subject: Safari Tour- the Best Way to Explore the Wildlife & Nature [print this page] Safari Tour- the Best Way to Explore the Wildlife & Nature
Amongst the most enjoyable trips in India are the safari tours near the mighty Himalayan range in the hilly Indian state of Uttarakhand. It's on one of these safari tours that you would see a rich assortment of wildlife some of which are to be found only in the Indian subcontinent. The wildlife comprises of the wild boar and leopards, elephants and the very reclusive but majestic Royal Bengal Tiger besides a large number of species from the deer and antelope family such as the blue bull, the barking deer, sambar and the hog deer. You can also see the sloth bear and several species of monkeys such as the langur and the rhesus. You can't ignore the innumerable varieties of birds that you are sure to find during the early mornings and late evenings on your safari tour. These could be the eagles and pheasants, the peacocks and cormorants besides thrush and tit, wagtails and woodpeckers, partridges and pheasants. The icy rivers and the banks may hold crocodiles and other reptiles that may include the gharial and the mugger, both native to India. The thickets hide the regal King Cobra and the Russell's viper besides the iguana and various species of pythons.
You enjoy safari tours on horse back or on elephant back. Your tour could also be in a 4WD vehicle or a jeep. All these forms of the tour have their own advantages. The tour on the elephant back is very quiet and comforting as you break through the thickets and are almost lulled into sleep with the majestic gait of the pachyderm. The breeze is fresh and smells the way only a tropical forest can smell, of bamboo and eucalyptus, pine and fresh earth. The jeep safari tour is also great to experience. You feel safe and secure with the guide in your midst. You can approach areas that maybe inaccessible otherwise. Whatever is your option all safari tours are very enjoyable and richly rewarding. There are different zones for you to visit and sometimes luck plays a great part in deciding whether or not you get to see the tiger.
When on your safari tour to Corbett National Park in India, you may choose to stay at the lavishly furnished hotels such as The Corbett Hideaway, The Hideaway River Lodge, and the Riverview Retreat.
