The unique land of India is scattered with richness –from north to south and from east to east, whichever direction you choose to spend your vacation the bio-diversity and culture of each place is different and has something new to offer. If you live in Delhi, there are a number of national parks, sanctuaries and tiger reserves which can be an ideal gateway in case you want to have a private one-to-one with the inhabitants. Many of these destinations lie within close proximity of the city and can provide you a healthy break from the monotony of day-to-day life. The strategic location of Delhi means that whatever may be your passion or weakness –cultural, religious, historical, adventure, or wildlife –you can easily gratify them. Let’s discuss some of the top wildlife gateways that you can plan in a jiffy:
Jim Corbett holds the reputation of being a first national park in India. Corbett is an ideal home to a wide variety of wildlife species. Earlier it was a wildlife delight but now animals like tiger elephants, bears, and crocodile are hard to sight. The park is greatly revered by local people for killing animals that preyed on people. Corbett eventually shot more wildlife with his camera than with his gun and became a prominent voice for conservation. Demand for animal parts is the biggest threat to the survival of wildlife. Poachers are killing these animals to get their bones, teeth, claws and skin so that they can be sold for thousands of dollars in the illegal wildlife market.
Tigers are no doubt wonderful wild beings but since their population is declining across the world, they have become even more popular amongst wildlife lovers. We ourselves cannot deny the fact that most of us visit a national park especially in India to get a glimpse of these big cats. A single glance from a tiger is enough to elicit happiness amongst wildlife junkies. There are a few tigers in India that have become larger than life and have become popular for their survival instincts, their legendary fights and their ever so popular family lineage. These tigers have been on the cover photos of international magazines and part of popular international wildlife documentaries. Here are 6 tigers that are labeled most popular in India.
An official statement from Indian government stating a significant increase in tiger population has resulted in more and more wildlife lovers heading towards tiger reserves all over the country.
As per the latest tiger census, the population of tigers has gone up by 30% from 1706 in 2010 to 2226 currently.
The demand of visiting tiger reserves had been low for the past few months, but now that the enthusiasts know about this rise in the number of big cats, the percentage of queries has increased by 40%.
A good news is coming directly from the woods. The number of tigers in India has been increased, though the raise being reported is marginal. There were 1706 tigers four years ago, and the figure has reached to somewhere between 1700 and 1800. Relying on a year-long survey, top government officials have corroborated this change in figures.
An official said “The data from some dwellings of tiger is still being collected; thus, we have not been able to reach to the exact increase in tiger population in 2014. But the initial proceedings have pointed towards a small rise in the population.”
Wow, you have memory like Elephant! I doubt if I would ever get that compliment but to come to think of it, this largest mammal on land is indeed a special living being. Elephants are huge with an average height of about 14 feet and weight as much as 5000 kgs. Their unmatched strength and intellect have always been the interest for researchers. Distinguished into two broad categories, namely, Asian Elephant and African Elephant, this large mammal is undoubtedly one of the biggest wildlife attractions. For centuries, elephants have been accompanying humans in several battles, expeditions and religious processions. Also, in a country like India, elephants are worshipped as a form of god. Like I said earlier, this gigantic animal is very special! Here are more facts on elephants that might leave you wondering:
