Can there be anything more adventurous than a jungle safari? India is a country full of diversity and various attractions can be found in it. However, the jungle safari always comes first and should be included in the list of things to do in India.
There are many world-famous jungles and national parks in India that have captivated tourists. Out of almost 450 wildlife sanctuaries and 100 national parks, here is the list of the top 5 places where one can enjoy the beauty of Indian jungles at its best.
Following are the best places for jungle safari in India:
I. Kaziranga National Park:
Kaziranga National Park is located in the northeastern part of India, in the state of Assam, and is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Mostly covered with meadows and swamps, it is the best place for wild animals to live unhindered. The park is famous for being home to two-thirds of the world’s one-horned rhinos. It is also known for being home to thousands of migratory birds that arrive here every year from as far away as Siberia. Apart from them, the rivers here are also home to the endangered Ganges dolphins. Observation towers, elephant rides, jeep safaris, and bird watching are some of the activities visitors can enjoy here.
II. Sunderbans National Park:
This beauty of West Bengal has also been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, accessible only by boat. The beauty of the Sunderbans lies in the dense mangroves, which are the only ones of their kind on the planet. The main reason behind its popularity lies in the fact that the Sunderbans are home to the famous Royal Bengal Tigers. Apart from the royal Bengal tigers, it is also home to a variety of wild animals such as birds, deer, wild boars, crocodiles, and monkeys. Try to spot the animals while boating on the waterways! This is truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
III. Jim Corbett National Park:
Located in the foothills of the Himalayas in Uttarakhand, Jim Corbett National Park is the oldest in the country. It is covered with deciduous trees and you can see animals like elephants, leopards, deer, and black bears. It is also a protected reserve for the endangered Royal Bengal Tigers. This place offers visitors nature tours, elephant safaris, bird watching, and much more.
IV. Gir National Park:
Located in the western part of India, in the state of Gujarat, visitors from all over the world flock here as it is the only place where Asiatic lions can be seen in the wild. This place has become famous for its lion breeding programs. In addition to Asiatic lions, leopards, jackals, hyenas, sloths, deer, as well as various birds and reptiles live here. A dawn or dusk elephant or jeep safari in Gir is every safari lover’s dream.
V. Ranthambore National Park:
Located in Rajasthan, Ranthambore National Park is a unique blend of nature and history. Due to its strategic location between Central and Northern India, in the 10th century, a fort was built in this area, which was under the authority of many rulers. Now tigers roam behind the ramparts of the ruined ancient structures of the fort. Once a popular hunting ground of the Maharajas, you stand a good chance of spotting tigers and antelopes while taking jeep safaris offered to tourists.
