India is home to a rich variety of wildlife and biodiversity, with several national parks and wildlife sanctuaries attracting nature lovers and adventure seekers.
Here are some of the top wildlife tourist attractions in India are –
1. Tiger Reserves & National Parks
Jim Corbett National Park Uttarakhand is oldest national park, known for Bengal tigers and rich wildlife.
Ranthambore National Park Rajasthan is famous for tiger sightings and the historic Ranthambore Fort.
Bandhavgarh National Park Madhya Pradesh has the highest density of tigers in India.
Kanha National Park Madhya Pradesh is inspiration for The Jungle Book and home to barasingha deer.
Sundarbans National Park West Bengal is largest mangrove forest and home to the Royal Bengal Tiger.
2. Rhino & Elephant Reserves
Kaziranga National Park Assam a UNESCO World Heritage Site with the largest population of one-horned rhinoceroses.
Manas National Park Assam a biodiversity hotspot and a UNESCO site.
Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary Kerala famous for elephants and boat safaris.
Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary Tamil Nadu home to elephants, leopards, and exotic birds.
3. Bird Watching & Biodiversity Hotspots
Keoladeo National Park Bharatpur, Rajasthan a UNESCO-listed bird sanctuary with migratory birds.
Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary Karnataka a paradise for bird watchers.
Chilika Lake Odisha asia’s largest brackish water lagoon, famous for flamingos and dolphins.
4. Himalayan Wildlife & High Altitude Parks
Hemis National Park Ladakh is best place to spot the elusive snow leopard.
Great Himalayan National Park Himachal Pradesh a UNESCO site with rare Himalayan species.
Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve Uttarakhand is home to musk deer and snow leopards.
5. Marine & Coastal Wildlife Sanctuaries
Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park Tamil Nadu is rich in coral reefs, sea turtles, and marine biodiversity.
Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park Andaman & Nicobar Islands a great for snorkeling and marine life exploration.
Lakshadweep Islands is famous for coral atolls and marine ecosystems.