India is one lucky country to have beautiful and rich flora and fauna. To experience nature and the wildlife are two of the most serene and blissful things a man can do in his lifetime. India’s rich biodiversity and varied geographical features makes it evident that it is a home for a variety of wildlife species. There are a number of wildlife sanctuaries and national parks in India that gives a chance to explore the royal wildlife of India. Wildlife tourism in India is a flourishing travel segment. Scores of customized wildlife tour packages are offered by Optima Travels. Below are the top 10 best wildlife sanctuaries in India.

Sunderbans National Park (West Bengal) – Not only in India but the largest mangrove forest in the world is the Sunderbans National Park in West Bengal . The entire national park is in an area of over 10,000 km. The beautiful Sunderbans Park is located at the delta of Bay of Bengal in between India and Bangladesh. There is an interconnected waterways network that makes it accessible for everyone to explore all corners of the park. And most importantly, it is the home to the royal Bengal tigers, snakes, and crocodiles.

Kanha National Park (Madhya Pradesh) – The grassy fields and the bamboo forests dominate the view of the Kanha National Park, spread in Madhya Pradesh. The deep ravines, list meadows, and the grassy areas make it so easy for the animals to stay inside this park. The most famous animals to spot in this park are giant antlers, beautiful barasingha, tigers, panthers, sloths, hyenas, peacock, mongoose, jungle fowls, and langurs.

Corbett National Park (Uttarakhand) – The most beautiful national park of the country is the Jim Corbett National Park. The wildlife sanctuary is located in the Indian province of Uttarakhand. It is named after the most famous wildlife story writer, Jim Corbett. This one is the oldest national park of India founded in 1936. Protecting the Bengal tigers was the main aim of this national park and still is. Staying here in the middle of the wildlife is an enthralling experience.

Bandipur National Park (Karnataka) – There is something about the national parks of South India that instills excitement through its serenity amongst the travelers. The ambiance of the South India national parks is totally soothing. Bandipur National Park in Karnataka is famous particularly for the elephants. The natural environment of the Bandipur National Park is ideal for the life of the elephants. There are a lot of other endangered species to be spotted here.

Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary (Kerala) – Another South India based national park is Periyar wildlife sanctuary. This sanctuary is located at the backdrop of the Periyar river and is surrounded by the Cardamom hills. The wildlife sanctuary operates as a protected tiger and elephant reserve. Periyar wildlife sanctuary is located in the south Indian state of Kerala, God’s Own Country. Going on a wildlife safari and exploring elephants and tigers in their natural habitat are the best thing to do. Sambar deer, mouse deer, gaur, bison, Nilgiri langaur, leopards, and barking deer are some of the other animals to find here.

Kaziranga National Park (Assam) – Kaziranga National Park and rhinos are synonymous to each other. The park is only abode of single-horn rhinos. Apart from the rhinos, other thing that would fascinate the travelers are the tall elephant grass that surrounds the park. Elephant safari is the most famous activity to try here. Eastern swamp deer and the wild Asiatic water buffalo are the other exotic wildlife animals to find here.

Sariska National Park (Rajasthan) – Located in Alwar district of Rajasthan, Sariska Tiger Reserve is merely 100 km away from the Pink City, Jaipur. It was in 1955 when Sariska wildlife s that this national park was declared as the wildlife reserve. It was because of the significant number of tigers. Sariska National Park, characterized by rocky Aravalli hills, deciduous but dry forests and sub-thorn arid jungle, is spread over 800 square kilometer area. Jungle cat, golden jackal, leopards, and the striped hyenas are the other animals that can be spotted in this national park.

Bandhavgarh National Park (Madhya Pradesh) – Bandhavgarh National Park in Madhya Pradesh is known for having the highest density of Royal Bengal Tigers. Bandhavgarh used to be captive hunting ground of the kings of Rewa principality. Bandhavgarh wildlife sanctuary has been one of the most successful jungles chosen for Project Tiger. Currently this area has been converted to a national park to preserve the wildlife animals in their natural habitat. Lots of tigers and panthers can be found here. Nilgai, deer exotic cats are the other animals that can be spotted here chilling in their habitats.  

Ranthambore National Park (Rajasthan) – Ranthambore wildlife sanctuary had been opted as one of the destinations for Preject Tiger and later on declared a national park to help protect the floral and faunal diversity of the region. Located in Sawai Madhopur district of Rajasthan & spread over 1334 sq kilometer, Ranthambore National Park is situated close to Jaipur and easily accessible by road and train from Delhi, Agra, Gwalior, Bundi etc. It’s strategic location and higher chances to spot tigers make it a favourite tourist spot for wildlife lovers.  The experience that one gets here in exploring the wildlife is totally unmatched. Hence, it has to be the best. The tigers are the showstopper of this national park. Hence, going for tiger safaris should be the major highlight of the tour. The area is surrounded by the Banas and the Chambal river. Hyena, nilgai, wild boar, sambar, and leopard are the other animals to spot here. Several Ranthambore tour packages are offered by Optima Travels, especially Golden Triangle with Ranthambore Tour is very popular.

Govind Wildlife Sanctuary (Uttarakhand) – The last in our list is the Govind wildlife sanctuary that is in Uttarakhand. The views that one gets in this sanctuary is a soulful sight for the eyes. The thick forests, the snow white peaks, the greenery all around makes this park more beautiful naturally. It is a home to the snow leopards which are gorgeous but rare to spot. Other exotic species to find here are Himalayan serow, Himalayan black bear, musk deer, Himalayan monal, tragopan, and lots more.

These are the 10 best wildlife sanctuaries in India. For the people who love wildlife and the thrill related to it, these are the best places to visit. One can experience the beautiful unfiltered version of nature, the rugged wildlife, and also enjoy some offbeat adventure activities. To experience the flora and fauna in these national parks, one must get indulged in them up close and personal.