Keibul Lamjao National Park :India February 18, 2006
The Keibul Lamjao National Park is the last natural refuge of the Manipur brow antlered deer (Cervus eldi eldi). It is situated in the southeastern region of the Loktak Lake, the largest freshwater lake in the North Eastern India. The floating national park is characterised by many floating decomposed plant materials locally called phoomdis. It is also the home of other endangered species including a species of Python, Python molurus. At present the park is threatened by construction of the Loktak Hydroelectric Project.
The entire Loktak Lake was protected and declared a sanctuary in October 1953, mainly to save the sangai …
Dudhwa Tiger Reserve :India
Dudhwa National Park also has an abundance of domestic and migratory birds. Over 400 species of exotic birds have been identified and listed in the Park. Its vast marshes are home to a range of water birds both local and migratory. At Dudhwa you may spot an amazing range of Owls and Storks. Birds like the great Indian horned owl, forest eagle owl, brown fish owl, painted storks, white stork, open-billed stork can easily be seen in the Park. Other major birds here include the sarus cranes, barbets, woodpeckers, minivets, orioles, pittas, kingfishers, and sunbirds among many others. A tour …
Bandipur National Park :India
The Bandipur National Park is a beautiful forest reserve located in the southern Indian state of Karnataka. It lies in the shadow of the Western Ghats on the Deccan plateau, and spreads across an area of about 875 sq km, 780-1455 m above sea level. The region is well endowed with vegetation and flora that ranges from dry and tropical deciduous and evergreen forests to open grassy woodlands. Valuable hardwoods, including rosewood and teak, are found here. The Moyar River runs through this national park and irrigates it, together with two other minor rivulets. The river also acts as a …
Corbett National Park :India February 17, 2006
Located in the foothills of the Himalayas is the majestic Corbett National Park. Home to a variety of flora and fauna, it is famous for its wild population of Tigers, Leopards and Elephants. Corbett national park was established in 1936, as the Hailey National Park. India’s first national park and the first sanctuary to come under Project Tiger, Corbett supports a variety of vegetation making it the ideal habitat for the Tiger and its prey.
Jim Corbett National Park India has always been famous for their resident tigers. Initially Jim Corbett National Park reserve was named as ‘Hailey National Park’ in …
Bharatpur National Park :India
Keoladeo Ghana National Park or Bharatpur hosts a variety of bird species(Siberian crane etc) from across the globe. Close to 380 species of birds are found in this 29 sq km stretch, approximately 10 sq km of which comprises of marshes and bogs. Rest of the area comprises of scrublands, grasslands and more than 44,000 trees that are used for nesting by birds each year. This rather intriguing blend of marshes, woodland and flora found here represents and, at the same time, substantiates the density and diversity of the region. s forest cover.
Indeed, Bharatpur National Park, is correctly identified as …
Pench National Park :India
Pench National Park is situated in the Seoni District of Southern Madhya Pradesh and runs in continuation with Pench National Park in Maharashtra. It is situated 80 Kms from Nagpur. (2 hours of drive) and is well connected by an all weather metalloid road network to other important places in Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra. The nearest railhead of Nagpur (80 Kms.) serves as a comfortable air and railhead.
The forest area of Pench National Park is redolent with tropical dry deciduous teak and interspersed with bamboo trees and other species of shrubs. The ‘Kullu tree’ (a species of gum tree) in …
Ranthambore National Parks :India February 10, 2006
The Ranthambore National Park great destination for adventure seekers and lovers of the tiger. It is a tremendous replica of the success of the ambitious Project Tiger’s . It was established in 1955 as a sanctuary, 1973 as a tiger reserve and 1981 as a national park. The vegetation is dry deciduous and the impressive Ranthambore fort is also located a one of the hill tops. Ranthambore National Park boasts of one of the maximum population of tigers and they can be easily spotted roaming with their majestically or hunting sambars, normally across the lakes. Also, the forest rest house, …
Kanha National Park :India
Located in the Mandla district of Madhya Pradesh, Kanha national park cum Tiger reserve extends over an area of over 1,940-sq-kms. The major feature of this region’s interesting topography is the horseshoe shape valley and the whole park area is surrounded by the spurs of the Mekal. The Surpan River meanders through Kanha’s central Maidans, grasslands that cover the extensive plateau. Steep rocky escrapments along the edges offer breathtaking views of the valley.
The Kanha National Park is the only existing habitat of barasingha in India. The jewel of Kanha special programmes are into action to safeguard this species against complete …
Corbett National Park :India
Located in the foothills of the Himalayas is the majestic Corbett National Park. Home to a variety of flora and fauna, it is famous for its wild population of Tigers, Leopards and Elephants. Corbett national park was established in 1936, as the Hailey National Park. India’s first national park and the first sanctuary to come under Project Tiger, Corbett supports a variety of vegetation making it the ideal habitat for the Tiger and its prey.
While Corbett is justly famous for its healthy population of large mammals including the Indian Tiger and the Asiatic Elephant, it is as famous for its …
Bandhavgarh National Park :India
A wildlife retreat, where history and nature meet, Bhandavgarh National Park is not far from Kanha. Set amidst the Vindhyan ranges, the park has a series of ridges running through it. Initially just 105.40 sq km in area, Bandhavgarh with 25 resident tigers, was noted for its high density tiger population. Today, it has been extended to an area of 437 sq km. About half the park is covered with fine stands of sal, 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 …