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Indian Wildlife sanctuaries-Places of nature’s diversity

Friday, August 5th, 2011

India is home to around 2,000 different species of birds, 3500 species of mammals, and more than fifteen thousand species of plants. This amount is staggering, and hence it is not surprising that there a number of India wildlife sanctuaries in nearly all the states. Travelers from all over the world, come to India to marvel at its rich biodiversity, which is seen in the wildlife sanctuaries of India. An India Wildlife Sanctuary can attract tourists as well as the locals with its breathtaking landscapes, and its amazing variety of flora and fauna.

Wildlife in India was under threat due to hunting, and hence the government of India opened up over 80 national parks, and more than 400 wildlife sanctuaries. Many of the places where these sanctuaries are located were private hunting grounds of the Indian rulers. These were either handed over willingly to the government by the aristocracy, or were simply taken over by the government to create national parks in India that would protect the animals residing in that area.

The national parks and the wildlife sanctuaries cover 4.5 percent land area of India. These wildlife sanctuaries are beautiful places, with an amazing diversity of animals that delight elders and youngsters alike. These sanctuaries also protect the endangered species, and ensure their continual survival. One can see endangered animals like the Asiatic Elephant, the Royal Bengal Tiger, and the Snow Leopard among others. Many of the wildlife sanctuaries are renowned for a specific species of animals.  The wildlife sanctuary in Assam for instance, is famous for its Rhinoceros.

There are also specialized bird sanctuaries in India too. One can spot some rare birds in these sanctuaries like choughs, white-bellied sea eagle, white breasted swiftlet etc. Visiting a wildlife sanctuary can be an enriching experience for everybody. The sanctuaries teach you a lot about wildlife, and make you feel very close to nature. You can enjoy a day trip amongst the wild beasts, and have a fun filled time. The peaceful atmosphere makes you feel good, and these sanctuaries also have great walking and hiking trails.  One can also go for safari tours in a bus, and get to see the wonderful animals in really close quarters. It is truly an experience of a lifetime, and everyone should go to a wildlife sanctuary once in his or her life.

Before you pay any wildlife sanctuary a visit, you should always check out all the available details. Hire a car or a bus to take you the wildlife sanctuary. Check for the special holidays, or days when the park maybe closed. Besides this, you should also enquire about the opening, and the closing time of the park. Go to a wildlife sanctuary in India, and get an experience of a lifetime.

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Kaziranga Tiger Reserve- a natural Habitat of Incredible Wildlife

Thursday, February 10th, 2011

Kaziranga National Park is well known for its admirable and gigantic wild life sanctuaries and is a well reserved natural hub of various wild life species in India. Situated on the bank of mighty Brahmaputra River in the Golaghat and Nagaon district of the state of Assam, Kaziranga National Park has the highest species of Tigers reserved safely in wildlife in its surroundings.

Kaziranga National Park is a natural habitat to the large breeding populations of huge and beautiful one horn Rhinoceros, Elephants, wild water Buffaloes, hog Deer, sloth Bears and Monitor Lizards etc.

The massive Kaziranga wildlife preserves the famously called one- horned Rhinoceros. There was a time when the one-horned Rhino’s population at Kaziranga was about 200 but today thanks to the extensive wildlife conservation programs of the Government of India there are about 1500 one-horned rhinos at the Kaziranga National Park in Assam, India.

The Kaziranga Tiger Reserve was initiated in India to conserve the significant life of tigers as they are one of the most vulnerable animals to get extinct, so this powerful act was passed to conserve our incredible natural fauna comprising a vital part of the complete wild life.

Kaziranga National Park is also famous for its Elephant safari which is an interesting activity and allures wildlife buffs from all over the world. Located in the north eastern region of India, in Assam, the dense woodlands and rich bio diversity of Kaziranga National Park is an ideal Elephant safari destination. Elephant Safari in Kaziranga National Park is quite exciting. One can see the elephant herds and the wild rhinos here, the elephant safari on these majestic beasts are a unique experience.

Kaziranga National Park offers ideal habitat for a variety of wildlife fauna including the world renowned and endangered species and was officially declared a wildlife sanctuary since 1940.

Weather in Kaziranga is pleasant throughout the year. There are no extremities in terms of temperature variation; the winters (November-January) are cool and summers are warm (temperature does not exceed more than 38°C). The best time to visit Kaziranga is in the winters. The beauty of the regional flora and fauna can be enjoyed at its closest best. It is precisely for this reason that many tourists feel drawn towards Kaziranga National Park.

For more information about Kaziranga National Park browse site http://www.kaziranga-national-park.com/

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Wildlife Holidays in India – The Natural Choice for Seeing the Exotic Wildlife of India

Monday, August 16th, 2010

India is blessed with tremendous natural beauty. Part of this beauty is because of the unique flora and fauna that exists in the forests of India. Visiting these nature reserves of India is therefore the best way to witness the raw side of the land. So plan for a wildlife holiday in India and travel across the country to see some majestic tigers in the wild at Ranthambore, Corbett, Bandhavgarh, Kanha, Bandipur, Sunderban, Pench and Mudumalai. Enjoy the sight of elephants in at Periyar or see the Asiatic Lion at Sasangir in Gujarat. View flocks of migratory birds Bharatpur or watch peacocks spread their tails in the forest of Sunderban. Experience all this and more as you journey across the country on an Indian wildlife tour.

Tiger Tours

This is the most popular wildlife tour in India. It takes you to India’s finest national parks and wildlife sanctuaries, and offers you the best opportunity to view the tiger – the king of predators. Tiger tours in India are usually accompanied by jeep safari tours inside the parks. This is best for seeing some exotic green vistas of the country besides its varied wildlife.

Ranthambore (Rajasthan), Corbett (Uttranchal), Bandhavgarh (M.P) and Kanha (M.P) are some of the most popular tiger reserves of the country where tiger tours are organised all through the year.

Bird Watching Tours If you are a curious bird watcher, bird watching tours in India are the best way for you to get close to the most amazing and stunning bird species of the country. Carry your camera with you and click some rare pictures of these colourful species amidst their melodious chirping.

Bird sanctuaries of Bharatpur (Rajasthan), Ranganathittu (Karnataka), Kumarakom (Kerala), Chilka Lake (Orissa) and Porbadar (Gujarat) are some of the famous bird reserves which you must visit on a bird watching tour in India.

Elephant Safari Tour An elephant safari helps you to travel through difficult terrains of a jungle where it is difficult even for jeeps to venture. Squashing the tall grass an elephant moves slowly and steadily within the vicinity of tropical wildlife sanctuaries. You too should check out the most awesome natural reserves of the country riding on an elephant during your wildlife holiday.

The best national parks in India for an elephant safari tour are Corbett (Uttranchal), Kanha (M.P), Bandhavgarh (M.P) and Kaziranga (Assam). You will not only love these tailor-made wildlife holidays in India but will also keep coming back to India to re-visit these places and explore new wildlife destinations of the country. After all India’s wildlife has a class of its own.

The rich animal reserve of India calls for wildlife holidays India. Go for a tiger tour, elephant safari, or bird watching tour when you are holidaying in India. Book your wildlife tours India today and experience India at its best.

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Tiger shifted to Sariska National Park-to foster the tiger population

Wednesday, July 21st, 2010

Sariska National Park received a tiger from the Ranthambore tiger reserve on Thursday, thus retaining its hope of growing its tiger population. The tiger shifted was selected after his DNA was examined using advanced scientific techniques in a bid to avoid genetic incompatibility that has been hindering Sariska’s relocation program until now.

In fact, it was the first time in India that such types of genetic studies were carried out in order to identify tigers apt for translocation. Two of the 12 scat samples sent from the Ranthambore National Park for DNA examination came out to be positive. In addition to this male tiger, a female tiger will also be shifted to Sariska within the next few weeks according to government officials. This female tiger has also been identified and its DNA examined. It was found that both these animals were neither too closely related to the Sariska tigers nor are they related to each other.

“This is the first time that we conducted genetic studies to select tigers for relocation,” said MR. Jairam Ramesh, the Union Minister of State for Environment and Forests. He continued, “Until now we performed normal field-level analysis. However, after our last experience, when relocated tigers turned out to be siblings, we decided it was best to approach this entire process in a scientific way.”

The news of the matching of DNA results of the Ranthambore scat samples gave new life to the translocation program since Madhya Pradesh government had refused to relocate any of its own tigers.

The Sariska reserve of Rajasthan was reported to have lost the last of its own tigers somewhere between the years 2004 and 2005 mainly because of widespread illegal poaching. In a bid to revive the tiger population in Sariska, the government therefore decided to relocate tigers from other wildlife reserves of the country. Between 2008 and 2009 three tigers (a male and two females) from Ranthambore national park, were shifted to Sariska. This attempt however failed as it was later discovered that the shifted tigers were siblings and hence cannot produce any offspring.

For more information about Sariska National Park browse http://www.indiawildliferesorts.com/national-parks/sariska-national-park.html

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Experience the wildlife of Bandhavgarh National Park

Wednesday, July 21st, 2010

The Bandhavgarh National Park is situated in Sahdol district, Madhya Pradesh. It lies very much within the Vindhya Range. This park has a record of having the highest density of the tiger population in India. You can visit Bandhavgarh National Park from mid November to June as this is the best time when you can easily spot the animals of the park. However, to get the best view of tigers and leopards the warmer months of April to June are highly suitable. From July to early November the park remains closed due to the monsoons.

The thick forest of Bandhavgarh National Park is circled by cliffs and forested Vindhyan Mountain. The park’s plains are covered with reed covered marshland and lush green grass. Here you will find birds like Kingfishers and Egrets diving and sitting in the shallows of the water body. Vultures make their nest in holes within the trees of the forest.

There are 32 wooded hills within the core area of Bandhavgarh National Park. Around half of the park is covered with trees of Sal. Mixed forests like Saja, Sali, Dhobin, Saj and other species of trees can also be seen in the higher reaches of the hills whereas the north of the park has stretches of bamboo and grasslands.

The density of royal Bengal tiger population has made Bandhavgarh National Park popular worldwide. Besides Tiger, you will also find a wide variety of other wildlife in Bandhavgarh like Leopard, Dhole, Chital, Nilgai, Sloth Bear, Chinkara, Rhesus Macaques, Hyena, Langur, Porcupine, Chausingha, Jackal and others. Some of the most prominent varieties of Sambhar Deer, wild Boar and Barking Deer can be seen in Bandhavgarh. Since these species are rare in any other natural reserve of the country, Bandhavgarh wildlife tour is best when you think of an adventure tour in India.

Bandhavgarh National Park will be a paradise for you if you love watching birds. It has over 250 varieties of rare residential and migrant bird species like the Parakeets, the Fantails, the blue bearded Bee-Eaters, the Steppe Eagles, the Green Pigeons, the Grey Malabar Hornbills, the White Bellied Drongos, Woodshrikes, Minivets and the lovely Paradise Flycatchers.

To reach this park you can take the rail, road or the airways. The closest rail head near Bandhavgarh National Park is Umaria (32 Km/45 Min) or Katni (100 Km/3 Hrs). The nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport located at a distance of 220 Km. You can take a bus to the park from Umaria.

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Wildlife Weekend Getaways from Delhi

Thursday, July 8th, 2010

Delhi is the political capital of India and also the starting point of many travel itenary. However, when you require a break and want to get away from the hustle bustle of this city, head out for a weekend wildlife getaway to the nearest sanctuary where you may get to spot the Royal Bengal Tiger or other rare Indian wildlife animals. Spend a relaxed time over the weekend and come back rejuvenated; ready to take on Delhi full on!

There are majorly five wildlife sanctuaries near Delhi namely Corbett National Park (Uttarakhand), Ranthambore National Park (Rajasthan), Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary (Rajasthan), Bandhavgarh National Park (Madhya Pradesh) and Kanha  Park (Madhya Pradesh) that form part of a weekend wildlife tour package. It is best to book a package from a reputed wildlife tour operators present in India so that your boarding and lodging arrangements are taken care of while you enjoy popular wildlife destinations near Delhi.

To begin with, towards the North of Delhi you will find the Corbett National Park. This park is 300 Km from the capital city. If you are travelling by road from here, follow the Hapur-Murababad-Ramnagar route to reach this national park. From Ramnagar you will reach the park with other road transportation available on this broad gauge track. The nearest airport, Phoolbagh in Pantnagar is at a distance of 50 Km from this park. The best time to visit this park is between November and June. However, summers are the best time to view the wildlife of Corbett, especially the tigers that come out of the forests to drink water. The Corbett  Park is out of bounds during the monsoons usually from July till October.

The Ranthambore National Park and the Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary lie towards the south of Delhi. You can visit Sariska first and then if time permits extend your wildlife tour to Ranthambore. Sariska wildlife sanctuary is around 200 Km from Delhi. It is open throughout the year however certain jungle tracks are closed during the monsoon season and the breeding season. The best time for you to visit this park is from late winters, around January or February. Although, April to June is a good time to see Indian wildlife of Sariska at the waterholes. Ranthambore National park is just 450 Km from Delhi. The park remains opens from October through to June. The best time to visit this park is during the winters i.e. from November to February.

Bandhavgarh National Park and Kanha National Park falls in the South Eastern side of Delhi. Bandhavgarh is 250 Km whereas Kanha is 991 Km from Delhi. Best time to visit Kanha is from February to June whereas you can visit Bandhavgarh between March to June. You can go to both these  parks either by road or rail.

So pack your bag for a weekend wildlife gateway to any of the above national parks and have a wonderful time exploring their wilderness. Do not forget to carry your camera!

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Most Visited Bird Sanctuaries in India

Friday, May 21st, 2010

Owing to its varied geography, climate and presence of a long coastline, India is the home to several species of birds. Not only can you spot numerous regional birds here, but scores of migratory birds also make India, their temporary habitat. Bird sanctuaries in India are therefore a hot spot for nature lovers and birdwatchers.

With more than 1200 species of avifauna present in India, it has forever been one of the favored destinations for tourists. Among the most distinguished bird sanctuaries in India, the following are the most visited ones:

Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, Rajasthan

Situated in Rajasthan in Northern India, Bharatpur Bird sanctuary is an exclusive reserve for rare avifauna and Indian Wildlife. It is a Ramsar site under the Ramsar Convention, and hence is also a World Heritage site.

Over 350 species of birds can be seen in this 29 Sq Km Park. One third of these are migrants, who have made this sanctuary their wintering ground. Since Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary lies on the Central Asian Flyway of the Asia Pacific Global Migratory Flyway; it is a wintering ground for a large number of migratory water-bird that breeds in the Pale arctic region.

The endangered Siberian Crane (Grus leucogeranus) uses this bird sanctuary as its only wintering ground. Apart from this, you can also find several species of Pelicans, Cranes, Larks, Geese, Eagles, Hawks, Ducks, Shanks, Wagtails, Stints, Warblers, Flycatchers, Wheatears, Buntings and Pipits in this sanctuary.

Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, Kerala

The Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary is spread across 14 acres of land around the Vembanad Lake, near the Backwaters. It is home to a large number of migratory birds like Flycatcher, Teal, Siberian Stork, Crane, Parrots and Wood Beetle. Apart from these, native birds like the Kingfisher, Heron, Egret, Owl, and Cuckoo are seen in plenty in this sanctuary.

The best way of viewing birds at Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary is by riding a houseboat or motorboat. In case you want to experience the rustic rural touch, try to get hold of a local rice boat or fishing boat. These will help you to watch the birds at play without them being disturbed by the sounds of motor.

Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary, Karnataka

Traveling to Ranganathittu  Sanctuary for watching birds can be an exhilarating experience for you. Away from the busy schedule of fast passed life, spending a day amidst nature can be quiet rewarding.

This Bird Sanctuary is situated on the banks of the Kaveri River and is laden with rare avian species. It is a happy breeding ground for many migratory birds like Open Bill Storks, Spoonbills, Darters, Little Cormorants, White Ibis, Egret, Partridge, Heron, River Tern, Snake Bird, Stone Plougher and other exotic bird species, which flies all the way from Australia, Siberia and even North America. There are several local inhabitants like Peacocks and Kingfishers. Take a boats ride along the river to spot all these beautiful birds.

Chilka Lake Bird Sanctuary, Orissa

Covering an extensive area of 1100 Sq Km and situated to the south west of Puri, the Chilka Lake Bird Sanctuary is the largest brackish water lake in Asia. This sanctuary is a home to some of the most amazing avifauna of the world and hence attracts a large number of tourists. It has been reported that as many as 9 Lakh migratory birds fly to this bird sanctuary during winters. The commonest of birds in Chilka Lake are Geese, Eagle and Flamingoes. Apart from these the Jacana, the Purple Moorhen and the Herons are simply a delight to watch.

Boating in the crystal clear water of Chilka Lake to spot these beautiful creatures will surely be an enjoyable experience that you will cherish throughout your life.

Porbadar Bird Sanctuary, Gujarat

Porbandar Bird Sanctuary is situated in the heart of Porbandar city. Spread across an area of about 1 Sq. Km, this bird sanctuary is home to various rare and migratory species of birds. If you visit this sanctuary during winters you would get an opportunity to spot birds like Flamingos, Pelicans, Spoonbills, Avocets, Coots, Pintails, Little Cormorants, Little Grebes, Shovellers, Whistling Teals, Herons, Terns, Jacanas, Red Shanks and Ruffs to name a few.

So, pack your bags and take a wildlife tour to India at the earliest. And yes, do not forget to carry you camera with you. You would certainly love to capture every moment of bird watching in India with your camera and preserve their pictures for the rest of your life.

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3 New Tiger Cubs born in Panna National Park

Tuesday, May 11th, 2010

In a major development to efforts to revive the tiger population in Madhya Pradesh’s Panna reserve; a relocated tigress has given birth to three cubs. This is a first of its kind. And the good news comes exactly a year after Panna reserve was declared having no tiger population left. The tigress which has given birth was relocated from Bandhavgarh National Park (Madhya Pradesh) to Panna in March last year.

Making an official announcement, a park official said, “We have spotted three healthy cubs with the tigress brought from Bandhavgarh National Park on May 7. With this recent development the state government’s tiger rehabilitation plan in Panna has proved to be a great success”.

“The cubs are believed to be around 20 days old and were spotted when their mother was taking them out of her den. The tigress is in a fine condition. The cubs have opened their eyes. This usually happens after 10 days of birth”, said R. Sreenivasa Murthy, field director, Panna. “Though we had prior indications that the tigress has given birth last month, it could not be confirmed because she was hiding at a place which was difficult for us to reach. The news could be confirmed only when the tigress decided to move her cubs to a better place of the reserve”, he further elaborated.

Panna reserve , which once had more than 30 big cats, lost its entire tiger population due to illegal poaching. In an attempt to rehabilitate tigers in Panna, two tigresses, one from Bandhavgarh National Park (Madhya Pradesh) and another from Kanha Tiger Reserve (Madhya Pradesh), were relocated here on March 6 and March 9, 2009 respectively. A tiger from Pench reserve (Madhya Pradesh) was also relocated on November 14 the same year in Panna National Park.

“This relocated tiger had disappeared on November 26. However after much effort it was brought back to Panna on December 25. Thereafter, the tiger has settled comfortably in the new environs of Panna reserve which is evident from the birth of the three cubs”, an official said.

“It is for the first time that a relocated tigress has given birth in India”, said Mr. Murthy. In the year 2008, two tigresses and a tiger were relocated to Sariska in Rajasthan, after it lost its tiger population. These animals have not yet been able to breed. It was reported that these tigers which were brought from Ranthambhor National Park, could have been siblings.

In some more good news from Panna reserve, officials are anticipating that the second relocated tigress could also be expecting very soon. Due to this security in and around the park has been beefed up. Entry of tourists has been banned keeping in mind the safety of the tigers. Panna officials were also tightlipped over the present location of this tigress due to security reasons.

With the recent development, the government has planned to relocate six more tigers in Panna reserve in the near future.

For more information visit http://www.panna-national-park.com/

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