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Wild VenturesIndian Subcontinent land mass extends from about 8 degree north of equator, through the tropics of temperate lands reaching to over 37 degrees North latitude. Forests ranging from equatorial rain forests to deciduous forests to thorny scrub decide the nature of wild life inhabiting the different regions. The Northern plains, the course of the Holy rivers Ganga & the Yamuna, the great Thar desert in the west, marshy Swamplands in delta of the Brahmaputra in the east, the ancient volcanic rock of the Deccan plateau lying in the rain shadow hills of the western Ghats with dense luxuriant forests, all provide fascinating variations in habitats and sustain over 350 species of Mammals 2,100 kinds of birds, local & migratory, nearly 350 species of reptile & countless insects. The Indian people have, since times immemorial, envisaged the importance of the protection of wild life & have respected & restricted extinction through religious beliefs, education and folk lore. The need for conservation was felt even as early as 3rd century BC when the Great emperor Ashoka issued edicts to protect forest & natural wealth. Its only in the latter part of the 18th century that there have been massive killings, endangering and causing the extinction of few rare species. Since India gained independence it has been the endeavour of the government to respect & protect this natural Heritage. In 1973 a scheme called "Project Tiger" was launched by the World Wide Fund for Nature to the save the Tiger and its natural habitat. India currently has some appx 80 National parks & 441 sanctuaries dotted around the country. While some are inaccessible, many have excellent facilities for visitors, depending on the area & terrain. Wildlife provides its own excitement, may be on elephant back or from watch towers or even from a boat - the thrill of spotting a Deer, herd of Elephants, Rhino or even a Tiger in its natural environment is a wonderful and satisfying experience. To let you have an experience & adding thrill to your holidays we can offer you special Holiday Packages around the various sanctuaries to meet your aspirations. Given below is some information about some of the more famous national Parks and Wild life sanctuaries in India and Nepal. We can make tailor made packages around these Wildlife reserves with specialist guides: North India South India Periyar
Wildlife sanctuary: The famous Periyar wild life Sanctuary, covering
appx 777 Sq. Km of lush tropical forests is located in Thekkaday in Kerala.
It is the natural habitat for a great variety of wild life. Apart from
exotic and majestic animals like elephants, leopards and jungle cats, there
are strong possibilities of seeing some rare species like the Malabar flying
Squirrel or the stripe necked mongoose or even an elusive tiger. There
are some of the rare species of Flora and bird watchers would be delighted
amidst the colourful variety of the feathered flock like the Malabar Grey
hornbill, Grey jungle Fowl and the Jungle Myna. East India Kaziranga
National Park: Kaziranga reserve forest was declared a game
sanctuary in 1916 to save the Indian one horned rhino and became a national
park in 1974. In a beautiful setting on the bank of the Brahmaputra the
430sq km park combines elephant grass mixed with thorny rotten cane areas
of evergreen forest and shallow swamps. You can easily see the rhinos in
the marshes and grassland. Poachers still kill the animal for its horn
for use in Chinese and Tibetan medicine. A single horn (1 kg) can fetch
a very huge price. The park also has a large population of You can view
the park either by an elephant ride in the early morning or by jeep. Jaldhapara
Wildlife sanctuary: The Jaldhapara sanctuary is situated in
West Bengal, close to the borders with Bhutan. The sanctuary is situated
amid lush green forest and grasslands and is most famous for the one horned
Rhinoceros. This sanctuary is again slightly off the regular tourist routes
and an ideal, quiet location to spend time with nature. The best way to
explore this area is on elephant back. Similipal
National Park: This beautiful park is situated at the edge of
the Chhota Nagpur Plateau in the east Indian state of Orissa. It has a
fairly large population of tigers, elephants and crocodiles. in an area
of 2750 Sq. Km. of green forest and hills. Chilika
Lake sanctuary: The Chilika is Asia's largest lagoon and abounds
in local and migratory birds living on its various little islands. It is
a popular winter sanctuary for birds from various parts of Northern Asia. Betla
National Park: Located in the Chhota Nagpur plateau in South Bihar, this park is also
known as the Palamau Game Reserve and abounds in Wild
Elephants. It is also a part of "Project Tiger". The best way
to explore this area is by jeep, with an experienced guide. West India Ranthambor
National Park: Ranthambor is one of the more popular National Parks in the country,
perhaps because of its easy proximity to Delhi and
its location in the most popular tourist state of Rajasthan. It is a part
of the "Project Tiger" programme, but has had its fair share
of scandals of poaching and unlawful killing of tigers. The scenery here
is spectacular, with the Ranthambor fort forming an attractive backdrop
to the vast bushlands and forests. The chances of spotting a tiger here
are very very good, especially as this majestic animal seems quite unconcerned
by the intrusion on its privacy by noisy humans driving around in open
trucks and jeeps! Ranthambor has been the setting of many Foreign TV Network
programmes on the Indian Tiger. In 1999 a part of the park was sealed to
visitors for filming by a BBC crew. Keoladeo
Ghana National Park: This park, more popularly known as the Bharatpur
sanctuary is a World Heritage listed bird Sanctuary, most famous as the
winter refuge of the migratory Siberian Crane, an endangered species. According
to records more than 350 species of birds have been spotted here. This
is a must see for any nature lover and has become a major tourist attraction
in India for all visitors. The sanctuary was once the private hunting area
of the Maharaja of Bharatpur, until it was declared a National Park. Earlier
the sanctuary filled with water during monsoons but dried up later. Now
there is regular water supply from an irrigation canal and thousands of
birds have nested and settled here. Sasangir
National Park: This is the only home of the Asiatic Lion and
was set up to protect the lion and its natural habitat. There has been
an increase in the lion population since 1980. In this area it has been
a constant struggle for survival between the local villages and the lions
with both looking at the same land area for their natural sources of food
and shelter. The lions need the grasslands to hunt in and the locals need
the grasslands as agricultural areas to survive. The best way to see the
sanctuary is by jeep and chances of spotting a lion are fairly good, especially
in the mornings. The Big Cat is shy, and happiest when not disturbed. Wild
Ass Sanctuary: Known also as the Little Rann of Kutch Wildlife Sanctuary,
it is a barren expanse of salt plains and home to a large population of
birds and the Asiatic Wild Ass (Khur). Its a 5000 Sq. Km. of protected
expanse where the animals are living in their natural habitat and not too
many tourists venture here over the difficult terrain. Central India Bandhavgarh
National Park: Bandhavgarh used to be the hunting reserve
of the royal family of Rewa. Covering about 450 sq km, about half the park
comprises sal forests, while mixed forests are found in the higher reaches
of the hills. Stretches of bamboo and grasslands extend to the north. The
main viewing area is still in the core of the Park with its 32 picturesque,
wooded hills. An ancient fort up on a precipice, 800 metres high, dominates
the Park. This is where the famous white tigers of Rewa were discovered.
The density of tiger population is high here and chances of spotting one
very good. You could opt for an elephant safari or a jeep ride into the
reserve. 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. Please Contact Us we will tailor make a Wild life Tour to suit your interest. |
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