Safari
is an adventure that takes any adventurer who like to explore the
unexplored trails and unspoiled natural horizons of desert or country
side or forests. One such safari is Jungle safari. It can also be
defined as a forest trail, except that instead of walking, hiking or
trekking, you have also got the options of explore the forest regions
via a jeep or a elephant or even on a horse.
Jungle safari not just involves exploring the jungles of a particular
region. The options can involve national parks and wildlife sanctuaries
as well as protective reserves. And you can also opt for wild camping as
well as nature walks too. All in all saying hello to Mother Nature in
the best possible ways. Staying in the jungle lodges provided by the
various forests departments within the sanctuary areas is also the part
of this safari deal and the best way you can enjoy your holiday to hang
out in the Jungle area, relax and do nothing.
Jungle Safari Sites in
The Himalayas
Jim
Corbett National Park
Jim Corbett National Park is 115-km from Nainital, via Kaladhungi. The
pride of Corbett National Park is the distinction of being the first
national park of India. It sprawls over an area of 1,200-sq-kms and was
established in the year 1935 as the Hailey National Park, after Sir
William Malcohm Hailey, an enthusiastic conservationist who was at that
time governor of united provinces.
The
Great Himalayan National Park
Decorated with stunning beauty and conserved with care, the Great
Himalayan National Park is a virtual treasure for the researcher, the
sensitive nature lover and the adventure seeker, which is located 60 km
from Kullu ( Himachal Pradesh ). It is located at a height of 1,300m to
6,100m, with a coverage area of 765-sq-kms. Among the animals found in
this part of the Western Himalayas are Musk Deer, Ghoral, Thar, Bharal,
Serow, Brown Bear, Leopard and Snow Leopard. Bird life includes a
variety of colourful Pheasants- Monal, Khalij, Cheer and Tragopan.
The
Namdapha National Park
Namdapha Tiger reserve in Changlang district of Arunachal Pradesh is
spread in an area of 1,850-sq-kms rugged terrain. Perhaps no other
national park in the world has a wider altitudinal variation than the
Namdapha national park that rises from 200m to 4,500m in the snow-capped
mountain. This variation has given rise to the growth of diverse
habitats of flora and fauna. And because this region is the most
unexplored wild reserve of India, makes it all the more attractive
jungle safari option for any wildlife lover.
Regions of Jungle Safari in India
Ranthambhore has always remained a favorite with Tiger-lovers the world
over. The spread of this National Park is such that it becomes
relatively easy to spot the majestic tiger. Short Jungle Safari tours
through this park make ones travel thorough in this Park.
Another option includes the wildlife sanctuaries and tiger reserve of
India, where you can either take up a jeep safari or a Elephant safari
to check out the Tigers. Among the major tiger reserves safari are the
Sundarbans in West Bengal, Manas Tiger Reserve in Assam, Sariska &
Ranthmbore National Parks in Rajasthan and Corbett National Park in
Uttaranchal.
Famous Jungle Safari Places
