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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
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Ranthambhore 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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Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary
This bird paradise acquired its name –Keoladeo because of the
existence of the Keoladeo temple of Lord Shiva. After the name
of this temple the lake is called ‘Ghana’ Keoladeo. Ghana
being the vernacular synonym for dense forest. It was known as
the best duck shooting resort during the British reign, but
was declared a reserve for birds in 1956 and later upgraded to
a National Park.
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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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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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Kaziranga National Park
Kaziranga
National Park is a birding paradise; the grasslands are a raptor
country that can be seen on safari makes a remarkable experience.
These include the Oriental Honey Buzzard, Black-Shouldered Kite,
Black Kite, Brahminy Kite, Pallas's Fishing Eagle, White Tailed
Eagle, Grey-Headed Fishing Eagle, Himalayan Griffon, etc. Huge
numbers of migratory birds descend on the parks lakes and marshy
areas during winters, including Greylag Geese, Bar-Headed Geese,
Ruddy Shelduck, Gadwall, Falcated Duck, Red-Crested Pochard and
Northern Shoveller. |
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Bandhavgarh National Park
The Bandhavgarh
National Park is located within the district of Sahdol in the
central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. The Bandhavgarh National
Park is encircled by cliffs and wooded Vindhyan mountains, having
dense forests. Its plains own a number of grass and reed covered
wetlands where one can see Kingfishers dive and Egrets sit poised,
hunch-backed, in the shallows. Vultures have their nests in the
holes of the sheer cliffs. |
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