While many tourists prefer to hit the mountains in summers, the wildlife treasures of India welcome naturalists to discover their wilderness. As summer makes its presence felt, you can get wonderful sightings of elephants, tigers, and leopards. The wildlife becomes more visible as the weather gets warmer. So for a perfect summer break in the wild, our wildlife holidays in India is just what you need.
The peak summer season is the best time for wildlife holidays in India as these below listed national parks shall be closed for tourists in monsoon season. So why wait; lets do a quick read at the most loved wildlife spots in India, offering the best sights and experiences that await you!
Wildlife holidays in India: Explore these spots for the best adventure!
1. Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve, Maharashtra
Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve is a deciduous teak forest famous not only for its sizeable tiger population but also its rich biodiversity. The rocky terrain and dense forests of the Tadoba Park offer an ideal habitat for tigers and other wildlife like leopards, spotted deer, wild dogs, crocodiles and many others. You are very likely to spot all kinds of wild animals including tigers near the watering spots, on a safari through the dense foliage and beautiful trees of Palash, Semul, Arjun and Teak.
Best time to visit: April to May, December to February
2. Pench National Park, Madhya Pradesh & Maharashtra
Spread across the two States of Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra, the huge Pench National Park is famed to be the inspiration behind Rudyard Kipling’s “The Jungle Book”. The Park has a huge Royal Bengal Tiger population, increasing the chances of tiger sightings, especially during the summer months. The forest consisting of Mahua, Salai, Dhaora and Saja trees is also home to a huge population of antelopes, Jungle cats, leopards, gaurs, kingfishers and many more animals.
Best time to visit: April to May, December to February
3. Hemis National Park, Ladakh
Located at a distance of about 50 Kms from Leh, the capital of Ladakh, this National Park is located at a very high altitude and is best visited in the summer months of May to October, as the climate is perfect at this time of the year. This is the biggest National Park of India and boasts of the largest number of Snow Leopards – an endangered species. It is also home to Tibetan Sheep, Blue Sheep, Tibetan wolf, brown bears, red fox and a few more species of mammals. The Park offers some great treks and also the Hemis Monastery – the oldest monastery of Ladakh to explore on wildlife holidays in India.
Best time to visit: June to October
4. Kaziranga National Park, Assam
A natural abode to the Great one-horned rhinoceros, Kaziranga National Park is a gem attraction of Assam and a must visit for every tourist. You can opt for an elephant safari or a jeep safari here for wildlife holidays in India to discover its finest spots and enjoy sightings of elephants, tigers, swamp deers, the majestic one-horned rhino in big numbers and so many more. Also, watch out for dolphins that reside in the Brahmputra river, located on the northern boundary of this park.
Best time to visit: November to April
5. Nagarhole National Park, Karnataka
Home to Asiatic Elephants, the Nagarhole wildlife spot in Karnataka is also home to the royal Bengal tigers. It has the biggest numbers of Asiatic elephants in the country that you can witness on a safari tour here. It is also a popular delight among birdwatchers to sit back and enjoy the sightings of colorful bird species that nest or migrate. You can opt for amongst a range of safaris like via jeep, coracle, bus or boat. To make the most of your visit, the best time to enjoy best wildlife sightings for holidaymakers here is during the dry summer season or winter season.
Best time to visit: November to April
Now you’re all set for wildlife holidays in India soon, we are here to guide you to craft the best itinerary that matches your needs perfectly. You can explore our country-wide wildlife tour packages here, make a pick and get your travel bags ready to discover the wild.
