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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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Wildlife Sanctuaries in India
Bharatpur
Wildlife Sanctuary
The Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary is one of the best and famous wildlife
sanctuaries in India. It is the only wildlife sanctuary in India that
is artificially made by a Maharaja. One of the finest bird sanctuaries
in the world, Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary is located in Bharatpur city
of Rajasthan and also known as the Keoladeo Ghana National Park. Indigenous
water birds and many migratory water birds can be seen in this sanctuary
along with larger animals such as Sambhar, Chital, Nilgai and Boar.
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Corbett
National Park & Sanctuary
Jim Corbett National Park is 115-km from Nainital, via Kaladhungi.
The pride of Corbett National Park is the distinction of being the
first national park of India. It sprawls over an area of 1,200-sq-kms
and was established in the year 1935 as the Hailey National Park,
after Sir William Malcohm Hailey, an enthusiastic conservationist
who was at that time governor of united provinces.
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Dandeli
Wildlife Sanctuary
Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary is reputed as the largest wildlife sanctuary
in Karnataka. Nestling some very rare animal and birds is an unspoilt,
untouched and unexplored treasure of wildlife that is sure to leave
you spellbound. Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary abounds with a richness
of Flora and Fauna. Its richness and diversity offers ample opportunities
to nature lovers to enjoy the captivating landscape.
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Gir
National Park & Sanctuary
In the southwest of the peninsular state of Gujarat, lies the 116
square-mile Gir sanctuary created to protect the last wild population
of Lion outside the African regions. Since 1913 when the Lion population
over here fell drastically to just 20 animals, the numbers have increased
to around 300. The Asiatic lion is slightly smaller than its African
cousin is and its mane is also smaller.
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Kadalundi
Bird Sanctuary
Kadalundi Bird Sanctuary, about 19 km from Kozhikode and 7 km from
Beypore port on the Arabian Sea, Malappuram district, north Kerala
The Kadalundi Bird Sanctuary is spread over a cluster of islands in
a scenic area surrounded by hillocks where the Kadalundi River flows
into the Arabian Sea. The place is locally known as Kadalundi Nagaram.
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Karnala
Bird Sanctuary
Karnala is a refreshing break from the big city - come here to watch
the birds and wildlife, come here to picnic and to trek, and while
you are enjoying all this, do spare a thought for preserving the ecology
and tranquillity of the sanctuary.
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Kolleru
Bird Sanctuary
The largest fresh water lake in Asia, Kolleru
lake is a virtual paradise for nature lovers. Rich in flora and fauna,
it attracts migratory birds from Australia, Siberia, Egypt and Philippines
between the months of October and March. During this season, the lake
is visited by an estimated 2,00,000 birds, which include Open Bill
Storks, Painted Storks, Glossy Ibises, White Ibises, Teals, Pintails,
Shovellers, Red-Crested Pochards, Blackwinged Stilts, Avocets, Common
Redshanks, Wigeons, Gadwalls and Cormorants, among Others.
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Kumarakom
Bird Sanctuary
Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, situated on the banks of the Vembanand Lake
is known for its varied avian population. Local varieties such as
waterfowls, cuckoos and owls, as well as the migratory Siberian Cranes
can be viewed here.
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Periyar
Wildlife Sanctuary
Situated on an area of 777 square kilometers in the Cardamom hills
region of the Western Ghats the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is one
of the largest and most frequented wildlife reserves in India. 350
square kilometers area forming the core region was declared as a National
Park in 1982. In 1895 a dam was built across Periyar River to provide
irrigation facilities in Tamil Nadu.
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Ranganathittu
Bird Sanctuary
Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary, in the southern Indian state of
Karnataka, is an important tourist destination from Mysore city orthe
adjoining Vrindavan gardens, both of which are barely 20 km away.
The bird sanctuary, situated on the banks of the Kaveri River, includes
of a group of six islets as well.
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Sariska
Wildlife Sanctuary
Home of the majestic Tiger, Sariska is one of the protected sanctuaries
in India where Project Tiger was a success. Set amidst the scrubby
Aravali Hills, the sanctuary sprawls with dry thorny deciduous forests,
covered almost ninety per cent by the Dhok tree. Sariska was declared
a Sanctuary in 1955 and became a Tiger Reserve in 1979.
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Thattekad
Bird Sanctuary
The Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary (also commonly known as the Thattekad
Sanctuary) is located in the Kothamangalam Taluk of Ernakulam district
on the northern bank of the Periyar river. The sanctuary was notified
in 1983 based on a recommendation made by Dr. Salim Ali many years
previously.
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Palamau Tiger Reserve
The Palamau Tiger Reserve was one of the first 9 reserves to be brought
under the umbrella of the Project Tiger in 1973. Spread over 1,026
sq km of untamed wilderness, the Palamau tiger reserve is famous for
its magnificent wildlife and scenic, undulating terrain.
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