Friday 22 December 2017

Pench National Park 

77Pench national park is located in the chhindwara and seoni districts in Madhya Pradesh in India. The name of the park is derives from the pench river that flows through the park from north to south and divides the park into equal western and eastern halves and well forested areas of chhindwara and seoni districts. The park was declared as the national park in 1975 and in 1992 it was established as tiger reserve. The park is also famous for rafting and got “best management award “in 2011.
How to reach Pench national park
  1. By air- Sonegaon airport is the nearest airport to the Pench national park and is located at distance of 132 kms. Regular flights from Mumbai and pune are available from the airport and airport is well connected to the major cities of India.
  2. By rail- Nearest railway station is seoni station to the pench national park and the station connects the major cities like pune and Nagpur.
  3. By road- Seoni bus station is the nearest bus station to the pench national park and located at distance of 30 kms. Seoni is well connected with the all towns of madhyapradesh and Maharashtra.
Activities to do in Pench national park
  1. Wildlife in park- The park is famous for large herds of gaur, sambar, cheetal, wild dog, nilgai, wild pig and key predator is tiger followed by wild dog, wolf and leopard. Other animals also includes, chousingha, sloth bear, braking deer, chinkara, palm civet, jackal, fox, jugle cat, small Indian civet, porucupine and hyena etc.
  2. Birds in park- Pench national park is best for bird watching and you can see four species of the endangered vultures like long billed, white rumped, king vulture and white scavenger are in good number in the reserve. The other fauna includes 10 amphibians, 50 species of fishes, 45 butterflies and 54 moths and various other insects. There are over 285 species of migratory and resident birds that includes Indian pitta, Malabar pied hornbill, grey headed fishing eagle, osprey and white eyed buzzard.
  3. Wildlife safari in park- Wildlife safari is the most adventurous activates to do in the pench national park and you can enjoy the safari during the morning time 7:30 to 10:30 and in the evening timing 03:00 to 05:30. In the winter season, the timing is different and the morning entry time is later and evening exit time is earlier.

Little Rann of Kutch


cropped-wildlife-logo.pngThe Little Rann of Kutch is sprawl over 5000 sq kms and is inaccurately named as ran of Kutch. The name is accurately means “the salty desert”. The little Rann of Kutch is spread over 7500 kms. The ground is cracked and the mirages abound and air is dry and parched earth unfolds in all the directions endlessly. The little rann of Kutch has India’s largest wildlife sanctuary and varies from brown grey patches to large marshlands of soiled with small thorny shrubs.

Best time to visit in Little Rann of Kutch
The best time to visit Little Rann of Kutch is the winter season means November to February especially on the full moon as the reflection from the moonlight on the white sands of the Kutch gives it amazing look. The Rann festival is also organized in the same time and adds lots of activities around here.
Places to visit in little Rann of Kutch
  1. Great Rann of Kutch- The Little Rann of Kutch is a large area with salt marshes and is located in Gujarat India and is divided into great Rann of Kutch and Little Rann of Kutch. The name Rann comes from the Hindi word Ran which means “desert”.
  2. Kutch Desert Wildlife Sanctuary- The wildlife sanctuary is spread around 100 kms away from the bhuj and is spread over 7505.22 sq kms In the Kutch district of Gujarat. This wildlife sanctuary is considered as the largest seasonal sailine and biggest in India.
  3. Mandavi Beach Bhuj- The mandavi beach is one of the most attractive serene beaches on the northwestern shores of India and is perfect destination to relax and enjoy with family and friends during winter season. It is close to Little Rann of Kutch.
  4. City Shopping- In the city shopping, there is exquisite handicraft items, embodied cloths, bandhani fabrics, bed sheets and enameled silver wear is all famous in the Little Rann of Kutch.
  5. Dholavira- This is one of the remarkable excavations of the Indus valley civilization and one of the most developed civilizations around 4500 years ago. This place is best to experience the living of people that time near Little Rann of Kutch.
  6. Kutch Museum- this is the oldest museum of the Gujarat and boasts of collection of the Kutch scripts and ancient coins. Tribal artifacts are part of museum with other kinds of objects like painting, embroidery, musical instruments, arms, Precious metalwork and sculptures near the Little Rann of Kutch.

Kaziranga National park

phpThumb_generated_thumbnailKaziranga national parkis located in the Golaghat and Nagaon districts of the state Assam. The sanctuary hosts the two third of the world’s great one horned rhinoceroses and is a world heritage site. For all those who think that one horned rhinoceros is talk of Jurassic era should visit the Kaziranga national park once. The park is spread over 430 sq kms area with swampy lagoons; elephant grass meadows and dense forests. The park has good breeding ground of wild water buffalo, elephants and swamp deer. Over the time, the population of the tigers in the park has also increased and was declared as tiger reserve in 2006.
Best time to visit Kaziranga Park
November to April is the best time to visit the Kaziranga national park and in summer you should visit it in the April to May time and in monsoon season, you should visit in the June to September months and in winter season you should visit in the November to February months.
Things to enjoy in Kaziranga national park
  1. Unlock your adventurous side and enjoy Jeep Safari- With 3 entry gates falling in different districts of Assam, the kaziranga national park has 4 zones where you can enjoy the jeep safari and can enjoy one horned rhinos along with some exotic animals and mesmerizing landscape in jeep safari.
  2. Relish the sight of unique birds- On one side, the Kaziranga national park shares its boundary with Brahmaputra River which makes it attractive place to sight different species of the birds in the park. There are numbers of water lagoons in the park which is the most favorable place to sight such birds. Whistling teal, pelican, greater adjutant stork are some of the unique birds to catch in your camera and from your eyes.
  3. Spend a night with the wild- Whenever people visit to Kaziranga national park, they have urge to stay in the close proximity of the wildlife sanctuary for authentic feeling of staying in the forest. In the night, you can enjoy birds chirping and grasshoppers stridulating. You can stay in the resorts near the park and can also find luxurious hotels near the park which are hardly 30-40 minutes drive from the entry gate.
  4. Other activities- You visit to majuli near the kaziranga national park to enjoy escape to enchanting islands, you can also admire the lovely architecture of the sibsagar which is place known for its monuments. You can also soothe yourself with visit to tea estate in Assam.

Dudhwa National Park

kazirangaDudhwa National park is a reserved and protected area in UP that stretches bahraich district and Lakhimpur kheri and comprises Dudhwa National park and kishanpur wildlife sanctuary and Katarniaghat wild life sanctuary. It comes under the sub Himalayan range and is called the terai belt.  It covers the area of 1284.3 km and has the Indo-Nepal border with its boundary and it is defined by the large mohana river. Dudhwa national park and kaziranga national park is separated by an agricultural land of 15 kms. Being tiger reserve, it became popular in the year 1977 and acquired the project tiger during 1988.
Best time to Visit Dudhwa National Park
The best time to visit Dudhwa national park is between November and May. The park remains open for general public between 15th  November to 15th June as the two month may and June are much hot to visit the park. While you are visit the park in the winter, you must remember to take woolen clothes with you as it can be much chilled between Dec. to Feb.
Activities to do in Dudhwa National Park
  1. Jungle Safari at Tiger Reserve- If you are a wildlife enthusiast, the dudhwa national park can be a great place to fulfill your adventurous activities as it is a home place of reptiles and mammals and you can get the opportunity to see the Royal Bengal tiger. Dense forest land and vast grasslands and spooky wetland you can experience only here.
  2. Birding at Dudhwa- Dudhwa national park is a home place of nine endangered birds and these are Great Indian and Indian pied hornbills, Black Crested Baza, Shaheen Falcoon, Laggar Falcon, Osprey Peafowl, Red Headed merlin, and Bengal Florican. A binocular can be greatly helpful for you’re to unobtrusive observation without disturbing the birds.
  3. Dudhwa Safari Camping- There are different camping in the tourism zone of the national park. Most of the them are near to resorts and lodges. In these peaceful and pristine surroundings, the thill of the wild makes the camping more exciting than any other thing. Some campsites are dedicated to the students of college and schools.
  4. Dudhwa forest Lodge- It is said that if you did not visit the Dudhwa Forest lodge, you trip is incomplete. It is located at the heart of the dudhwa national park in the tourism zone of the park. This park is one of the the park that allows the night stay for tourists in the wildness of the jungle.
Places to visit near Dudhwa national park
  1. Nainital
  2. Agra
  3. Almora
  4. Bhimtal
  5. Naukuchiatal
  6. Mukteshwar



Thursday 7 December 2017

Wildlife tourism in India

Wildlife tourism in India is blessed with the rarest flora and fauna. There are about 80+ national parks, Tiger Reserves and more than 440 wildlife conservation sanctuaries in India, that provide shelter to several wild animals and birds. These wildlife conservation are situated in Indian jungle, which are the part of famous forest in India.

Wildlife Sanctuaries in India:
Wildlife Sanctuaries are the best places to roam around and above all witnessing there several wild animals is itself is and adventurous experience. Some of the famous wildlife sanctuaries in India are:

National Chambal Wildlife Sanctuary - Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh
Manas Wildlife Sanctuary - Barpeta, Assam
Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary - West Bengal, India
Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary - Bharatpur, Rajasthan
Wayanad Wildlife Sactuary - Kerala, India
Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary - Kerala

National Parks in India
Away from the hustle and bustle of city these parks are established in the lush green area of Indian jungle. Map of national parks in India will help you during your visit.

Kaziranga National Park - Assam
Dudhwa National Park - U.P.
Gir National Park - Gujarat
Pench National Park - Madhya Pradesh
Chitwan National Park - Indo Nepal border

Famous Wildlife Resorts in India:
Kanha Tiger Reserve - Mandala, M.P.
Corbett National Park - Uttaranchal
Ranthambore Tiger Reserve
Nagarhole Tiger Reserve
Satpura Tiger Reserve
Panna Tiger Reserve
Tadoba Tiger Reserve
Chinnar Resorts

Birds and Animals in India: In Indian jungle you may find a number of beautiful birds and wild
animals that mesmerize the visitors at the most, like peacocks in India are the most beautiful birds found anywhere in the world, while Indian camel represents the glimpse of royal Rajasthan state. But the worst part is that there are many extinct animals in India. Although the government of India has taken many fruitful steps to save these extinct species of India, yet it is incomplete without our efforts.
Endangered Species in India: When any species is left with very few numbers of its kind, and could disappear from the earth, then it is called endangered species. Indian government has taken certain applauded steps for conservation of wildlife. Some of endangered animals in India are:

Indian lion
Indian leopard
Snow leopard
Black buck
Asian white backed vulture
Asian elephant
White Bengal tigers
Indian Cobra (Black Cobra Snake)

Wildlife Adventure:
Indian wildlife tour is the hub of adventure activities, where apart from encountering the Indian wild animals and birds you may also enjoy other plenty of adventure sports and activities. In these wildlife Indian jungle provides an ideal location for trekking and safaris. Some other must do adventure activities during your wildlife tour are:

Angling and fishing
Jungle walk
Cycling
Jeep safari
Elephant safari
Horse safari
Camel safari