National Parks

Sambhar - Cervus unicolor The exquisite Kanha National Park is situated in Madhya Pradesh in Central India and is characterised by its bamboo forests, dense sal forests, ravines and extensive meadows that are brimming with stunning grasses. This park is known for its magical beauty. However, it is also acclaimed for its various conservation programmes and initiatives, which … [Read more...] about Kanha National Park

Wild ass Khur (Equus hemionus khur) in Wild Ass Sanctuary,Little Rann of Kutch, Gujarat, India The Wild Ass Wildlife Sanctuary covers almost 5000 square kilometres, making it the largest wildlife sanctuary in India. It is situated in Kutch, which is part of the Indian state of Gujarat. It was established in 1972 and, one year later, submitted to the management of the … [Read more...] about Wild Ass Wildlife Sanctuary

Male and female blackbuck gazelle (Antilope cervicapra). The beautiful Velavadar Black Buck Sanctuary covers only 34 square kilometres and is characterised by semi-arid grassland. Although this makes up the majority of the vegetation, there are smaller areas of shrub land, saline land and mudflats. This sanctuary, also known as the Black Buck National Park is situated along … [Read more...] about Velavadar Black Buck Sanctuary

Dense mangrove forest. The Sundarbans National Park is in West Bengal, India. It is one of India’s biggest protected habitats for the gorgeous Bengal Tiger and has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a Biosphere Reserve. These titles indicate its rich abundance of plants and animals and account for its popularity amongst locals and tourists alike. It was … [Read more...] about Sundarbans National Park

Purple Sunbird (Nectarinia asiatica) on flower. Sultanpur National Park is in the Indian state of Haryana, and just a few kilometres from the heart of Gurgaon. Although this area was once famed for its salt exports, this industry was shut down when it was no longer deemed economically viable. This happened in the early 20th century. At the urgings of respected ornithologist, … [Read more...] about Sultanpur National Park