Top 8 Famous North India Wildlife Sanctuaries

Famous Wildlife Sanctuaries in North India

Many of us find it to be a distinct type of emotion to see wild animals in their natural surroundings. It's actually not very safe to go into the woods and encounter wild animals, but we can certainly afford to travel to national parks and wildlife sanctuaries. In reality, you may visit a number of these national parks and sanctuaries in India, particularly if you live in North India. It may be a lovely experience whether you go on a safari with your friends or take your children to view the wild up close. You can travel to some of these well-known wildlife sanctuaries in North India.

On their trips to the northern area of India, nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts make it a point to stop by the wildlife sanctuaries in North India so they may get up close and personal with the native animals and birds. It truly qualifies as a "once-in-a-lifetime experience." Depending on your preference, you may go on an elephant or a jeep safari to explore these protected regions. These wildlife reserves are abundant in vegetation and other natural beauties in addition to serving as homes to many different species of animals and birds.

There are plenty of places to stay in these wildlife reserves. Around these forests, there are a lot of resorts and forest lodges. You may choose to stay in any of the alternatives that are accessible, where you can have a comfortable stay by taking use of every contemporary convenience, delectable cuisine, recreational amenities, and much more.

8 Best Wildlife Sanctuaries in North India

1.      Dachigam National Park

2.      Jim Corbett National Park

3.      Rajaji National Park

4.      Nanda Devi National Park

5.      Dudhwa National Park

6.      Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary

7.      Sariska Tiger Reserve

8.      Ranthambore National Park

Dachigam National Park

The 141 sq. km. Dachigam National Park is situated between 1700 and 4300 metres above sea level. Here, you may view some of the most stunning plants and a vast range of species. The Himalayan brown bear, leopards, Himalayan grey langurs, and even Pygmy owlets are just a few of the wildlife that may be seen here.

Jim Corbett National Park

The Royal Bengal tiger is a notable resident of Jim Corbett National Park, the nation's first national park. Over 650 different types of migrating birds will be seen in addition to tigers. The national park, which has a total size of 500 square kilometres, is divided into five zones: Jhirna, Bijrani, Dhikala, Domunda, and Sonanandi. You'd need permissions for some of the zones. Zones like Jhirna, Dhela, and Sitabani are always available to tourists. Between July and October, the other zones are closed. One of the national parks where you may spend the night is this one.

Suggested Jim Corbett Tour: Delhi to Jim Corbett Tour, North India Wildlife Tours

Rajaji National Park

Rajaji National Park, a well-known tiger sanctuary in North India, is only one of the numerous locations where you may see wild creatures in their natural environment. Three districts are included in the sanctuary: Haridwar, Dehradun, and Pauri Garhwal. The region has also attracted attention due to its abundance of priceless fossils that date back as far as 10 million years. Tigers, Asian Elephants, Bears, Panthers, Chitals, Sambars, Wild Cats, Wild Boar, Kakars, Monitor Lizards, King Cobras, Pythons, and other creatures and reptiles may all be readily seen here.

Dudhwa National Park

Dudhwa Tiger Reserve is one of the finest few remaining examples of the exceedingly diverse and productive Tarai eco-system. The northern edge of the reserve lies along the Indo-Nepal border and the southern boundary is marked by the river Suheli.

It is well known sanctuary of the swamp deer and is home to tigers, leopards, varieties of deer, antelopes, elephants, jackal, hyena etc, amid thick green forest and grassland. It is also a bird watcher's heaven. A large number of rhinos are also found here. 

Nanda Devi National Park

The Nanda Devi National Park is situated near the Nanda Devi, the second highest mountain peak of India. The national park has some of the unique high altitude flora and fauna in the world. The park offers breathtaking sceneries, wooded environment and richness of biosphere. UNESCO has declared the Nanda Devi Biosphere as a World Heritage Site.

Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary

Located within a distance of 30 kilometres from the Almora town of Uttarakhand, Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary is a paradise for the nature lovers and explorers. Nestled amidst the high mountains of the beautiful Kumaon, Binsar is not a town or a village, but entirely a forest region. Established in 1988 mainly to protect the broad-leaved oak trees of Himalayas, it has now become a haven for more than 200 species of birds and almost half as many plants and animals. The best part about Binsar is that every experience is real and as authentic as it gets.

Sariska Tiger Reserve

Spread across an area of 881 sq. km, Sariska Tiger Reserve is filled with flora and fauna. You will find wide variety of plants and trees here. And if you are an animal lover, you will have some awesome time here. Some of the animals that you can spot here include Indian leopard, caracal, Javan mongoose, wild boar, striped hyena, chital, sambar deer, nilgai, jungle cat, golden jackal, small Indian civet, etc. it is also a wonderful place for the bird-watchers. 

Ranthambore National Park

Rajasthan state in western India is home to Ranthambore National Park. It is a 1,600 square kilometre region that was designated as a protected area in 1936. (621 square miles). The greatest Bengal tiger population in India resides there. Many different animals, reptiles, and bird species may be found at Ranthambore National Park. The most well-known national park in northern India is Ranthambore, which is situated in Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan. In addition, the Ranthambore Tiger Reserve is home to a robust and expanding population of sloth bears, wolves, marsh crocodiles, palm caimans, barren area foxes, serpent eagles, ducks, and a total of 40 species of mammals, 35 species of reptiles, and 320 species of birds. Suggested Ranthambore Tour: Delhi Ranthambore Tour