North India is a rich region in terms of biodiversity that is it has few of the most famous wildlife sanctuaries in India. These reserves also play the role of conserving the amazingly diverse plant and animal life of the area, and allow interested people and lovers of Wildlife to experience the wonders of the natural environment underway. In this article, we are going to discuss some of the best wildlife sanctuaries of North India and let you know more about them and why you should not miss visiting any of them.
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1. Jim Corbett National Park Uttarakhand
Jim Corbett National Park was created in 1936 as the Hailey National Park and is the oldest national park in India and a famous wildlife tourist destination in North India. This park is situated in the Nainital district of Uttarakhand and has an area of around 520 sq. km. Of this area, 280 sq. km. are protected forests and the rest is a wildlife sanctuary, one of the largest inhabited densities of Bengal tigers.
For those interested, jeep safaris, nature walks, and bird watching, can all be arranged for the visitors when in Jim Corbett. The park has the big five animals and other animals such as elephants, leopards, deer and bird counts in access of six hundred. Tremendous work has been done not only for exterior looks but for playable areas in the form of forests, hills and rivers that add that extra spice to the overall flavor of the game. While there is always a season to pay a visit, the appropriately popular season to visit wildlife sanctuaries is between November and June.
2. Rajaji National Park
The Rajaji National park is located in Uttarakhand. Just next to Jim Corbett, there is another well-known wildlife park Rajaji National Park which is spread over an area of 820 square kilometers. This reserve was established in honor of the great leader C. Rajagopalachari has a number of ecosystems including grassland to fully progress forests.
It is well established that Rajaji National Park hosts a huge number of Asian elephants and other animals such as the tiger, leopard and several types of deer. The park provides a variety of package trekking and jeep safaris making it a perfect place for those who are looking for thrill. Bird lovers will also find a place to relax, as there are many birds in the park: the splendid crested serpent eagle and the Indian pitta.
3. Kanha National Park
This little-known woodland is the Kanha National Park in the state of Madhya Pradesh. Although Kanha National Park doesn’t fall strictly into North India, it is listed among the North Indian parks because it is nearby and a frequently visited park. Located in the central part of India, spread over an area of 1950 sq.km Kanha’s has got fame in the field of tiger reserves and with the beautiful meadows of green and Sal forests.
Kanha is one of the largest national parks in India and is also famous as one of the best places to see tigers. It is also the only ecological park with the hardground swamp deer in the region. Now, if the tourist departments of the Indian states organize the wildlife safaris aptly, tourists can come across not only tigers but leopards, wild dogs and several species of birds. Kanha can be visited from the month of October to June.
4. Keoladeo National Park Rajasthan
Keoladeo National Park-Karauli or Rajasthan as it is called Keoladeh formerly. Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary has been renamed as Keoladeo National Park and is a venue of world heritage status for bird-watching. This 29 square kilometer park is located in Rajasthan and is an artificial marsh land which holds millions of birds including migratory birds and resident birds.
In the period of November to February birds like the Siberian crane visit the park in large numbers, offering birders a marvel to sight. There are also different types of mammals including nilgai, sambar and even the often hard to spot Indian python in the park. Whether for bird watching or just for bird lovers, Keoladeo is a place to be in.
5. Naina Devi Wildlife Sanctuary
Naina Devi Wildlife sanctuary is situated in Himachal Pradesh at the Bilaspur district and it is closer to the scenic town of Bilaspur. In just over a 30 square kilometer large piece of untouched forest. Some of the important animals that are the target populace in this sanctuary include the following one, Himalayan black bear, Leopards, numbers of birds etc.
The sanctuary is located in the transition zone of South Asia’s tropical and subtropical belts with forest and Himalayan views perfect for trekking and wildlife viewing. The ideal time is between March and June, and from September to November as the climate is mild, and you are likely to spot the animals easily.
6. Dachigam National Park
Established in 1981 at Leh-Kargil area in the state of Jammu and Kashmir, the Dachigam National Park. Dachigam National Park, lying to Srinagar’s south, is home to the hangul or Kashmir stag, a highly endangered species. This is a 141 square kilometer park which boasts of a beautiful mountain with recorded species of birds and animals.
The park can be toured through guided hiking and Jeep tours- more preferably in the early morning as animals are most active early in the morning. The tourist season to Dachigam is between April and October because of the cool climatic condition that prevails during this period.
7. Great Himalayan National Park
Great Himalayan National Park is located in the state of Himachal Pradesh of India. This Park is a heritage site that represents a unique natural landmark situated on the top of the world’s highest mountain range. It is distributed in more than 1171 sq km and has many varieties of flora and various animals that inhabit such an area, including snow leopard. This park is a great spot for anyone looking to enjoy fantastic trekking adventures in Kullu, making it one of the top things to do in Kullu. With beautiful trails that wind through the stunning mountainous terrain, it’s a must-visit for nature lovers. Wildlife viewing is best done between March and June and September and November when the opportunities to see bharal or blue sheep, musk deer and others are good and so will be birding.
Conclusion
The wildlife reserves in North India are more than mere shelters to the animals but they are proof that India has been dedicated to its biodiversity. In these reserves you have an opportunity to meet such animals as tigers, birds and find nice views of the Himalayas if you are a nature and adventurous tour lover. Make arrangements to these fantastic wildlife parks and sanctuaries and get fascinated with the avian and faunas of north India.
