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Humans are rapidly encroaching into wilderness areas that were once ruled by exclusive animals like Tigers, Rhinos, Lions, Elephants etc. In order to support the efforts of the people to save them, the government has set up several wildlife sanctuaries to secure safe and natural habitats to the wildlife. You can visit these amazing sanctuaries to experience the majestic wildlife of India!
India, the home to a variety of animals and birds, most of which can be seen in wildlife sanctuaries across the coutry. Such as the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary known as largest bird sanctuary in Asia, which is much more famous as a refuge of migratory birds like barons, ibis, pelicans and painted storks that make it their temporary home during the winter months. Two splendid protected habitats situated in the Himalayan foothills are the Corbett National Park and The Dudhwa National Park that provide an unforgettable wildlife experience. The most pleasant time to visit any wildlife sanctuary in India, with the exception of Dachigam is the months between October and March. However, the chances of spotting wildlife are better from March to June when the weather is hot.
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Bharatpur Wildlife Sanctuary
Location :- Bharatpur, Rajasthan
Nearest Access : Bharatpur
Best Time To Visit :-
Main Wildlife Found :- Sambar, Chital, Nilgai, Boar, Migratory Birds
Coverage Area :- 232-sq-kms
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Dachigam Wildlife Sanctuary, Kashmir
Location : -Kashmir
Airport :-Shrinagar
Sepciality :-Kashmir stag, Himalayan black bear, markhor, ibex, exotic birds
Best Time To Visit :- May-Aug. Upper Dachigam; Sept.-Dec. Lower Dachigam
Railhead -Jammu Tawi
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Gir Forest, Gujrat
Location:-Gujrat
Speciality :-Lion
Accomodation :-Forest Lodge
Best Time To Visit :-December to April
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Gulmarg Biosphere Reserve
Location :- 48km. from Srinagar
Attractions:- Himalayan Musk Deer, Red Fox, Black & Brown Bear
Best time to visit: - May (for bird watching),September-March (for animal viewing)
Area :-180 sq km.
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Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
Location :- 12 Kms From Kottayam, Kerala
Nearest Access :- Kumarakom
Main Attractions :- Water Fowls, Siberian Cranes
Best Season :- June To August
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Manas Wildlife Sanctuary, Assam
Location :-Assam
Airport :-Guwhati 176 kms.
Railhead :-Barpeta 40 kms.
Accomodation :-Within the sanctuary
Best Time To Visit :-October to April
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Mudumalai Sanctuary, Gudalur
Location :- 16 Kms. from Gudalur
Area :- 321 sq. Kms.
Attraction :- Wild Elephant, Gaur, Deer
Best Season:- February to June |
The Nagarjunasagar - Srisailam Sanctuary, Andra Pradesh
Location :- 29 Kms. from Macherla
Area :- 3568 sq. Kms.
Attraction :- Tiger, Leopard, Sloth Bear, Hyena
Best Season :- October-June
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Periyar
Wildlife Sanctuary
Location :- Kumily, Kerala
Nearest Access :- Kumily (4-kms)
Main Wildlife Found :- Elephants, Tiger, Nilgiri Tahr, Nilgiri Langur
Coverage Area :- 777-sq-kms.
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Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary
Location :- Alwar, Rajasthan
Nearest Access :- Alwar (37 Km)
Main Wildlife Found :- Tigers, Leopards, Wild Dogs
Coverage Area :- 765.80-sq-kms.
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