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Sunderban National Park Tour

Wednesday, July 6th, 2011

The Sunderbans Tiger Reserve and National Park is situated amid the crisscross of hundreds of tributaries and creeks in the Ganges delta. This thriving mangrove is like an undiscovered paradise on earth, where you can find many endangered species of animals such as tigers and turtles.

Facts about Sunderbans National Park

  1. Sunderbans is the largest estuarine forest in the world.
  2. It has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  3. The part of the Sunderbans that is in India is the largest National Park in India.
  4. The Sunderbans Tiger Reserve is the biggest tiger reserve in India.
  5. Sunderbans is a part of the largest delta in the world, which is formed by three rivers: Brahmaputra, Ganges, and Meghna.

Location of the National Park

You can go for a Sunderbans National Park tour in West Bengal, India. This national park is spread over 4,264 square kilometers in India itself. Parts of the Sunderbans are in Bangladesh also. The Sunderbans National Park is located at the southernmost tip of West Bengal, the meeting point of land and sea.

Wildlife in Sunderbans

1. While on a tour of this amazing national park, you can see rhesus monkey, chital deer, boars, and spotted deer.

2. On Holiday Island in Sunderbans, you will be able to see barking deer.

Sunderbans Tiger Reserve

As the largest tiger reserve in India, Sunderbans is the home to over 250 Royal Bengal Tigers. These tigers are excellent swimmers and are well adapted to saline waters and mangrove forests.

Bird Watching in Sunderbans

If you love bird watching, then Sunderbans National Park Tour would be like a visit to paradise. You can spot rare birds like mangrove pitta, masked finfoot, and mangrove whistler.

Aqua Fauna in Sunderbans

1. At the Sunderbans National Park, you can also check out a variety of fishes like dolphins.

2. Hermit crabs and red fiddler crabs are available in abundance.

3. This world famous national park is famous for its Ridley sea turtle conservation.

4. You can also find endangered Batagur baska, which is known by various other names like northern river terrapin, mangrove terrapin, or giant river turtle.

Reptiles in Sunderbans

1. You will easily spot crocodiles along mud banks in Sunderbans. Be careful, as they can be very dangerous.

2. Snakes, like rock python and king cobra, are also commonly found in this mangrove.

3. The water monitor is another interesting reptile that you can witness on your Sunderbans National Park Tour.

With so much to enjoy at the Park, it is a good plan to go for a tour to Sunderbans. A lot of online travel sites will help you find the best suited tour.

For more information about Sunderban National Park visit http://www.sunderbannationalpark.in/

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The Enthralling and Adventurous Jim Corbett National Park

Monday, March 14th, 2011

Situated in the Nainital district of Uttarakhand, the Jim Corbett Park acts as a protected area for the critically endangered Bengal tigers in India, thus, is also known as the natural hub to the wild animals especially tigers.

The gigantic and magnificent variety of flora and fauna profoundly found in Corbett Park consists of the tigers which the park proudly consists of. The foliage of Corbett National Park is extremely beautiful and gives a picturesque view that drives the viewers to feel how beauty imbibes your senses and makes the visit to these parks a memorable experience.

The main attractions of Corbett National Park are as follows:

Flora: Corbett is synonymous to its individualistic scenic beauty which gives the soothing effect to the eyes of the viewers and is known for its rich and varied floral variety. Corbett National Park provides a natural habitat to the versatile plant species, tall grasses and thick green forests.

As the tourists enter deep into the forests of Corbett National Park, the floral reserves spread out its charisma with the most unmatched beauty. The various floral kinds which can be found in Jim Corbett Park, in its most abundance are:

1. The green leaves of the Rohini tree is the hot favorite of the elephants.

2. The evergreens Sal, the Sheesam, the Kanju are extensively found on the edges of Corbett National Park and are among the most scenic vegetation around the Corbett.

3. The Ber, Dhak, and Bael and Jhingan are some prominent trees that blossom in the spring season, just before the starting of summer season in the Corbett.

Tiger Reserve: One of the largest tiger reserve in India, the Corbett tiger reserve is the natural habitat to the varied species of Bengal tigers which can be largely found stretching by the river banks of Corbett.

The endangered species of tiger are reserved in Corbett National Park with the most strict rules and regulations to preserve these golden species.

Fauna: The Corbett National Park inhabits the wide range of wild animals such as wild cheetah, deer and rhesus monkeys. These wild animals are found in abundance in the Corbett. Smaller felines in the park include the jungle cat and fishing cat. Other mammals included are barking rhesus monkeys, Owls and Nightjars can be heard during the night.

Plan a trip to Corbett National Park and explore the beauty and magnanimity of Jim Corbett and its surroundings.

For more information about Jim Corbett Park browse http://www.corbett-national-park.com/

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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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