A PARADISE FOR WILDLIFE LOVERS: National Parks And Wildlife Sanctuaries of India

Home to some of the unique flora and fauna species, makes the Wildlife Sanctuaries &National Parks in India, a paradise for wildlife lovers.  India is blessed to have a total of 733 Protected Areas including 537 Wild Life Sanctuaries, 103 National Parks, 67 Conservation Reserves and 26 Community Reserves. Isn’t it amazing! 

The spectacular natural beauty across the sanctuaries in India makes the country, a popular choice among wildlife enthusiasts all over the world.  But to visit India you’ll require a valid Indian e-tourist visa.

The processes and laws around getting an Indian visa might often change, so remember to ensure that any information you have is up to date. At present, it’s possible to apply online for an electronic tourist visa.

Once you have it, head towards India but before that, you also have to require a piece of in-depth knowledge about National parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries of India. It is because India holds such great importance to the environment that they automatically become news. So, let’s get started:

What is Nation Park and Wildlife Sanctuary?

They are the restricted and protected areas declared by Government with the main objective to preserve wildlife, restore the natural ecological balance, and save flora & fauna.

National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries are home to many endangered wildlife species like Red Panda, Royal Bengal Tigers; the vulnerable Snow Leopards, one-horned Rhinoceros; and also critically endangered Great Indian Bustard, etc., among many other species of flora and fauna.

The spectacular natural beauty across these wildlife sanctuaries and national parks in India attracts millions of tourists every year.

Although the objective is the same, there are some basic differences between the national park and wildlife sanctuary.

Difference between Nation Park and Wildlife Sanctuary:

While Wildlife sanctuaries are established to protect particular species of animals, National Parks, on the other hand, preserve the landscape in addition to protecting the flora and fauna.

Along with this, National Parks are given a greater degree of protection, with human activity greatly restricted. Only certain areas can be visited which are permitted by the Chief Wildlife Warden of the state whereas, in Wildlife Sanctuaries, some human activity is permitted.

Best National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries to Visit in India: Some of the top ones on the list of national parks are listed below.

• Corbett National Park, Uttarakhand
• Ranthambhore National Park, Rajasthan
• Tadoba National Park, Maharashtra
• Bandipur National Park, Karnataka
• Gir National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary, Gujarat
• Manas National Park, Assam
• Panna National Park, Madhya Pradesh
• Kanha National Park, Madhya Pradesh
• Bandhavgarh National Park, Madhya Pradesh
• Pench National Park, Madhya Pradesh
• Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, Kerala
• Sunderban National Park, West Bengal
• Kaziranga National Park, Assam

As Kaziranga National Park, Assam is also listed as the UNESCO world heritage site, let’s know some other UNESCO World Heritage Wildlife Sites in India. They include:

• Keoladeo National Park in Rajasthan
• Valley of Flowers and Nanda Devi National Park in Uttarakhand
• Kaziranga and Manas National Park in Assam
• Khangchendzonga National Park in Sikkim
• Nokrek National Park in Meghalaya
• Great Himalayan National Park in Himachal Pradesh