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Gir National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary, Gujarat
The only home of Asiatic Lions, Gir Forest National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected sanctuary located in the state of Gujarat, India. It totals a huge area of around 1412 square kilometers and is a major site of preservation due to its immense diversity of flora and fauna. In the mid-1900s, trophy hunting led to a decline in the population of the Asiatic lions to around 15. In 1965, the combined efforts of NGO’s and wildlife activists ensured that Gir was protected and established as the Gir National Forest Park.
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Sundarbans National Park, West Bengal
Sundarbans in West Bengal is one of the world’s largest mangrove forests situated on the Ganges delta of Bay of Bengal. The forest is spread across India and Bangladesh and is the natural habitat of several wild animals including the world famous Royal Bengal Tiger and Gangetic Dophins. It is blessed with a unique biodiversity and rich flora and fauna.The Sundarbans is home to the famous Royal Bengal Tiger (about 500 of them). It is also well known for its Crocodile and Snake population.
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Nagarhole National Park, Karnataka
Nagarhole National Park is another great sanctuary for tigers. Tourists and wildlife enthusiasts flock here to spot tigers among other wild animals. You will find rare animals like the Indian Bison, pangolin, mongoose, Indian giant flying squirrel and bonnet macaque. There are also loads of elephants and sloth bears. Other than the animals, you will come across forests of beautiful sandalwood, teak and silver oaks; bringing amazing fragrances and ambience to the thickets Also. Nagarhole is the best place to go crocodile spotting in the south, especially for the endangered species of Mugger Crocodile.
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Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary ,Kerela
The Periyar Wildlife reserve lies cosily cusped within the famous Cardamom Hills of the South. The Periyar River meanders around its contours, providing a permanent source of water for the local wildlife. Periyar is a highly protected tiger and elephant reserve. During the last count, there were about 53 tigers within the park area. Tourists hire barges to view herds of wild elephants bathing in the Periyar Lake. Other animals found here include Gaur, Bison, Sambar, Barking Deer, Mouse Deer, Mongoose, Foxes, Lion-tailed Macaque, Nilgiri Langur and Leopards.
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The Great Himalaya National Park , Himachal Pradesh
The Great Himalayan National Park, as the name suggests, is nestled in the hills and valleys of the Himalayas. Imagine green forests that have conifers and pines rising up and snow peaks that you can see from between them. Located in Himachal Pradesh kullu, the Great Himalayan National Park is home to emerald coloured meadows that look like carpets of velvet, snow leopards prowling across them and more than a hundred and eighty bird species bickering from different trees. Other animals worth seeing here include musk deer, blue sheep and Himalayan Brown bear, the patent mountain forest fauna. Treks, safaris and paragliding activities are common in the area too.
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