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Published 13:13 IST, September 12th 2024

Embark On An Emotional Yet Unforgettable Wildlife Adventure At India’s Best Safari Destinations

Not only is India rich in culture and tradition, but it also offers lush green wildlife sanctuaries where many animals are well cared.

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India is home to some of the most remarkable and unique wildlife, including the Lion-tailed Macaque, Sangai Deer, Nilgiri Tahr, Nilgiri Blue Robin, Ganges River Dolphin, and the Kashmir Stag, also known as the Hangul.

Not only is India rich in culture and tradition, but it also offers lush green wildlife sanctuaries where many animals are well cared for under the supervision of experts and rangers.

Whether you're an animal enthusiast or not, embarking on a wildlife adventure in India’s safari destinations can leave you amazed or deeply moved by the fascinating, quirky, and intelligent behaviours of animals and birds.

Here are some of the top safari destinations in India you must visit for an emotional yet unforgettable wildlife adventure:

Bandhavgarh National Park in Madhya Pradesh

Located in central Madhya Pradesh , Bandhavgarh National Park is considered one of India's premier safari destinations. Spread across the Vindhya hills, it is renowned for its high density of Royal Bengal Tigers, which are primarily found in India. According to the Bandhavgarh National Park, "Bandhavgarh is the highest density of Royal Bengal Tigers, a plethora of magnificent flora and fauna - Bandhavgarh is the most-visited protected wildlife reserve in the country."

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Kaziranga National Park, Assam

Known as the Tea City of India, Assam offers many attractions, but Kaziranga National Park stands out as a top safari destination, second only to Bandhavgarh. It is home to the world's largest population of one-horned rhinoceroses. According to reports, Kaziranga National Park has the largest population of these rhinoceroses globally.

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Jim Corbett National Park, Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand’s Jim Corbett National Park is Asia’s first national park, established in 1936 as Hailey National Park. It serves as a sanctuary for leopards, tigers, elephants, and various bird species. Jim Corbett National Park is notable for being the site where Project Tiger was first launched in 1973, making it the birthplace of conservation efforts for tigers, one of India’s most iconic and endangered species.

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Conclusion

If you're planning a trip to one of India’s premier safari destinations, the best time to visit is between October and May when the weather is dry and moderate, making it easier to spot animals and birds from a distance.

Updated 13:15 IST, September 12th 2024