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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...

Great Himalayan National Park: A Travel Guide

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Overview of the Great Himalayan National Park Being inducted in 1999, Great Himalayan National Park also happens to be the latest addition to the list of National Parks in India. This sanctuary was initially declared a protected region in 1984. Located in the Kullu region in Himachal Pradesh, Great Himalayan National Park is bestowed with unique ecological aspect nestled in the Western Himalaya. The four valleys of the park are named Sainj Valley, Tirthan Valley, Jiwa Nal Valley and Parvati Valley. An elusive Snow Leopard at Great Himalayan National Park Great Himalayan National Park is home to over 180 bird specials, some rare mammals that include Himalyan Brown Bear, musk deer and snow leopard along with a number of invertebrate, reptiles and rare amphibian species. In a nutsheel Location : Kullu in Himachal Pradesh Highlights : 180 species of birds and rare mammals such as black bears, blue sheep, Himalayan Brown Bear, musk deer and snow leopard National Park Area : 754 km� core a...

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...