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WILDLIFE IN INDIA |
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Corbett
National Park
Corbett National Park is
India’s first National Park. The Park was established in
August 8, 1936, and named after the Governor of the United
Provinces, Sir Malcolm Hailey, as Hailey National Park. In
1952, the Park’s name was changed to Ramganga National Park.
In 1957, the Park was renamed yet again
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Ranthambore
National Park
The Ranthambore National Park encompasses nearly 400 sq. kms.
of dry deciduous forest in south western Rajasthan. The Park
derives its name form the fortress of Ranthambore which sits
on a rocky outcrop in the forest. Vast in size , it
encompasses an area of nearly 7 kms. in circumference. Its
history dates back to the 11th century when Rana Hamir ruled
from its ramparts. Its massive battlements enclose one of
India's most ancient forts. |
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Kanha National
Park
Kanha National Park,
home to a wide range of wildlife is one of India's largest
national parks. It is a mesmerizing area covered with Sal
forest and lightly wooded grassland. The Park also has a web
of numerous rivers and streams. The tiger and the highland
barasingha are the highlights of this park. Realising the
danger on the Tiger population in the country, the
Government started the "Project Tiger" at Kanha and in 1974
the area was declared a Tiger reserve
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Periyar
National Park
The most
renowned destination is the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary at
Thekkady, one of India's major sanctuary areas. The drive to
Thekkady itself is enchanting as the road winds through
tranquil countryside, rich plantations and thick jungles. |
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Sunderbans
National Park
The
Sunderbans forest is home to more than 400 tigers. The
Bengal Tigers have adapted themselves very well to the
saline and aqua environs and are extremely good swimmers. As
you enter the adventurous wild land of the Sundarbans you'll
be thrilled to see the chital dear and rhesus monkey. The
aqua fauna of Sunderbans include variety of fishes, red
fiddler crabs and hermit crabs.
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Sariska
National Park
Sariska National Park is
situated in the state of Rajasthan in northwestern India.
Spread over a huge area of 800 sq. km, Sariska acted as a
hunting reserve for the royal family of Alwar. The park
which was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1958, came under
the project tiger in 1979. Today it has the distinction of
being one of the most visited parks in India owing to its
close proximity to cities like Delhi and Jaipur. The park
remains open throughout the year while the best time to
visit are the months from November to June. Some ancient
temples and historical monuments are situated inside the
Sariska park. The wide variety of animals, birds and plants
found and the picturesque surroundings of the Aravali hills
make this place a naturalist's paradise.
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