|
|
|
|
|
Wildlife Sanctuaries, Sariska Tiger
Sariska Weekend package
2 Nights / 3 Days |
|
|
Reserve is well nestled in the Aravali Hills covering 800 sq km area divided into the grasslands, dry deciduous forests, sheer cliffs and rocky landscape. Whether you want to have camel safaris, go out for shopping in the surrounding places, visit medieval palaces or wildlife watching; Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary is the best place for you.
Day - 1 -- » Delhi - Sariska National Park
Depart from Delhi to Sariska ( 235-kms; 6 hrs). Upon arrival, check-in to your hotel or resort. Overnight at the hotel in Sariska.
Day - 2 -- » Sariska National Park
Enjoy your morning and afternoon jeep-safaris in the Sariska national park. Overnight at the hotel in Sariska.
Day - 3 -- » Sariska - Delhi / Jaipur / Onward Destination
Depart from Sariska to Delhi / Jaipur. Upon arrival you will be transferred to a nearby airport hotel and later on for your onward journey. |
| |
Bandhavgarh National Park |
 |
Bandhavgarh National Park is covering an area of 450 sq km, once used to be the hunting reserve for the royal family of Rewa. About 150 species of birds are also found here and include the migratory birds that arrive in winter like the steppe eagle and various water-birds. Best Time to Visit : November to June. |
|
|
| |
JEEP AND ELEPHANT SAFARI
One can enjoy viewing the wildlife by two ways in Bandhavgarh - Jeep Safari and Elephant Safari. Jeep safaris are undertaken during the early morning hours till evening. A forest department guide is always their with the visitors on these jeep trips taken inside the park. Elephant safari trips are organized for tiger tracking early in the morning.
Nearest Town: Umaria (30 km) How to Get Here: Air: Jabalpur (170 km), Khajuraho (210 km)
Rail: Umaria (30 km), Jabalpur (170 km) Reach UMARIA and transfer to Bandavgarh. Reach and enjoy breakfast. Overnight will be in the lodge. |
|
Bandipur National Park |
 |
Bandipur National Park in Karnataka is a tiger reserve with an area of 900 square km.This is one of the finest habitats of the Asian elephant. Drained by the Moyar River, its open forest makes it easy for visitors to see the elephant and gaur in natural surroundings. The park has good facilities for viewing wildlife, which include gaur, elephant, sambar, chital and even the occasional tiger or leopard. Among other mammals are |
the muntjac, the tiny mouse deer, wild boar, pangolin, giant squirrel, slender loris, langurs and macaques. The Park has about 250 species of birds and Malabar trogan, the Malabar pied hornbill, the great black woodpecker, the Indian pitta and the green imperial pigeon are part of its avian variety. |
| |
|
Flora & Fauna in Bandipur National Park
The scrub jungles towards the eastern limits of the park consist of stunted trees, interspersed with bushes and open grassy patches. Towards its northwestern fringes, there is a gradual shift in the vegetation from open dry deciduous forests to tropical mixed deciduous forests. These diverse habitats support an enormous diversity of animal life.
With the onset of pre-monsoon showers in April, Bandipur begins to unfold in all its glory. The resident birds commence their breeding activities. The air is filled with their melodious calls. Sprouting grass in the meadows and view lines attract elephants and the majestic gaur in large numbers. For the tourist who comes to watch the larger mammals in their natural surroundings, Bandipur is a paradise from April to October. Even before this, during summer, when dryness prevails over most parts of Bandipur, the backwaters of the Kabini Reservoir in the northwestern portion of the park host huge congregations of large mammals, especially the elephant and the gaur. This unique feature makes a breathtaking spectacle, and is almost the only one of its kind in Asia.
Best Time to Visit Bandipur National Park
The ideal time to visit the Bandipur National Park is between the months of April and October.
How to Get there
Air: The nearest airport is at Bangalore which is 220 km from Bandipur.
Rail: Mysore is nearest railhead, at a distance of 80-kms.
Road: 220 km from Bangalore; 80 km from Mysore; 80 km from Ooty. |
| |
Desert National Park |
 |
The Desert National Park is situated in Rajasthan near Jaisalmer. This is one of the largest national parks, covering an area of 3100 sq. km. The region is a heaven for migratory and resident birds of the desert. The great Indian bustard is magnificent bird found in relatively fair numbers. One can also see eagles, harriers, falcons, buzzards, kestrel and vultures. Short- toed eagles, tawny eagles, spotted eagles, |
lagger falcons and kestrels are the commonest of these. Sandgrouse are spotted near small ponds or lakes. |
| |
|
Dudhwa National Park |
 |
This tiger reserve is located in the Terai bordering |
| |
|
Nepal
The park covers 498.29 sq. km. This is the habitat of large numbers of barasingha, the magnificent swamp deer. These in turn support the predators - the tiger and leopard. The grasslands are also ideal terrain for the Indian one horned rhinoceros. Other inhabitants include the sloth bear, jackal, wild pig and the lesser cats - the fishing cat, leopard cat, jungle cat and civet. Dudhwa also has an abundance of birds. Its marshes are home to a range of water-birds both local and migratory.
Safaris
The forest provides no jeep safaris or guides. Jeeps and mini buses can be hired to move around inside the park. Elephant rides through the Park are also available and moreover the mahouts or Elephant drivers also double up as guides.
Other Attractions
The park is conveniently located at an easily approachable distance from all the major tourist attractions of the state. Travel to the historic city of Lucknow or pay a visit to the shimmering water of the Ganga at Varanasi. You can also visit Agra, home of the Taj Mahal. |
Eravikulam National Park |
 |
In the forested high ranges of the south Indian state of Kerala is a valley watered by three rivers. This is the Eravikulam National Park, known for the Nilgiri Tahr, a goat in dire need of the dedicated protection given by the State Forest Department and the company which owns the tea estates in Munnar.During the colonial days, the High Range Game Preservation Association managed the area as |
a Game Preserve for the erstwhile Kannadevan Hills Produce Company.The Muduvan tribals, known for theit tracking skills, were employed as game watchers. they are the original inhabitants of these hills.The area was taken over in 1971 by the Kerala Government and declared as a Sanctuary in 1975. It was upgraded to a national park in 1978in recognition of it's unique ecological values.The planter community and the Muduvans continue their association with the protection and management of the park.The park is accessible from Kochi (Kerala) and Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) airports, which are located at about 148 Km and 175 Km respectively.
Munnar is the nearest town (13km.), well connected by roads from Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
The nearest railway station in Kerala is Aluva (120 Km away from Munnar) and in Tamil Nadu is Coimbatore (165 Km) |
| |
|
Gir National Park |
 |
Located in the Saurashtra Peninsula, The Gir National Park is a haven to about 300 Asiatic Lions which is their last surviving population. This area flanked with three unique and unusual reserves, the Nalsarovar Lake and Sanctuary; the Rann of Kutch and the Flamingo Islands which is home to the flamingo, make it a very interesting tourist spot. The 1412 sq km park has a rugged terrain and the steep rocky hillsides are |
covered with mixed deciduous forests. Apart from the lion other prominent fauna of the area includes leopards, wild ass, numerous chital, nilgai, chinkara, four horned antelope, wild boar, numerous birds like paradise flycatcher, Bonneli's eagle, crested serpent eagle, woodpeckers flamingo etc. |
|
|
Kanha National Park |
 |
The Kanha National Park is located in the Mandla district of Madhya Pradesh that covering nearly 2,000 sq. km. The Surpan River meanders through Kanha's central maidans-grasslands. The grasslands are ideal terrain for varieties of deer the barasingha, chital (spotted deer), chousingha, nilgai, the gaur (Indian bison) and wild pig, is 'tiger country'.Kanha is the home to 'hard ground' barasingha (cervus duvauceli |
branderi). This area is also ideal for spotting the dhole or wild dog, langurs, wild boar, water fowl and birds. The animals at Kanha are best observed from elephant back & jeeps.It was here at Kanha that the eminent zoologist George Schaller undertook the first ever-scientific study of the tiger. Another landmark at Kanha is the preservation of the "hard ground' barasingha (cervus duvauceli branderi) - the only surviving population of this Central Indian subspecies. This was achieved by extending the grasslands, relocating villages and by increasing the habitat. The animals at Kanha are best observed from elephant back and the open country makes the chance of sightings reasonably good. Deer are seen along the maidans and gaur at Bamhindadr or in the Bishanpura Sondhar- Ghorella area of the Mukki range. This area is also ideal for spotting the dhole or wild dog. spotting the dhole or wild dog. Langurs, wild boar, water fowl and birds are also commonly seen. |
| |
|
Best Time to Visit
The visiting season to Kanha national park is within the months of April to June and November to January. The park is closed from July to Mid-November that is during the monsoon season.
How to Get there
Air: Nagpur at 266-kms is the nearest Airport to visit Kanha National Park and is connected by various domestic airline services with Mumbai.
Rail: Jabalpur at 169-kms is the convenient rail head to visit Kanha.
Road: Kanha National Park is connected by road with Jabalpur 175-kms, Khajuraho 445-kms, Nagpur 266-kms, Mukki 25-kms, Raipur 219-kms. Within the park: Koshi - Kanha (9-kms), Kishi - Katia (4-kms), Kishi - Mukki (32-kms). There are regular to and fro bus service available from Jabalpur to Kanha. |
| |
Kaziranga National Park |
 |
Situated on the Brahmaputra River, the Kaziranga National Park was declared sanctuary in 1940, covers an area of about 430 sq. km.,today support the largest number of rhino in the subcontinent. Rhinos browse unconcernedly as the visitors pass by and an occasional herd of elephants or wild boar is also sighted. Herds of barasingha and wild buffalo are to be seen in the marshes, also the crested serpent |
eagle, the Pallas fishing eagle and greyheaded fishing eagle can be seen circling over the marshes.The water-bird variety includes swamp partridge, bar-headed goose, whistling teal, the Bengal florican, herons and even pelicans. |
| |
|
Other Attractions In Kaziranga - Elephant Safari
The vast open country makes Kaziranga National Park very accessible and wildlife viewing fairly pleasurable. Here one can leave in the early hours of the dawn for an elephant-back-ride. Authorized and trained Mahouts who guide visitors through the park train the Elephants. One could see wild Elephant herds roaming around or Indian Rhinos browse past visitors unconcernedly. Since Kaziranga wildlife Sanctuary is easily accessible, its provides a chance to see animals in the wild at such close quarters, thus making a trip to this National Park a very rewarding experience. |
| |
Sunderban National Park |
 |
Sunderbans Park is located in West Bengal, covering over 1,300 sq. km., is home to nearly 200 Royal Bengal tigers. Part of the forest lies in Bangladesh and it is estimated that the combined population of tigers in the region could be about 400. Adapting itself to the saline and watery environment, the tigers at the park are good swimmers.
|
Traversing the mangroves by motor launch is quite an experience, the estuarine crocodile is often seen along the mud banks but owing to the dense undergrowth the tiger is a sight to behold. |
| |
|
Ranthambhor National Park |
 |
Ranthambhor used to be the hunting grounds of the Maharaja of Jaipur. The Park which covers an area of nearly 400 sq. km. and is set between the Aravali and Vindhya ranges. Its deciduous forests were once a part of the magnificent jungles of Central India. The terrain is rugged and there are rocky ridges, hills and open valleys with lakes and pools. |
| |
|
How to Get there
Air: Jaipur at 145-kms is the nearest airport from Ranthambore wildlife sanctuary.
Rail: Ranthambore National Park is around 11-kms away from Sawai Madhopur railway station, that lies on the Delhi to Bombay trunk route.
Road: A good network of buses connect Sawai Madhopur, the nearest town from Ranthambore to all the major cities within the state of Rajasthan. |
| |
Panna National Park |
 |
Panna National Park is located in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. It is one of the best in the region. The river Ken passes through the park, adding to its scenic beauty. You can see tigers, sloth bear, crocodile, cinkara, sambhar and chital. Bird life in this park is extremely rich and varied. You can view widllife in jeeps, boats or on foot. It is close to Khajuraho and forms an ideal halt for people going to Bandhavgarh and Kanha national parks. |
| |
|
Nagarhole National Park |
 |
Nagarhole ("Snake River") National Park extends 640 square kilometres north from the Kabini River, dammed in 1974 to form a picturesque artificial lake. During the dry season (Feb-June), this perennial water source attracts large numbers of animals, making it a potentially prime spot for sighting wildlife. Nagarhole is best visited at the height of the dry season, when its muddy river banks and grassy |
swamps, offer better chances of sighting gaur (Indian bison), elephant, dhole (wild dog), deer, boar, and even the odd tiger or leopard than any of the neighbouring sanctuaries. |
| |
|
Keoladeo National Park |
 |
Just 176 km. from Delhi and commonly referred to as Bharatpur National Park is one of the finest water-bird sanctuaries in the world. The 28.73 sq. km. lake and wetland was artificially created by the Maharaja of Bharatpur in the 19th century.Over 300 species of birds are found here and raised paths, camouflaged by babul trees and undergrouth make viewing easy. A quiet ride by boat in the early hours of the morning is |
also an unforgettable experience. Every year Bharatpur waits with bated breath for the arrival of the Siberian cranes, the Park is a delight for bird watchers.
|
| |
|
Madumalai National Park |
 |
Mudumalai is a most attractive wildlife reserve. The Mysore-Ooty highway runs through the Park, following the course of the Moyar River, which separates Mudumalai from Bandipur. Just 321 sq. km. in area the hilly terrain provides diverse habitats. The wild elephant, gaur, deer and primates like the bonnet macaque and langurs all inhabit the Park. The predators include the tiger, leopard and the dhole- |
the Asiatic wild dog, that hunts in packs. The predators of the skies are the crested hawk eagle and the crested serpent eagle that can be seen circling above.
In the cool of the dense forests, among the stands of teak and bamboo thickets, are colourful birds hornbills, the great black woodpecker with its dramatic red crest, mynas, barbets and parakeets. The tiny eared owl, the scops owl and the little scops owl are more heard than seen.
The Annamalai Sanctuary, lying adjacent to Mudumalai is noted for two species that are exclusive to it the Nilgiri langur and the lion tailed macaque.
|
| |
|
Jim Corbett National Park India |
 |
Information on Jim Corbett National Park, Jim Corbett National Park history, Jim Corbett National Park mountains, Wildlife in Jim Corbett National Park uttaranchal, Corbett Wildlife Sanctuary in India, Corbett National Park hills, Corbett National Park maps, Corbett National Park location, Corbett Tiger Reserve India, Tiger in wildlife India, Wildlife India tour, National Parks and Wildlife in India, Jim Corbett |
Tiger Park and Camp, Jim Corbett National Park accommodation, Hotels in Jim Corbett Park India, Corbett National Park hotel, Jim Corbett packages, Corbett National Park jungle resorts, jim Corbett hunter, Jim Corbett biography, Jim Corbett books, Jim Corbett National Park tours, Jim Corbett National Park jungle resort, Jim Corbett National Park weather, Jim Corbett National Park echo tourism, Corbett tiger camp India, Corbett ecotourism resort India, Corbett eco tours and travel in India, Corbett ecotourism holidays, Corbett eco parks, Corbett eco resort, Corbett eco hotels and Corbett eco accommodation, Corbett eco adventure safari in forest and eco excursion, Corbett safaris in India, Corbett Elephant Safaris, Corbett Jeep Safari, Angling, Fishing, Bird watching across India and the Himalayas. Corbett National Park and Wildlife Conservation History Jim Corbett National Park India has always been famous for their resident tigers. Initially Jim Corbett National Park reserve was named as 'Hailey National Park' in 1936.
|
|
|
|
|
|
copyright © All right reserved 2007 to 2010 Lookindiahotel.com
