Wildlife vacations in India are an excellent choice if you are looking for a destination that will allow you to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city, discover a place that is full of exciting opportunities for adventure or just find a place that is quiet and relaxing for your vacation. Leave the packed tourist spots behind and strap up your walking boots to explore the beautiful and diverse national parks and wildlife sanctuaries that are spread all across the country. Despite the fact that there are a number of well-known and renowned names, such as Jim Corbett, Ranthambore, the Kanha Tiger Reserve, and a great many others.
However, in order to experience the surge of adrenaline, you will need to travel to parts of India’s wildlife that have not yet been explored. Whether you are amazed by the sight of an endangered Great Indian Bustard or excited by the sight of a tiger, these incredible yet undiscovered nature places brilliantly embrace the rich diverse biodiversity. Let’s have a look at some of India’s less well-known wildlife destinations and see what it is about these places that makes them both fascinating and exciting at the same time. Some best-unexplored destinations in India are
Nandhaur Wildlife Sanctuary
Location: Near Haldwani District, Uttarakhand (29.033333 / 79.45800)
The Nandhaur Tiger Reserve is one of the newest tiger reserves in the state. It was designated as a sanctuary in 2012, and it started allowing tourists in 2015. It covers an area of 270 square kilometers and is home to over 200 different species of birds in addition to the tiger, wild elephant, leopard, jungle cat, nilgai, and little Indian civet. There are also jackals, wild boars, flying foxes, sloth bears, and wild boars. In addition to the gray and red jungle fowls, partridges, brahminy ducks, darters, rosy pelicans, pintails, storks, and the great Indian horned owl, you might be fortunate enough to see the uncommon great pied hornbill.
Other birds you might see are mallards, herons, and mallard ducks. The sanctuary is home to extensive sal tree woods as well as the ever-present Nandhaur river, which winds its way through the area. You have the option of staying in one of the three Forest Rest Houses that are situated on the grounds of the sanctuary for a more exciting and adventurous experience. However, in order to visit, you will need to obtain a permit from the SDO of the Forest Division in Haldwani.
Sanjay Dubri Tiger Reserve
Location: Belgaon District, Madhya Pradesh (24.118453 / 81.638725,17)
1975 was the year that the national park was first designated. In 1951, the Maharaja of Rewa was the one who discovered and saved the world-famous white tigers known as “MOHAN.” They were hiding in the forest in this region. After that, he was brought up in a cage in Govindgarh and eventually bred with the tigress Radha. She gave birth to the first white tigers to be born in captivity, and the majority of white tigers that can be seen in zoos all over the world today are their offspring. As a way to honor and remember this White Tiger, one of the park rangers was given the name “Mohan” in his honor.
It is home to around 152 species of birds, 32 species of animals, 11 species of reptiles, three species of amphibians, and many more, including 34 species of freshwater fishes. It is comprised of an evergreen sal forest. The tiger, the sloth bear, the chital, the nilgai, the chinkara, the sambar (which are only found in hilly terrain and in very small numbers), the leopard, the dhole (wild dog), the jungle cat, the hyena, the porcupine, the jackal, the fox, the Indian wolf, and the Indian python as well as the barking deer.
Bera Wildlife Sanctuary
Location: Near Jawai Dam – Pali District, Rajasthan (24.9894806 / 73.1458571)
Bera is a small town situated in the Pali district of Rajasthan. Bera is the best destination for sightseeing leopards, with the dense population of leopards in Bera, it is also known as leopard country. The landscape of the Aravalli hills, makes Bera elegantly beautiful for photography of wildlife. Bera is also home to crocodiles, nilgai, hyena, jungle cat, Indian grey mongoose, and sloth bear & nests beautiful birds which are – owl, osprey, egret, pond heron, Indian robin, black-shouldered kite, parakeet, common sandpiper, house sparrow, sarus crane, large cuckoo shrike, pelicans, ruddy shelduck, greylag goose, pelicans, Asian openbill stork, common sandpiper, gray-headed canary fly-catcher, Indian pond heron, black ibis, red throat-ed fly-catcher, and oriental magpie robin. Explore Corbett, Ranthambore & Bera Safari Tour.
Pilibhit Tiger Reserve
Location: Pilibhit District, Uttar Pradesh (28.692 / 79.853)
Pilibhit is notified as a tiger reserve in the year of 2014. Along the India–Nepal border, it is a component of the Terai Arc Landscape, which may be found in the upper Gangetic Plain. The sal trees, tall grasses, and wetlands that are characteristic of the ecosystem are kept alive by the frequent flooding that is caused by the rivers. The Sharda Sagar Dam, which has a length of up to 22 kilometers, is located on the outskirts of the nature reserve.
Pilibhit is one of the few districts in Uttar Pradesh that still has a significant amount of its original forest cover. Over 800 square kilometers of the Pilibhit district are forested, according to an estimate made for the year 2018, making up approximately 23 percent of the district’s total area. At least 65 tigers and their prey, which includes five different kinds of deer, call the forests of Pilibhit home. The tiger reserve was presented with the first International award TX2 for successfully doubling the number of tigers within the allotted amount of time. The major faunal species are Bengal tiger, leopard, fishing cat, leopard cat, swamp deer, spotted deer, hog deer, barking deer, blackbuck, etc. As many as 450 birds have been observed which includes a large number of residents. The common resident birds include darter, lesser whistling duck, combed duck, grey partridge, black partridge, swamp partridge, peafowl, and several others. Reptiles include lizards, several species of snakes, mugger crocodiles, and gharial. The river system harbors around 79 species of fish.
Nauradehi Wildlife Sanctuary
Location: Sagar District, Madhya Pradesh (23.178142 / 79.201886)
Nauradehi Wildlife Sanctuary is the largest wildlife sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh with a landmass of 1197 kilometer square. Both the Narmada and the Ganga rivers, which flow through the sanctuary, help to maintain the area’s diverse plant and animal life. The sanctuary is home to a variety of unique canine species, such as the Indian Wolf, Striped Hyena, and Bengal Fox, and it supports a robust population of wild animals.
It would appear that discussions are taking place regarding the establishment of a ground site in India comprising perhaps in the neighborhood of 750 square kilometers for the reintroduction of cheetahs. Since they became extinct, this would be the first time that anyone has attempted to restore them into their natural environment’s ecosystem. 23 of the area’s villages are currently being moved in preparation for the release of between fifty and seventy cheetahs into the wild.
Kabini National Park
Location: Near Taluk – Karapura district, Karnataka (11.9927916 / 76.0997955)
Kabini forest reserve is one of the top wildlife destinations in Karnataka due to its accessibility, lush green flora, water bodies, and likelihood of witnessing animals such as elephant herds, jaguars, tigers, and black leopards.
People from Karnataka can reach the origin land of the Kabini River, which is located in Wayanad, using a route that is 80 kilometers long from Mysore and 205 kilometers long from Bengaluru. People from Kerala can reach the same place by traveling through Wayanad. Because the southeastern section of Nagarahole National Park is now connected to the rest of the park, visitors have a greater possibility of seeing animals throughout the summer. We were able to discover 55 acres of forested terrain, steep valleys, and various bodies of water around the shores of Kabini Reservoir. During the bygone era, the Mysore Maharaja, British viceroys, and Indian royal families all used Kabini as a hunting destination.
Kabini is connected to a number of different territories, including Tholpetty Wildlife Sanctuary, Kuruva Island, Sagar Dam, and Wayanad, and is encircled on all sides by the Nagarhole Wildlife Sanctuary.
Kuno National Park
Location: Near Jakhoda District, Madhya Pradesh (25.8387801 / 77.1470562)
The Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh is one of the most special places in the world for people who are interested in or passionate about wildlife. As soon as a person enters this park, they are transported to an exclusive forest comprising Kardhai, Khair, and Salai, and they are able to observe dozens of different species of wildlife wandering throughout expansive meadows. Some meadows here are bigger than most at Kanha or Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve.
It is a commonly held belief that the Kardhai tree, which can be found in abundant supply in this region, will turn green even if there is merely the presence of humidity in the air, even before the arrival of the first monsoon showers. It embodies the genuine character of Kuno in many respects, such as its “never say die” mentality and its capacity to endure and finally flourish in spite of the numerous obstacles that this forest has surmounted throughout its history.
Recent events by the Indian Government of bringing cheetahs into Kuno drastically highlighted Kuno national park. Kuno is home to different species of deer like cheetal, sambhar, Indian muntjac, and many more. Wildlife also includes jungle cats, leopards, and cheetahs as well along with the predators like jackals, hyenas, desert cats, etc.
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