Ultimate Wildlife Tours In India To Explore The Raw Side Of The Land
First thing that comes to our minds when we think about India is its animal symbols
. Cows roaming all over the roads have been clicked by world media, elephant safaris to forts and palaces as well as to the heart of jungles, and snake charmers have almost become icons of Indian culture. The legends and stories, the mythology that features Animal Gods and the mounts of Gods and Goddesses, and the high place given to rituals associated with caring of animals in Indian culture have only enforced the image. However, rustic and adventurous wildlife tours in Indias national parks and wildlife sanctuaries are more about the real world of the jungle with all its flora, fauna, and birds.Wildlife tours are being promoted in a big way by Indian tour operators and well-established hotel and resort chains. This is because they have garnered a very positive response from the tourists all over the world and have attracted several elite clients over the years. Virtually every state in India has a wildlife sanctuary. Such sanctuaries are domicile to species which are native to these regions. Some of them are larger ones that are more popular and better organized and give you the glimpse of eternal favorites.
Kerala, the greenest state of the country, has many wildlife reserves which are immensely popular with tourists. For one, Kerala is a dream destination and combine the thrill of the wild with more sophisticated aspects of fine houseboat cruises. Among all sanctuaries, the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is by far the biggest, and most popular. You are sure to sight plenty of animals, particularly the elephants in large numbers. You can also see many species of birds, along with some cobras and pythons among other snakes here.
Rajasthan proudly boasts of the Ranthambore National Park, famous for its tigers. It attracts several wildlife enthusiasts with tiger trails, tiger photography, and tiger viewing being the most popular activities there. There is no dearth of other endangered and rare wild species here - be it gentle deer and stags, leopards, hyenas, boars, bucks, and sloths. You are sure to have some close-quarters sighting that will leave you spell-bound. There are plenty of hotels and resorts here which are conveniently inside or just outside the boundaries of the park, which may even offer you special tours as a freebie.
The oldest reserve in India is the Jim Corbett National Park, which is located comfortably in the foothills of the lofty Himalayan Mountains. If you want to catch a glimpse of the elusive Bengal tigers, this is where you should head. Apart from these, you will also be able to capture leopards, other wild animals such as elephants and bears, langurs and even crocodiles here. There are definite timings for safaris which change through the winter and the summer. Your India tour operator will surely be able to help you with these along with your hotel reservations. Avoid planning for a wildlife tour in India during Monsoons (from July to September) because most wildlife reserves remain closed during that period.
No matter which wildlife tour destination you choose, you can always opt for a budget holiday and book yourself in modest accommodation. A better option for a true enthusiast is to live in luxury tents right in the heart of jungles. There are simpler options too but nothing measures up to grand embroidered Mughal-style tents to experience why kings and princes of India loved hunting so much. Opt for a wildlife tours in India and you may want to go back to jungle life!
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