Exploring the Wild Jungle's of India!!!

 

                        When we go on a vacation we need to be in a place which is peaceful, calm, colorful and something natural which is different from the urban life. We all love to watch animals, be near Trees, trek on the Hills, walk by lakes and go under the waterfalls and love to capture all you see when you enjoy the adventure it all make you feel so blessed. We all should go on a break with family or with friends to these forest whenever you feel you need a reason to live.

          India is a home to the finest forest‘s in the world. A vacation to one of these forests below can be an amazing experience as it give you a breath taking experience and make you love India more with all the beautiful Nature and other unseen amazing creation by God. 

        So, Below Are The 10 Must Visit Forest’s In India For You Anytime You Need A Break From Work:

 

RANTHAMBORE NATIONAL PARK

Ranthambore national park is located in the North of India, in Rajasthan located 13.5 Km from Sawai Madhopur.

It is known for the Bengal Tiger’s. Also you can see Leopard, Nilgai, Wild Boar, Sambar, Striped Hyena, Gray Langur, and Crocodile & Deer. Also can found a varieties of tree’s, plants, birds & reptiles. 

        The best time to visit RANTHAMBORE NATIONAL PARK is in the month of November to May. 

AIR: Nearest airport in Jaipur International Airport.        

TRAIN: Nearest station is Sawai Madhopur railway station. There are a lot of trains that make a shop at this station. Also if you enjoy luxury travelling you can enjoy trip and treat yourself as a king with package from PALACE ON WHEELS, MAHARAJAS EXPRESS, and THE INDIAN MAHARAJA.

 ROAD: There are a lot of Buses connecting Sawai Madhopur the nearest town to Ranthambore national park within the state of Rajasthan. A car or Taxi is available for hire which is also the best way to travel.

Also there are a lot of online websites which have packages including Hotel, Meals, Sightseeing, Cabs & Safari Bookings.

SUNDERBANS NATIONAL PARK

    Sunderbans has got its name from the Sundari Tree.The Sunderbans National Park is located in South East of India in West Bengal. This park is covered with more of mangroves and one of largest reserves for the Bengal Tiger, you also can find variety of Birds, Reptiles and Crocodile. Its a UNESCO world heritage Site.

The Best time to visit the Sunderbans National Park is during the winter and summers from December to March.

And if you want to experience the view of the rarest Phytoplankton’s, they are small autotrophic components that bear the properties to Glow at night

AIR: The nearest Airport in Netaji Subash Chandra Bose International Airport, DUM DUM, West Bengal (Kolkata Airport).

TRAIN: The nearest major railway station is the Sealdah Railway Station and the nearest local railway station is the Canning railway station.

ROAD: If travelling road you need to travel by local taxi from Kolkata airport to Gadkali Fort. Taxi is available for hire which is also the best way to travel. Boat Safaris are enjoyable and an interesting experience.

            In the Sunderbans you can also buy Fresh & Natural Honey and other Handicrafts and art items to your home collection.

JIM CORBETT NATIONAL PARK:

JIM CORBETT NATIONAL PARK is one of the oldest National Park in India, located in the North of India in Uttarakand in Nanital & Pauri Barhwal. It has different species of plants and diverse species of fauna. This is a place loved by the International and Indian Tourist because of its scenic view, animal, and varieties of Birds, Trees, Plants, also beautiful Hills, river belts and large lakes.

 Jim Corbett lets you visit the Park all year long, but the best time to visit Jim Corbett National Park is between November and February.

             There are different species of Flora & Fauna. There are also a lot of adventure activities like River rafting, Climbing, Zip line, Water roller, Gun shooting, Archery & Rappling in Nanital and Rishikesh.

 Air: The nearest Airport to Jim Corbett National Park is Pantnagar Airport (76 km from airport)

TRAIN: The nearest railway station to JIM CORBETT NATIONAL PARK is Ram Nagar its 12 kms from the Park. 

ROAD: The road distance between Ram nagar Railway Station to Jim Corbett National Park is 86 Kms. 

Nanital is a popular Hill station in Uttarakand, India. So overall Uttarakand is a package of Beauty, Forest and Beautiful Lakes.

SASAN GIR SANCTUARY:

           The Only Den for the Asiatic Lions in world is in Gujarat, India. In SASAN 

GIR SANCTUARY we can find animals like Asiatic Lions, Indian Leopard, 

Jungle cat, striped Hyenas, golden Jackal, Bengal Fox, grey mongoose, Chittal, Nilgai, Sambar, chinkara, pangolin, porcupine and Reptiles like Crocodile, Indian Cobra, Tortoise, Monitor Lizard, and other species of snakes. Also you can see varieties of Birds like vulture, Eagles, Hawk eagles, Indian Eagle Owl,Indian Grey Horn Bill, Brown Capped pygmy woodpecker, Black headed oriole and Indian Pitta.

             The best duration to visit SASAN GIR SANCTUARY is from December to March. As it is a good duration to get nice clicks. The park is closed from June to October every year.

 AIR: The nearest airport to SASAN GIR SANCTUARY is Keshod (53 Kms) and Rajkot (156 Kms from airport).

 TRAIN: The nearest Airport to SASAN GIR SANCTUARY is the Junagadh (50 Kms) Veraval (40 Kms). There are direct trains for many major stations across India.

 ROAD: The government has many Buses available between Junagadh and cities in Gujarat. All highways are connecting roads leading to Junagadh are smooth and well maintained. You can also have local Auto Rickshaws and Taxi for local Travelling & sightseeing.

 And if you are a Trek Lover you should plan to trek at the Girnar Hills.

KAZIRANGA NATIONAL PARK:

                KAZIRANGA NATIONAL PARK is known in the world for one horned Rhinoceroses. Kaziranga National Park is a national park in the Golaghat, Karbi Anglong and Nagaon districts of the state of Assam, India. It is the home to Tigers, Elephants, wild water Buffalo and Swamp deers and many other animals. It is a park with different Species of Birds. Kaziranga is a place which receives heavy rainfall throughout the year, The Park is flooded often by the Brahmaputra River rising high. Most of 70% of the forest is filled with water.

KAZIRANGA NATIONAL PARK is open from November to April end subject to weather and road conditions. 

 AIR:  The nearest Airport to KAZIRANGA NATIONAL PARK is the Guwahati International Airport (217 Kms) and Jorhat Airport (97 Kms) from the Park.

 TRAIN: The nearest railway station is Furkating which is located at a distance of 75 Kms from the park. Also you can use the other nearest railway station which is Guwahati Railway station and Jorhat Railway station located at the distance of 240 Kms and 90 Kms from the Park. These stations are well connected to many trains coming from major station 

ROAD: KAZIRANGA NATIONAL PARK is located in Kohora town which is connected to all major towns in Assam. The government has Buses or privately run buses and mini buses, local Transport services can be used to reach Kohora. So you can travel conveniently.

 Also you can arrange an Elephant and Jeep safari.

TADOBA ANDHARI TIGER RESERVE:

        Tadoba Andhari Reserve is the largest national park in Maharashtra. The Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve is located in west of India Chandrapur district of Maharashtra state in INDIA. The Reserve has got its name from the name of the god "Tadoba" worshiped by the tribes who live in the dense forests of the Tadoba and Andhari region

     The Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve has for sure Bengal Tiger, but also you have  leopards, Bears, gaur, Nilgai, stripped hyena, small Indian civet, jungle cats, Sambar, barking deer, Honey badger. Reptiles here include the endangered Indian python and the common Indian monitor, Indian star tortoise, Indian cobra and crocodile. Also there are another bird species found in the reserve. Also there are a lot of inspects species.

 The park is open for visitors from October to June every season and remains full-day closed on every Tuesday.

 AIR: Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, Nagpur is the nearest airport to Tadoba National Park is 140 Km.

 TRAIN: The nearest railway station is at Chandrapur (49 kms) and Nagpur (151 kms)

 ROAD: There are frequent buses from Chandrapur to Mohrali Village. Also, cab/taxi facility is also available in the large number.

HEMIS NATIONAL PARK:

            HEMIS NATIONAL PARK is a high altitude national park in the eastern Ladakh Union Territory of the Republic of India. The park is named after the famous monastery of Ladakh, Hemis Gompa. The main attraction of the park is the snow leopard & Shapu sheep. Another reason to visit is to explore the vegetation of Ladakh.

            You can find animals like Snow leopard, Argali, Bharal, Shapu, Asiatic ibex, Tibetan wolf, Eurasian Bear, Red fox, Himalayan Marmot& Mountain weasel. You also can find some Bird of prey like the golden eagle, lammergeier vulture, and Himalayan griffon vulture.

As there is no rain in this area ,he best time to visit Hemis National Park, is between the months of May and early October. 

AIR: The nearest airport to HEMIS NATIONAL PARK is Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport, Leh district about 5 km.

TRAIN:  Nearest railway station is Jammu Tavi railway station from the Hemis National Park, about 21 Km from the Hemis National Park

ROAD: Nearest city Leh is well connected to Major Cities and Places by road network. Several buses travel from Leh to Hemis on a regular basis.

             If visiting in summer, you can also attend the popular Hemis Festival conducted in the Hemis Monastery

KANHA NATIONAL PARK:

                 

KANHA NATIONAL PARK is the largest national park of the state of Madhya Pradesh. It is located at the Central of India. It is Located in Mandla and Balaghat districts, the Kanha Tiger Reserve is being occupied by two major sanctuaries, the Hallon and the Banjar Sanctuaries. It is known to be a popular forest as it said to have inspired ‘The Jungle Book’.

             The highland forests are tropical moist, dry deciduous type like bamboo and Indian ghost tree  can also be find here. Also you can see 1000 species of flowering plants. 

            The highland forests are tropical moist, dry deciduous type like bamboo and Indian ghost tree can also be find here. Also you can see 1000 species of flowering plants.

             KANHA NATIONAL PARK has species of tigers, leopards, wild dogs, wild cats, foxes, jackals, barking deer, striped hyena, spotteddeer, sambar, barking deer, and sloth bear. Reptiles such as Indian pythons, Indian cobras, krait, rat snakes, vipers, keelbacks, and grass snakes are to be seen in the forest. There are many species of Birds you can find here at Kanha Tiger Reserve

 KANHA NATIONAL PARK remain open for visitors from 15th October to 30th June.

 AIR: The nearest airport to Kanha National Park is Jabalpur Airport, about 175 km from Kanha National Park.

 TRAIN:  The Nearest Railway Stations for accessing Kanha National Park is Gondia & Jabalpur. Gondia railway station is 145 kms & Jabalpur railway station is 160 kms from Kanha National Park 

ROAD: Regular bus services go to and fro Kanha National Park. You can also take a shared taxi or cab for the same route. There are three gates for entrance into the park. The Kanha/ Kisli gate is best accessed from Jabalpur and stops at the village Khatia, inside the buffer area. The second gate is at Mukki and the third, most recently opened, gate is at Sarhi.

PERIYAR NATIONAL PARK:

 

Periyar National Park is located in God’s Own Country, Kerala, in south of India. The park is located high in the Cardamom Hills and Pandalam Hills of the south Western Ghats along the border with Tamil Nadu. It is 4 km from Kumily.

It is an important tiger and elephant reserve but you can find the gaur, sambar, wild pig, Indian giant squirrel, Travancore flying squirrel, jungle cat, sloth bear, Nilgiri tahr, lion-tailed macaque, Nilgiri langur, bats, mongoose, and Nilgiri marten. These forests have reptiles like snakes and turtles. If you’re a bird lover there are many species of Birds to watch for.

 The best time to visit Periyar National Park is from October to June. Avoid going in rainy as you might not sight much animal as there will be water in the jungle most of time.

 AIR: The nearest airport to Periyar National Park Kochi (Cochin) at 200-kms or Madurai in Tamil Nadu at 140-kms are the nearest airports.

 TRAIN: Kottayam at 114-kms is the nearest station from Periyar National Park

 ROAD: Kumily, the nearest town from Periyar is well served by both state and private buses from Kottayam, Ernakulum and Madurai in Tamil Nadu. Also you can find local taxi or private cars.

BANDIPUR NATIONAL PARK:

 

Bandipur National Park is located in Gundlupet taluq of Chamarajanagar district. It is about 80 Kms from the city of Mysore. You can find animals like Indian elephants, gaurs, tigers, sloth bears, crocodiles, pythons, antelopes, jackals and dholes. You can find reptile like snakes, monitor lizard, flying lizard, Black Turtle. There are also several notable flowering and fruiting trees and shrubs including Timber trees. These forests have some are species of birds which is good for watch.

              Bandipur National Park is best visited during the winter season between Octobers – March.

 AIR: The Nearest airport is the Mysore airport and after landing in Mysore, one must take either bus or taxi services to the sanctuary.

 BUS: The Nearest major station is Mysore that is just 80 Kms away. Another railway station which is close to Bandipur is the Nanjungud railway station which is just 5 kms away and has some Bandipur trains from there.

 ROAD: One can drive to Bandipur by car or cab either from Bangalore or Mysore. Also Bus can be easily taken as many roads are well-connected to Bandipur. Many state-owned buses operate from all the major cities in and around Bandipur.

 

“It is not so much for its beauty that the forest makes a claim upon our hearts, as for that subtle something, that quality of air that emanation from old trees, that so wonderfully changes and renews a weary spirit.”

 

— Robert Louis Stevenson