subject: Three Most Famous National Parks Of India [print this page] The diverse and vast country of India offers ample tourism opportunities with several tourism options. One of the most popular tourism options available in this country is wildlife tourism or jungle tourism. Here you will find many wildlife sanctuaries and national parks which will provide you opportunity to enjoy jungle tourism and see various species of mammals, birds, reptiles and vegetations. I mean you will explore rich flora and fauna during the trip to Indian national parks or wildlife sanctuaries. Here is brief information about three most famous national parks on India. Have a look at them.
Kaziranga National Park, Assam
Located in Golaghat and Nagaon districts of Assam state, Kaziranga National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most popular destinations for jungle tourism and wildlife tours in India. The park is very popular for one-horned rhinos, royal Bengal tigers, leopards, Indian elephants, wild water buffalos, swamp deer, etc. Other animals found in this park include wild boar, hog deer, jungle cats, fishing cats, leopard cats, hispid hare, mongoose, civets, Bengal foxes, golden jackals, sloth bear, Indian pangolins, Chinese pangolins, flying squirrels, golden langurs, capped langurs, etc. Kaziranga's rivers are also home to the rare Ganges Dolphin. The park is also an excellent place for birding. It also has been identified by Birdlife International as an Important Bird Area. You can enjoy the best charm of this famous wildlife reserve with guided tours by elephant or jeep safari rides.
Ranthambore National Park, Rajasthan
Located in Sawai Madhopur district of Rajasthan state, Ranthambore is a national park, wildlife sanctuary and tiger reserve. It is one of the most popular destinations on India wildlife tour. It is visited by a number of wildlife lovers and adventure enthusiasts from all over the world. The park has rich flora & fauna but best known for its large population of royal Bengal tigers. It is considered to be as one of the best places in the country to see the royal Bengal tigers in the jungle. Here you can easily spot the tigers even during the day time. Other animals found in this reserve include leopards, nilgais, wild boar, sambars, striped hyenas, sloth bear, spotted deer, jungle cats, etc. The reserve is also home to various species of birds, reptiles and vegetations. Ranthambore Fort and Banyan Tree (the second largest banyan trees in India) are also attractions for tourists here. You can enjoy best charm of the forest by exciting jeep safari rides.
Periyar National Park, Kerala
Located in Kerala, Periyar National Park is a famous wildlife sanctuary, tiger reserve and elephant reserve of India. It has rich flora and fauna but best known for tiger spotting and elephant sighting. Periyar has been one of the best destinations on India wildlife tours. Boat ride on Periyar Lake is a good way to witness the best charm of Periyar and its attractions.
