There are almost 500 wildlife sanctuaries in India, which reflects the rich flora and fauna in India. There are special tour packages available which feature visit to wildlife sanctuaries.

1. Wildlife Sanctuaries Of India To Pamper The Wildlife Enthusiasts In You
If you want to experience the thrill and excitement of watching the royal predator ‘Tiger’ in front of you,
wildlife sanctuaries in India are the perfect retreat. To conserve the rich flora and fauna of India, there
are more than 500 wildlife sanctuaries in India. Some of the sanctuaries are praised for amazing sights of
wildlife in India. Along with mammals, these wildlife reserves also provide shelter to reptiles, and birds.
Here is a small list of top 5 wildlife sanctuaries of India worth visiting by nature lovers and wildlife
enthusiasts.
Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary
Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary is the former name for the Keoladeo Ghana National Park or Keoladeo
National Park. This is one of the largest bird sanctuaries in India, announced as a protected sanctuary in
1971. In 1985, the sanctuary was included as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The sanctuary is a treat for
bird watchers as they can spot numerous beautiful birds including both native and migratory. Moreover,
there are wildlife resorts, located at short distance from the sanctuary, to provide comfortable
accommodation to the guests.
Location: Ghana, Bharatpur, Rajasthan 302001, India
Area: 28.73 sq km
Year of Establishment: 1982
Flora: Alam, Babul, Ber, Kadam, Kair, Kandi, Jamun, and Piloo

2. Fauna: Storks, Sarus Crane, Cormorants, White Spoonbill, Little Cormorant, Indian Shag, Green
Sandpiper, Comb Duck, Wood Sandpiper, Migratory Waterfowl, Ducks, Siberian Crane, Spotted
Deer, Leopards, Indian Hare, Wild Boar, Porcupine, Jackal, Small Indian Mongoose, Feral Cattle,
Bi-Colored Leaf-Nose Bat, Common Monitor Lizard, Russell’s Viper, Rhesus Macaque, Python,
Cobra, etc.
Best Time to Visit: October - February
Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary
Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the national parks in North Zone, located close to Delhi and Jaipur.
After being declared as a wildlife sanctuary in 1955, later in 1979, Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary was
announced as a tiger reserve under the Project Tiger. Apart from mammals, the sanctuary also provides
natural habitat to various native and migratory birds. Wildlife resorts, located in proximity with the
sanctuary, are praised for providing excellent accommodation meeting the personal preferences of the
guests.

3. Location: Alwar, Rajasthan 301001, India
Area: 866 sq km
Year of Establishment: 1955
Flora: Salar, Dhak, Ber, Bargad, Gugal, Kair, Jhar Ber, Dhok, Kadaya, Gol, Khair, Arjun, Bamboo,
and Adusta
Fauna: Bengali Tiger, Jungle Cat, Striped Hyena, Chital, Nilgai, Wild Boar, Hanuman Langur,
Leopard, Caracal, Golden Jackal, Sambhar, Chinkara, Hare, Rhesus Monkeys, Peafowl, Bush
Quail, Tree Pie, Crested Serpent Eagle, Grey Partridge, Sand Grouse, Golden-Backed
Woodpecker, Indian Horned Owl, etc.
Best Time to Visit: January - February; April- June
Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary
In the South Zone of India, Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the popular wildlife sanctuaries. The
sanctuary is a retreat for wildlife enthusiasts as the sanctuary provides shelter to almost 55 species of

4. mammals, 34 species of reptiles, 50 species of fishes, 227 species of birds and 21 species of amphibians.
The sanctuary shares its boundaries with states of Kerala and Karnataka. Additionally, the sanctuary is
categorized into 5 ranges such as Masinagudi, Mudumalai, Thepakadu, Nellakota, and Kargudi. The
sanctuary is also a proposed world heritage site by the UNESCO World Heritage Committee. Various
wildlife resorts are located at short distances from the sanctuary to provide a comfortable
accommodation to the guests visiting Mudumalai from all parts of the globe.
Location: Nilgiri, Tamil Nadu, India
Area: 321sq km
Year of Establishment: 1940
Flora: Casseria Ovoides, Litsea Mysorensis, Cinnamomum Malabatrum, Olea Dioca, Sneeze
Wort, Gnetum Ula, Entada Scandens, Bambusa, Dendrocalamus Strictus, Mangifera Indica,
Terminalia Arjuna, Indian Rosewood Dalbergia Latifolia, Pongamia Glabra, Syzygium Cumini, etc.
Fauna: Indian Leopard, Leopard Cat, Bengal Tiger, Jungle Cat, Panthers, Gray Langur, Striped
Hyena, Bonnet Macaque, Golden Jackal, Indian Elephants, Dhole, Sloth Bear, Gaur, Chital Deer,
Indian Spotted Chevrotain, Sambar Deer, Indian Muntjac, Moschiola Indica, Red Giant Flying
Squirrel, Wild Boar, Flying Lizard, Krait, Monitor Lizard, Spectacled Cobra, Asian Pit Vipers,
Python, etc.
Best Time to Visit: June - September; October - December
Achanakmar Wildlife Sanctuary

5. The rich flora and fauna has bestowed India with almost 500 animal sanctuaries. Achanakmar Wildlife
Sanctuary is one of the wildlife sanctuaries, praised for providing natural shelter to threatened and
conserved species. Additionally, visitors also get the opportunity to spot native and migratory birds that
find shelter in the Achanakmar Wildlife Sanctuary. To ensure a memorable and thrilling vacation, there
are wildlife resorts, located close to the sanctuary, praised for providing comfortable accommodation to
the visitors.
Location: Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, India
Area: 557.55 sq km
Year of Establishment: 1975
Flora: Saja, Sal, Bamboo, and Bija
Fauna: Leopards, Chital, Striped Hyena, The Sloth Bear, Sambar, Four-Horned Antelope,
Blackbuck, Antilope Cervicapra, Wild Boar, Gaur, Bengal Tigers, Jackals, Dhole, Nilgai, Chinkara,
Muntjak, Indian Muntjac, etc.
Best Time to Visit: November - June
Hazaribagh Wildlife Sanctuary

6. Hazaribagh Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the popular animal sanctuaries located in the east zone of India.
As the sanctuary features exotic flora and fauna, visit to Hazaribagh Wildlife Sanctuary is a retreat for
nature lovers along with wildlife enthusiasts. Further, to make the trip memorable, there also are safaris
organized inside the sanctuary. Along with various threatened and conserved species of mammals, the
sanctuary also provides shelter to various native and migratory birds. Wildlife resorts, located in
proximity with the sanctuary, are also available to make the trip memorable by offering a comfortable
stay.
Location: Jharkhand, India
Area: 1847 sq km
Year of Establishment: 1955
Fauna: Leopard, Wild Boar, Sambar, Chital, Sloth Bear, Hyenas, Panther, Tiger, Nilgai, Peafowl,
Black Bear, Kakar, Monkeys, Muntjac, Mongoose, Mouse Deer, Porcupine, Pigeons, etc.
Best Time to Visit: October - March
Wildlife sanctuaries in India are a treat for wildlife enthusiasts visiting India from all parts of the globe.
The above mentioned sanctuaries are worth a visit due to exotic flora and fauna featured therein.