{"id":2125,"date":"2022-03-29T05:33:36","date_gmt":"2022-03-28T18:33:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/into-the-wild-indias-best-wildlife-destinations\/"},"modified":"2024-07-30T10:52:35","modified_gmt":"2024-07-30T00:52:35","slug":"india-best-wildlife-destinations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/india-best-wildlife-destinations\/","title":{"rendered":"Into the Wild: India\u2019s Best Wildlife Destinations\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Unearth your sense of adventure across India\u2019s best wildlife destinations.<\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If your idea of an ideal vacation involves a certain amount of thrill, a dash of adventure and a sprinkling of nature, India\u2019s national parks are waiting for you. There are more than 100 national parks and 500+ wildlife sanctuaries to choose from in India, each boasting a plethora of unique wildlife.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tigers in Kanha, leopards in Tadoba, elephants in Periyar, snow leopards in Leh, colourful marine life in the Andamans… India is teeming with exotic fauna. This is your guide to India’s best wildlife destinations.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Ranthambore: Home of the Royal Bengal Tiger\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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They say tigers walk with humans in the Ranthambore National Park, a place highly regarded for its generous population of striped cats.  Tucked away in northwest Rajasthan, on the fringes of the Thar Desert, the park was once the hunting grounds of the Jaipur royal family; today, it\u2019s a prime destination for wildlife enthusiasts.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A safari here is one for the bucket list: get into an open-air jeep and make your way through the rugged forest trails \u2013 the national park boasts one of the country\u2019s largest stretches of hardy dhok trees \u2013 all while keeping your eyes peeled for the region\u2019s abundance of wildlife, including serpent eagles, sarus cranes, leopards, sloth bears, antelopes and the elusive Bengal tiger. Don\u2019t miss out on visiting the historic Jogi Mahal, a royal hunting lodge, home to the second-largest banyan tree in India (estimated to be over 700 years old).  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best time to visit:<\/strong> October to March <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where to stay:<\/strong>  The Oberoi Vanyavilas Wildlife Resort, Ranthambore<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Tadoba: Maharashtra\u2019s oldest and largest national park  <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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One of India\u2019s lesser-known wildlife destinations, Tadoba-Andhari National Park is the oldest and largest national park in Maharashtra. The park derives its name from \u2018Tadoba\u2019 or \u2018Taru\u2019, a highly revered local chieftain who was killed in a tiger encounter, and the Andhari River. Set in the Deccan peninsula, the park\u2019s teak and bamboo forests hide Royal Bengal tigers, leopards, sloth bears, Indian bison, antelopes and more. The park\u2019s perennial water body, Tadoba Lake, which quenches the thirst of the resident animals, is also home to marsh crocodiles. In addition to safaris, you can enjoy a boat ride on the pristine Irai Lake, and go on a birdwatching tour near Tadoba Lake and visit Sevagram, Mahatma Gandhi\u2019s abode for almost a decade. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best time to visit: <\/strong>March to May <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where to stay: <\/strong>Tadoba Jungle Camp<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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