subject: Wildlife Tours India: Wildlife Sanctuaries In North India [print this page] Delhi is the political capital of India and also the starting point of many travel itinerary. However, when you require a break and want to get away from the hustle bustle of this city, head out for a weekend wildlife tours 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 National 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 National 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 national 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!
