India, with its lush green tropical forest covering 80.9 million hectares, is blessed with an abundance of flora and fauna. With over 100 national parks in India, the country offers a perfect destination for a wild holiday. It is home to some of the most majestic creatures, from the giant Asiatic elephants to the royal Bengal tigers, making it the most sought-after wildlife destination in the world. From serving as a backdrop of Rudyard Kipling’s ‘Jungle Book’ to creating phenomenal conservation success stories, India is truly a paradise for nature lovers.

Bandhavgarh National Park

Located in the heart of India, in the state of Madhya Pradesh, lies the spectacular Bandhavgarh National Park. Snuggled in the folds of the Vindhya hills, this vast spectacle offers a vision of hundreds of spotted deer piercing through the lush meadows, migratory avian magicians conjuring rainbows in the sky, and majestic white tigers stooping to quench their thirst from gurgling brooks. Among the best National Parks in India, Bandhavgarh National Park is blessed with pleasant weather even in the summer. Accompanied by a guide, you can hike to the Bandhavgarh Fort, located deep within the thicket in the Tala Zone of the national park. The silence of the environs with the mystery of the abandoned fort makes this national park one of India’s most adventurous forest adventures. An open-jeep safari, with an informed guide at your disposal, will make your Bandhavgarh National Park visit worthwhile as you enjoy the rich flora and fauna that thrive here.

Ranthambore National Park

In the desert state of Rajasthan, approximately 170 kilometres from Jaipur, lies one of the biggest national parks in India, the Ranthambore National Park. Within its massive 1,410.64 square kilometres expanse, the call of the wild echoes through the game park.  A morning jeep safari traverses through the national park, which has an enviable catalogue of flora and fauna. From the majestic Royal Bengal tigers to herbivores like the nilgai, chital, and chinkara, and the impressive Asiatic deer known as the sambar, the park offers a diverse wildlife experience. The park is home to over 300 avian avatars and the rivers Chambal and Banas have some of the most unique indigenous aquatic creatures such as Marsh Crocodiles, Gharial, and turtles. The

The Ranthambore National Park derives its name from the historic Ranthambore Fort, located inside the park. With more than 40 species of mammals, around 320 species of birds, 40 species of reptiles, and over 300 species of flora, Ranthambore is where adventure lurks at every turn, making it one of India’s most coveted destinations for tourists from around the globe.

Manas National Park

Spread across Kokrajhar, Chirang, Buxa, and Udalguri in north-west Assam, the Manas Tiger Reserve holds the unique distinction of being a Natural World Heritage Site, a Tiger Reserve, an Elephant Reserve, and a Biosphere Reserve. With an impressive array of approximately 61 mammal species, 450 bird species, 42 reptiles, 9 exotic amphibians and more than 200 butterflies, it stands as one of the largest national parks in India. With a tiger population density of 1.8 tigers per 100 square kilometres, sightings are nearly guaranteed for tourists, making Manas National Park one of the most coveted tiger reserves in the country.

The lush scrub forests, along with old plantations filled with semi-evergreen and mixed deciduous trees like sal, interspersed with grasslands and riparian vegetation, make this national park an amazing wildlife destination. Moreover, Manas National Park is one of the few where elephant safaris are still allowed, adding to its appeal.

Jim Corbett National Park

Tucked away in the foothills of the Himalayas lies The Jim Corbett National Park, India’s first and oldest national park. Sprawled over the green cover of 1318.54 square kilometres, this national park is a vision to behold with its serpentine rivers and lush vegetation. Jeep safaris offer the best way to explore this massive topography, which boasts of harbouring endangered animals such as leopards, elephants, sambar deer, bears and over 50 other mammal species. It is also home to more than 500 avifauna species, including India’s national animal, the Royal Bengal Tiger.

The Jim Corbett National Park is divided into six zones, with Jhirna and Durga Devi offering a diverse variety of both flora and fauna. This is one of the few parks in India that offers night stays, restricted to the Dhikala and the Bijrani zone, making it the most famous national park in India. With the Himalayas as the omnipresent backdrop and the crisp mountain weather being a constant companion, Jim Corbett National Park offers an immersive experience of being one with nature.

Thekkady National Park

Stretching over 925 square kilometres, this dense tropical paradise is one of the most beautiful places in God’s own country, Kerala. The Thekkady National Park is home to 35 mammal species, including tigers, elephants, mongooses, gaurs, fruit bats, sambars, langurs, wild boards, macaques, and sloth bears. The park also boasts 45 species of reptiles and over 200 native and migratory bird species. For travellers, Thekkady National Park is the ultimate destination where adventure, scenic beauty, and tranquillity come together to create lasting memories.

At the centre of the National Park lies the ethereal Periyar Lake, which adds to its mesmerizing beauty. Listen to the birds as they fill the silent forest with their calls and capture every frame in your heart as Thekkady National Park fills your heart with unbridled joy.