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Top 10 Wildlife Safaris in North India
North India is a region that has a lot to offer to travellers. With its mesmerizing valleys, historical monuments, pilgrimage sites and wildlife safaris, it is a haven for all types of tourists. The region is home to several famous wildlife safaris that allow travellers to experience the real beauty of the wild. The wildlife safaris in North India offer tourists a glimpse into the richness and diversity of the flora and fauna, serving as homes to several species of wild animals. With our India Wildlife Tour Packages you will get a chance to get on a thrilling adventures to some of the best wildlife Tours in North India.
Following are 10 best wildlife Safaris in North India
1. Ranthambore National Park, Ranthambore
Located in Sawai Madhopur of Rajasthan, Ranthambore National park is one of the best and largest national parks in North India. It is stretched over an area of 392 sq. km, and it houses several species of wild animals and among them the famous ones are the royal Bengal tigers.
The center of attraction of the Ranthambore National park is the Tigers, a trip to Ranthambore National park gives you a chance to witness these savage beasts in their natural habitats. Apart from the national Park, the Ranthambore Fort of the 10th is also a main attraction in Ranthambore. Ranthambore National Park also offers a Jeep Safari that gives travelers a unique experience of the wild, explore more with our Rajasthan Tour Packages.
2. Jim Corbett National Park, Uttarakhand
Holding the fame of being one of the best national parks in the country, the Jim Corbett National Park is surely the best for the adventure enthusiasts. Situated on the Nainital district of the Uttarakhand state the Jim Corbett National park is a haven for nature lovers, it's famous for its vegetation and a rich population of Fauna.
During your trip to the Jim Corbett National park you can find organized workshops, nature guides and can also enjoy the famous recreational activity Elephant ride through the park.
Some of the species you can find in the Jim Corbett National Park are Tigers, Jungle Cat, Leopard, Himalayan Black Beer, Nightjar and many more. The type of safari it offers are Walking Safari, Jeep Safari, Elephant Safari,
3. Sariska Tiger Reserve, Alwar
As the name suggests, Sariska Tiger Reserve is one of the famous tiger reserve in Rajasthan. Situated in the Alwar district of Rajasthan, a Jeep Safari through the dense forests will introduce you to the richness of flora and fauna, along with the savage tigers.
During the heat of summers, wild species can be spotted near any water resource but during the winters you might have to go through the reserve to witness the majestic animals. Some of the wild species you can find during your trip to the Sariska Tiger reserve are Tigers, Indian Leopard, Indian Jackal, Chital, Wild Boar, Hanuman Langur, Indian eagle owl, Chinkara and many more.
Some of the best places you can visit nearby are: Neelkanth Temple, Sariska Palace, Astroport Sariska, Bhangarh Ruins, Birdwatching etc.
4. Great Himalayan National Park
The Great Himalayan National park is situated in the beautiful state of Himachal Pradesh in the Kullu region. Holding more than 370 wild species, the Great Himalayan National park is truly one of the best Wildlife parks in North India.
If you are a bird watcher, this national park holds over 300 different species of birds, making it a must visit for the bird watchers. The Great Himalayan National Park also offers a trek, through which you can reach the high elevation ground and can spot animals like Blue Sheep, Snow leopard, Himalayan brown bear, Himalayan Tahr and musk deer.
5. Dudhwa National Park, Uttar Pradesh
Dudhwa National park houses a good population of the Barasingha which is a type of deer having 12 antlers. Situated in the state of Uttar Pradesh, the Dudhwa National Park holds more than 300 species of migratory birds that migrates here during the winter season. The best time to visit the Dudhwa National Park is November to march, so that you can witness the beauty of the migratory birds.
Some of the wild species you can spot during your visit at Dudhwa National Park are Swamp Deer, Jackal, Sloth Bear, Hog Deer, Tigers, leopards, elephants etc.
6. Hemis National Park, Leh Ladakh
Situated in Leh Ladakh, the Hemis National park is a high elevation park which can’t be accessible through motorable roads, trekking is the only option and yes it is worth it. The Hemis National park houses a large variety of wild species, and the center of attraction are the Snow Leopards, which are present here in abundance.
By taking a Jeep safari through the national park you can witness its beauty, some of the wild animals you can spot during your visit are: Snow Leopard, Golden Eagle, Snow Cocks, Blue Sheep, Argali Sheeps etc.
7. Dachigam National Park, Jammu & Kashmir
Stretched over 140 sq. km and situated in the beautiful territory of the Jammu & Kashmir, the Dachigam National Park is famous for its stunning flora and fauna. The best time to visit the Dachigam National Park is between April to October, during winters some of the upper areas of the park aren’t accessible.
Some of the wild species you can spot during your visit to the Dachigam National Park are: Himalayan brown Bear, Hill Fox, Jungle Cat, Long tailed Marmot, Jackal and much more.
8. Rajaji National park, Uttarakhand
Nestled on the foothills of the Himalayas and covering the Shivaliks range of mountains, the Rajaji National Park is formed with converting three wildlife sanctuaries into one. Also during your Jeep Safari, you can find several religious and historic spots inside the park.
The Rajaji National park is famous for its stunning beauty and housing a wide variety of Elephant. Some of the wild species you can spot are: Nilgai, Hog Deer, Elephants, Tiger, Leopard, Striped Hyena, Sloth Bear etc.
9. Kishtwar National Park, Jammu & Kashmir
Kishtwar National Park is one of the important national parks, situated in Jammu and Kashmir. You can spot several snow leopards here along with Himalayan Black bear, Rhesus Monkey, Musk Deer and several other species.
Apart from the Kishtwar National Park, some of the activities you can do are- spot the savage snow leopards, watch beautiful streams, birdwatching, click awesome photos and many more.
10. Nanda Devi National Park, Uttarakhand
Located near the Nanda Devi peak, the Nanda Devi National Park or Biosphere reserve is situated 3,500 m above sea level offering mesmerizing views to the entire nature admirer and the adventure lovers. Nanda Devi peak is also the second highest peak of India, a trip to the Nanda Devi National Park promises you a breathtaking adventure amidst the beautiful park.
UNESCO has also declared Nanda Devi biosphere as a world heritage site, you can spot some of the globally threatened species like Himalayan Musk Deer, Snow Leopard, Himalayan Brown Bear and Himalayan Tahr, etc.
