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Manas National Park: A Travel Guide

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A jungle habitat of unparalleled beauty, Manas National Park is situated at the foothills of Himalayas in the state of Assam. It is a renowned UNESCO natural heritage site, biosphere reserve, project tiger reserve and an elephant reserve. Not only for its long list of credentials, one must also visit this green paradise for its unique biodiversity and landscapes. Seen as some of the rarest gifts of nature, Manas National Park is like a melting point of the west and east, when it comes to its fauna. Blessed by a semi-tropical climate, the biomes of this reputed national park provide a natural home to the some of the most exotic and endangered species of wildfire that are hard to find anywhere else on this planet. Main Entrance Gate View of Manas National Park - UNESCO World Heritage Site Wildlife of Manas National Park The lands of the Manas National Park are ruled by a huge variety of wildlife. If statistics are to be believed, the region is home to around 55 species of mammals, 380 sp...

India's Best Wildlife: Kaziranga National Park

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� You are a wildlife enthusiast. Where should you go? Kaziranga Wildlife Sanctuary � You love adventurous tours. Where should you head towards? Kaziranga Wildlife Sanctuary � One of the best tourist destinations in India? Kaziranga Wildlife Sanctuary � Beautiful Surroundings? Kaziranga Wildlife Sanctuary Kaziranga Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the most popular tourist destinations in India. The sanctuary is a natural habitat for varied flora, fauna and bird species. Because of its serene surroundings, it has been Included in UNESCO� World Heritage Site List. But what factors one need to keep in mind to make his/her tour to Kaziranga Wildlife Sanctuary the tour of their lifetime? Read this travel guide and find out. What is Kaziranga Wildlife Sanctuary famous for? Kaziranga Wildlife Sanctuary is famous for housing a large number of endangered species of Indian one-horned rhinocerosas well as most number of tigers in terms of population density. However, Ranthambore National Park wit...

Ranthambore National Park: A Wildlife Travel Guide

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Ranthambore National Park in Rajasthan is one of the most visited national parks in India. Ranthambore is renowned for its tiger and it is believed that this wildlife sanctuary offers the highest probability of tiger spotting in their natural habitat. Ranthambore is located in Sawai Madhopur in Rajasthan. It used to be the hunting ground of the former maharajas of Jaipur. At the centre of Ranthambore National Park is the 10th-century Ranthambore Fort. You could also notice an array of ancient temples, several talaos (lakes) and chhatris inside this wildlife reserve in Rajasthan. Ranthambore National Park is famous for 'friendly' Royal Bengal Tigers Ranthambore National Park Travel Facts   Location : Sawai Madhopur district of Rajasthan Highlights : Tigers and over 250 bird species National Park area: 275 km� core area. 392 km� including buffer zone Tiger Reserve area : 1334 km� Altitude : 215 to 505 meters above sea level Eco-region : Kathiarbar-Gir dry deciduous forests Terra...

Periyar National Park | Periyar Tiger Reserve, Kerala

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With astounding diversity of flora and fauna, wildlife safaris in India  is one of the top 10 reasons why people visit this country. [Here's other 9+1 reasons why you should visit India ] Periyar National Park and Tiger Reserve in Kerala is one the most sought after national parks in South India and a popular wildlife tour destination. It is one of the most visited wildlife sanctuaries in India with main draw being bird watching, remarkable variety of butterflies, elephants and tigers. Elephants are the dominant mammals at the Periyar National Park An introduction of Periyar National Park A total of over 40 species of mammals, 320 species of birds, 160 varieties of butterflies and 45 species or reptiles have been recorded in Periyar National Park making it an important wildlife tour destination in India. Periyar is located in Thekkedy in the ranges of Western Ghats and is just 2.5 miles away from Kumili in the Idukki district of central Kerala. The park is spread over 777 sq. km. w...