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There are plenty of activity options opened for you within the Indian
Wild life Sanctuaries and they are not just restricted to watching
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Eastern Habitats - Indian Forests
 Main Forest Regions : |
Assam, West Bengal, Arunachal
Pradesh |
| Famous Wildlife Reserves : |
Kazirnga National Park, Sundarban
National Park, Manas National Park, Namdhpha National Park |
| Wildlife Attractions : |
Indian Rhino, Indian Elephant,
Bengal Tiger |
| Best Time To Visit : |
November To April |
Unspoilt, unexplored and inaccessible pockets of primeval forests in the
northeastern Indian states preserve rich biospheres, together with a wealth
of wildlife. If Nandankan is Orissa is famous for white Tigers then Kaziranga
is just the place to check out the one horned Rhino's. Also merits a visit
are the Indian Tiger reserves such as the Manas Tiger Reserve, whose wet
grasslands are also the home of the Rhino, Water Buffalo, Elephant and Tiger.
Prepare for a Jungle safari expedition and explore the wilds of Indian forests.
The major Indian forest region to check out for are the forests of Northeast
India, especially the rain forests of Arunachal Pradesh, the only surving
rain forests of India.
Famous East Indian Wildlife Sanctuaries and National Parks
Kaziranga
National Park
The land of Rhino is counted among the two major wild pockets, the only
surviving habitats of this prehistoric survivor in India.
Sundarbans
National Park
Come to Sundarbans where adventure awaits you at every corner. Known as
the largest estuarine delta in the world, this Tigerland vibrates with countless
forms of colourful life.
Other East Indian Wildlife Sanctuaries and National
Parks
Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary
Known as one of the second largest viable stretch of mangrove forest in
the Indian mainland, Bhitarkanika sanctuaries best attractions include the
aqua ones, specifically speaking - Estuarine Crocodile and Pacific Ridley
Sea Turtles.
Gahirmatha Turtle Sanctuary, Orissa
Aqua fauna is what going to attract you to this sanctuary, the breeding
center of the Giant Olive Ridley Turtles, who crossover the Pacific to come
here and lay their eggs.
Manas Tiger Reserve, Assam
Assam is the state of the Great One Horned Rhino. Beside the Kaziranga there's
Manas another habitat of the Rhino's, located in one of the remotest region
among the foothills of Himalayas.
Namdhapha National Park, Arunachal
Tucked away in the northern most state of Arunachal, is the Namdhapa National
Park, famous for the extremely elusive snow and the clouded Leopard. The
park is also a Tiger Reserve under Project Tiger.
The Palamu Tiger Reserve, Bihar
The tiger reserve of Palamu is located within the district of Palamau in
the South Chhotanagpur plateau of Bihar. Sal forests and thickets of Bamboo
and the circuitous Koel River set off the undulating terrain and the rivers
tributaries meander through the park.
Simplipal National Park, Orissa
Simplipal is counted among the earliest Project tiger reserves of India
and is located in the northern-forested belt of Orissa. Beside the faunal
attractions, the attractive terrain also includes numerous waterfalls.
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