In the south interesting wildlife sanctuaries include the bandipur and nagarhole national park in Karnataka, the mudumalai sanctuary in Tamilnadu and preiyar national park in Kerala. The lush forests of these sanctuaries are noted for tigers, leopard and a verity of other animals like the wild boar, pangolin, slanders Loris and macaques, as also a range of colorful birds typical to thud area.

Gujarat in western India has a number of unusual sanctuaries -the gir national park, the last habitat of the Asiatic lion the bare saline flats in the run of kuch, home of the Indian wild ass and the spectacular flamingo island. Another interesting sanctuary is the magnificent keoladeo Ghana national park with its incredible verities of birds, easily accessible from Delhi, Agra and Jaipur.

Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary

Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary Amidst the beautiful hill ranges of the beautiful Western Ghats in the picturesque state of Kerala is the Periyar wildlife sanctuary and Tiger Reserve. A beautiful lake passes through the middle of the sanctuary and is the main source of water for its wildlife.

Ranthambhore National Park

Ranthambhore National ParkOne of India's most popular national parks, Ranthambhore is located in Sawai Madhopur district of Rajasthan. The park is situated at the place where the Aravali Hill ranges and the Vindhyan plateau meet. Once the favourite hunting ground of the Maharajas of Jaipur, Ranthambhore today boasts of a large Tiger population and is also one of the finest examples of tiger conservation efforts.

Bandhavgarh National Park

Bandhavgarh National ParkBandhavgarh National Park is located in Umaria district of Madhya Pradesh. Known for its variations in topography, Bandhavgarh National Park is encircled by cliffs and wooded Vindhyan mountains. The topography coupled with the thick forest cover makes Bandhavgarh an ideal track for wildlife habitation.

Kaziranga National Park

Kaziranga National Park In India's far east, more than half of the one horned rhinos of the world roam majestically in a bio diversity hotspot called Kaziranga National Park. An UNESCO World Heritage site, Kaziranga National Park is located in the heart of Assam on the banks of the mighty Brahmaputra river.

Bandipur National Park

Bandipur National ParkBandipur National Park is situated in Chamarajanagar district of Karnataka. Infact, the park is located at the point where the Deccan Plateau rises to meet the wrinkled folds of the Western Ghat mountains. A moderate climate, unique geographical features and the presence of a diverse variety of flora makes Bandipur a veritable paradise for wildlife.

Gir Wildlife Sanctuary

Gir Wildlife Sanctuary :    Gir wildlife sanctuary is located in the southwest of the peninsular state of Gujarat. This wildlife sanctuary spreading over an area of 1413 Sq. Kms is the last remaining habitat of Asiatic lions. The picturesque sanctuary is criss-crossed by many beautiful lakes and rivers which are makes Gir rich in sources of water.

Bharatpur Wildlife Sanctuary

Bharatpur Wildlife SanctuaryThe Bharatpur bird sanctuary, officially known as the Keoladeo Ghana National Park is one of the finest places in the world for bird watching. The sanctuary is located at a mere distance of 2 kms from Bhartapur town in eastern Rajasthan. The name Keoladeo is derived from the ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva which stands right in the middle of the park.

Kanha National Park

Kanha National Park located in Mandla district of Madhya Pradesh, Kanha national park is one of the best places in India to watch the Tiger. Spreading over a sprawling area of 1,940 Sq. Kms, Kanha is surrounded by the spurs of the Mekal. Apart from its diverse flora and fauna for which it pulls wildlife enthusiasts in large numbers, Kanha is also famed for its unique topography.