| Wildlife
Sanctuaries |
Gir Sanctuary
In the southwest of the peninsular state
of Gujarat, lies the 116 square-mile Gir sanctuary created to protect the last
wild population of Lion outside the African regions. Since 1913 when the Lion
population over here fell drastically to just 20 animals, the numbers have increased
to around 300. The Asiatic lion is slightly smaller than its African cousin is
and its mane is also smaller.
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Manas Sanctuary
Manas National Park is situated on the
foothills of the Himalayas and a part of it extends to Bhutan. It was declared
a sanctuary on October 01, 1928 and was designated a World Heritage site in December
1985. The sanctuary is home to a great variety of wildlife, including tiger, Golden
Langur, Wild Buffalo, Hispid Hare, Pigmy Hog, Capped Langur, Indian one-horned
Rhinoceros, Elephant, Gaur, Hog Deer, etc.
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Sultanpur Sanctuary
 Sultanpur,
46 kms. from Delhi, it is a green haven with a lake and wild birds. Sultanpur
was declared a water-bird reserve in 1972 and its grounds are lush with lawns
and trees and shrubs and masses of bougainvillea. It is recommended to spend some
time in the small museum and library in the reserve, as one gets a fair idea of
the birds and creatures you are likely to see during your visit to the reserve.
A good pair of binoculars is a must to clearly observe the wildlife from a safe
distance, without disturbing them.
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Sariska Sanctuary
Sharp cliffs of hills and narrow valleys
of the Aravallis dominate the landscape of Sariska, whose forests are dry and
deciduous. Within the Sariska wildlife sanctuary there are the ruins of medieval
temples of Garh-Rajor, belonging to the 10th and 11th centuries.A 17th century
castle on a sharp hilltop at Kankwari, provides a panoramic view of flying Egyptian
vultures and eagles. The area was declared a sanctuary in 1955 and became a National
Park in 1979.
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Tadoba Sanctuary
Tadoba-andhari Tiger Reserve is the
pristine and unique eco-system situated in the Chandrapur district of the Maharashtra
State of India. The Reserve contains some of the best of forest tracks and endowed
with rich biodiversity. It is famous for its natural heritage. Tadoba-andhari
Tiger Reserve is the second Tiger Reserve in the State.
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Panna Sanctuary
Panna is the twenty second Tiger Reserve
of India and fifth in the state of Madhya Pradesh. It is situated in the Vindhya
Ranges and spreads over Panna and Chhatarpur districts in the north of the state.
The Ken River, which flows through the Reserve is a home for Gharial and maggar
and other aquatic fauna.
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Dandeli Sanctuary
On the border
of Goa state in Karnataka, Dandeli abounds with a richness of flora and fauna.
Its richness and diversity offers ample opportunities to nature lovers to enjoy
the captivating landscape. The sanctuary is generally undulating with steep slopes
with picturesque deep river valleys and rich hilly forest terrain. The breath
taking valleys regal looking meandering river and the splendid scenic beauty of
the syntheri rocks and other natures splendours make it an awe inspiring experience.
The forest in dandeli is typical moist deciduous and semi evergreen types, with
pockets of evergreen.
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Pench Sanctuary
Pench National Park, nestling in the
lower southern reaches of the Satpura hills is named after Pench river which flows
from north to south through the Pench National Park. It is located on the southern
boundary of Madhya Pradesh. Recently in 1992, Pench has been included under the
umbrella of "Project Tiger" as the 19th Project Tiger Reserve.
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Periyar Sanctuary
Set high in the ranges of the Western
Ghats, in God's Own Country, Kerala, is the Periyar National Park and Tiger Reserve.
Periyar wildlife sanctuary has a picturesque lake at the heart of the sanctuary.
Formed with the building of a dam in 1895, this reservoir meanders around the
contours of the wooded hills, providing a permanent source of water for the local
wildlife. Though its a Tiger Reserve, tourists come here to view the Indian elephants
in the act of ablution and playfulness by the Periyar lake.
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