Wildlife Sanctuaries

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Bandipur Tiger Reserve

Karnataka, India

Bengal Tiger

Indian Elephant

Gaur

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Home to a significant tiger population and diverse wildlife in the Western Ghats. The sanctuary is known for its dry deciduous forests and varied wildlife.

Established

1974

Area

874 sq km

Best time to visit

October to May

Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary

Kerala, India

Bengal Tiger

Indian Elephant

Gaur

+2 more

Famous for its elephant and tiger reserves in the Western Ghats. The sanctuary is centered around an artificial lake formed by the Mullaperiyar Dam.

Established

1950

Area

925 sq km

Best time to visit

September to May

Sundarbans National Park

West Bengal, India

Bengal Tiger

Saltwater Crocodile

Gangetic Dolphin

+1 more

The largest mangrove forest in the world and home to the Bengal tiger. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is known for its unique ecosystem.

Established

1984

Area

1,330 sq km

Best time to visit

December to February

Jim Corbett National Park

Uttarakhand, India

Bengal Tiger

Asian Elephant

Leopard

+2 more

India's oldest national park known for its Bengal tiger population. The park is named after the famous hunter-turned-conservationist Jim Corbett.

Established

1936

Area

520 sq km

Best time to visit

November to June

Ranthambore National Park

Rajasthan, India

Bengal Tiger

Leopard

Nilgai

+2 more

Famous for diurnal tigers and ancient ruins within the park. The park features steep rocky hills, grassy valleys, and lakes.

Established

1980

Area

392 sq km

Best time to visit

October to June

Kaziranga National Park

Assam, India

One-horned Rhinoceros

Bengal Tiger

Asian Elephant

+2 more

Home to two-thirds of the world's one-horned rhinoceros. The park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and hosts diverse wildlife.

Established

1974

Area

430 sq km

Best time to visit

November to April

Sanctuaries Articles

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