rewa captured the first white tiger in this region in 1951. This white tiger, Mohan, is now stuffed and on display in the palace of the Maharajas of Rewa. Bandhavgarh has the highest density of Bengal tigers known in the world, and is home to some famous named individual tigers. Charger, a tiger so named because of his habit of charging at elephants and tourists and a female known as Sita, who once appeared on the cover of National Geographic are considered to be the most photographed tiger in the world. - See more click here

Tadoba National Park, Chandrapur, Maharashtra

Although Bandhavgarh and Ranthambore are more popular among tourists planning wildlife holidays in India, Tadoba surprisingly is way ahead of competition when it comes to tiger spotting in India. It’s a blessing in disguise, both for this wildlife sanctuary as well as visitors.

Tadoba National Park is for those who prefer relatively unknown, off the beaten path, tourist-free national park and Tiger reserve for their wildlife vacation.

The most recent census, carried out in 2012, found that the Tadoba is home to 69 tigers which means a visit to this park is more about how many tiger will you spot rather than will you spot any tiger at all.
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Where to go birding in India?

Keoladeo Ghana National Park (Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary), Rajasthan

It’s has a bloody history as far as birds are concerned. Keoladeo Ghana National Park or the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary was initially developed as a site for duck shoot. It was organized by the maharaja of Bharatpur to honor the British Viceroy of India for the first time in 1938. More than 4000 birds were shot during the inaugural duck shoot organized to honor Lord Linlithgow, the then Governor-General of India. But now turned into arguably the India's finest bird sanctuary, Bharatpur Bird Santuary is one of the best places for wildlife photography in India. The diverse habitats of Bharatpur bird sanctuary are home to 366 bird species, 379 floral species, 50 species of fish, 13 species of snakes, 5 species of lizards, 7 amphibian species,7 turtle species, and a variety of other invertebrates. Every year thousands of migratory waterfowl visit the park for wintering breeding etc. The best time to visit Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary is from November till March when the rare migratory bird species arrive in the park. - See more click here

Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary, Kerala

Located just 16 kilometers from Mysore, Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary is one of the most visited sites for birding in South India. This bird sanctuary comprises six islets on the banks of the Kaveri River. Most of the birds – Black Necked Staork, Painted Storks, Ibises and Egrets - stay on tiny islands within the river, which you can approach by boat. However, the river is also home to a few crocodiles, so don't jump in for a swim!
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