Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary :India February 17, 2006
Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary is located 16 kilometers east of Sulthaan Bathery. Here one can find freely roaming elephants and tigers. The best time to visit is between June and October.
If you are in Wayanad on your Kerala tour, Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary is a must visit. The sanctuary is part of the Wayanad plateu and is home to tigers, leopards, elephants and a number of other animals. The Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary is located 16 kilometres east of Sultan’s Battery and is also known as Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary. The Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary is adjacent to Bandipur National Park, which is in …
Wild Ass Wildlife Sanctuary :India
Wild Ass Sanctuary is not only home to the wild ass but the sanctuary also has a number of other animals. Some of the wild animals that you may come across on your tour to the Wild Ass Sanctuary include chinkara, desert fox, jackal, nilgai, blackbucks and desert cat. The sanctuary has about 350 species of birds. Some of the species of birds you may come across are common crane, flamingo and pelican.
Besides the wild ass, the wildlife consists of rare and endangered Ghudkhur (Equs hemionus khur) not found anywhere else in the world. Others, such as the Blue-Bull, …
Sunderbans Wildlife Sanctuary :India
Situated south of Kolkata, Sunderbans Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the most unique ecosystems in this part of the world and is dominated by mangrove forests. Situated at the mouth of the Ganges, Sunderbans spreads over 54 islands and two countries (the West Bengal state in India and Bangladesh) and is a part of the world’s largest delta region.
Sundarbans is an ideal place for ornithologists and bird watchers. Sajnekhali is a perfect place to enjoy bird watching. There are a number of water birds in the Sajnekhali bird sanctuary. Some of the birds are Asian openbill stork, greater adjutant …
Silent Valley Wildlife Sanctuary :India
Silent Valley Wildlife Sanctuary has a strong fauna population with many of the endangered species residing here. Most commonly seen here are elephant, tiger, lion-tailed macaque, gaur, wild pig, panther and sambar. Some other species of wildlife have also been recorded here including 15 species of invertebrates, two fishes, and two amphibians.
Located in the Kundali Hills of the Western Ghats, the Silent Valley Wildlife Sanctuary holds a valuable reserve of rare plants and herbs. The park is rich in its wildlife, and elephants, lion-tailed macaques and tigers are the most common denizens of this park. A visit to Silent …
Shivpuri Wildlife Sanctuary :India
Shivpuri Wildlife National Park Shivpuri National Park also called Madhav National Park was set up when the state of Madhya Pradesh was formed in 1958. This wildlife sanctuary was originally the hunting reserve of the Scindia rulers of Gwalior. It then came to be known as the Madhya Bharat National Park. It now has complete protection under the Indian Wildlife Protection Act of 1972. Situated 110 km south of Gwalior, the Madhav Shivpuri National Park is known for its tigers, and draws many tourists every year. The vegetation of the Madhav Shivpuri National Park consists of grasslands interspersed with sal, …
Sasangir Wildlife Sanctuary :India
Sasan Gir Wildlife Sanctuary is counted among the finest wildlife sanctuaries of India. The only known home of the world-famous Asiatic Lions in Asia, Sasan Gir Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in Indian state of Gujarat. Spread over an area of approximately 1,412 sq km, Sasangir Wildlife Sanctuary has been home to Asiatic Lions since 1884. Popularly known as Gir National Park, the sanctuary attracts thousands of wildlife enthusiasts from all over the world. According to recent surveys, the number of Asiatic Lions in Sasangir National Park stands around 327 (May 2002).
Sasan Gir Wildlife Sanctuary is counted among the finest …
Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary :India
Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary (near Alwar) is situated in the state of Rajasthan in the backdrop of the Aravali Hills. This Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary, which is quite near to Rajasthan’s capital Jaipur, was declared a sanctuary in 1955. It came under the Project Tiger in 1979 and became a national park in 1982. The Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary boasts of a quite a few tigers and other interesting flora and fauna. There are also historical ruins and monuments within Sariska’s confines that are symbolic of its past.
Summers in Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary (April - June) have high temperatures around 38. 40°C. The …
Sanjay Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary :India
Sanjay Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary or Borivali National Park has the distinction of being the only National Park in Mumbai. Notified in 1974, it is set in hill ranges around the suburb of Borivali in Mumbai. Sanjay Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary plays host to various wildlife species like the panther, antelope, mouse deer and wild bear. Children particularly enjoy riding the colourful toy train here, as it winds its way through the vast park. In the Lion Safari Park, visitors can view lions as close as six feet away, from the special park vehicles.
The Sanjay Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary is a paradise …
Sambhar Wildlife Sanctuary :India
If your idea of wildlife tour is to watch avian species, Sambar Wildlife Sanctuary in Rajasthan is an ideal place to tour. Sambar claims to be the largest saline lake in India and is home to some rare species of birds. Sambar is located about 60 kilometres west of Jaipur and is one of the favourite places for bird watchers.
Sambar has tropical climate with temperature touching 45°C in summer and dipping below 10°C during winter. October to March is an ideal time to visit Sambar Lake, however it is better to find out the climate of the area before …
Ranaganathittu Wildlife Sanctuary :India
Situated on the banks of the Kaveri, Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary is located near Mysore in Karnataka. The six isles on the river are also part of the sanctuary. The sanctuary was declared a bird sanctuary in 1940, when the noted ornithologist Dr Salim Ali while surveying the birds of the area put emphasis on declaring Ranganathittu a bird sanctuary. Since then, the sanctuary has become a paradise for bird watchers.
Ranganathittu is the home for an astonishing variety of exotic birds from as far away as Siberia, Australia, North America, Middle East, Egypt, China, Africa, Europe and many other places. …
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