Fed up of the daily hubbub and rush? Take a break from the hustle bustle of the city and prepare to spend some time in the serene lap of Mother Nature. No, I’m not asking you roam around in a paddy field or lying down in the greenish grass, but there is another means where you can really enjoy the beauty of nature as well as meet some beautiful members of the nature. Yes I’m talking about the exciting jungle safaris. Jungle or wildlife safaris are very popular in India. There are above 99 national parks and 450 wildlife sanctuaries in the country that allow you to take a ride. With a wide diversity of flora and fauna; India has made a mark by being the home of the most splendid animals. Especially, Tiger, which is a rare species and almost coming to extinction, you will find them in some of the parks. Here mention some of the top 10 best wildlife safaris in India till date.
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Ranthambore National Park is one of the largest wildlife parts in northern India. It is situated in south eastern Rajasthan in the Sawai Madhopur district covering an area of 392 kms. The park is well known for the tigers and you can find them easily during the daytime. The best time to visit Ranthambore National Park is during November and May. You can also find other major animals such as wild boar, leopard, nilgai, sloth bear and hyena in the park and also a wide range of birds, reptiles and trees etc.
Fee- The safari costs are different for foreigners an Indians, and are made up of a number of components including park entry fee, vehicle hire, and guide fees. The rates for 2018-2019, in total, are as follows: Gypsy: 974 rupees per person for Indians. 1,714 rupees per person for foreigners.
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The Jim Corbett National Park is the oldest wildlife park in the country. Located in Nainital, Uttarakhand, this park was built to protect the endangered Bengal tiger. Corbett National Park covers an area of 520.8 kms of the hills, marshy areas, riverside belts, grasslands and large lakes. Trip to the jungle is done through a jeep or by sitting on an elephant. You’ll find more rare species of animals including otters, fish eating crocodile, the royal Bengal tiger and much more.
Fee- Jeep Safari entry fee or JIM CORBETT NATIONAL PARK TICKET fee is INR 1250.00 each jeep (up to 06 Indian nationals) & INR 2000.00 each jeep ( up to 02 foreigner), e-permit fee is non-refundable once booked and park entry fee needs to be paid in advance.
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Bandhavgarh National Park is located in Umaria, Madhya Pradesh covering an area of 450 sq. kms. The park consists of a huge population of leopards and varied species of deer along with breathtaking flora and fauna. Bandhavgarh Park has over 250 species of birds and 22 species of different mammals and it is said to be the real home for tigers. You’ll find more species of animals such as chitals, langoors, sambars and bison etc.
Fee- The entry fees of bandhavgarh national park is Rs. 2200.0 per person for Indians(with 6 pax Guide, and vehicle), 4300.0 per person for foreign tourists(with 6 pax Guide, and vehicle), . The entrance ticket price of this place is the official fee for entry to and visit of the place during its opening times.
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Kanha National Park is the largest national park in Madhya Pradesh which is also a home of one of the tiger reserves of India. The park is well known for the royal Bengal tiger, leopards, barasingha, sloth bear and Indian wild dog. You’ll also find more than 1000 species of plants in the park and other mixed trees including the beautiful Indian ghost tree inside the dense forest. One of the biggest attractions of Kanha National Park is the sunset point, popularly known as Bamni Dadar.
Fee- Compulsory forest guide and vehicle/jeep hire charges are additional, and are fixed. The cost of a guide is 360 rupees per safari at both Kanha and Bandhavgarh national parks. The hire charge per vehicle at Kanha national park is 2,000 rupees, and it’s 2,500 rupees at Bandhavgarh.
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Kaziranga National Park, which is famous for the one-horned rhinos, is located in Golaghat-Nagaon districts of Assam. This is a world heritage site where you’ll find 2/3rd of the world famous one-horned rhinos. The park is spread over 828 sq. kms in the floodplains on both sides of the great Brahmaputra River. You’ll find vast savannah grasslands and wetlands in the plain area of the park. The rides are given either on a jeep or an elephant’s back. More available animals are the different species of deer, buffaloes, migratory birds and tigers.
Fee- The park entry fee is 100 rupees per person for Indians and 650 rupees per person for foreigners. Elephant safaris cost 900 rupees per person for Indians and 1,950 rupees per person for foreigners.
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The Sunderban National Park is situated in West Bengal and is famous for the royal Bengal tiger. The park covers a vast area of 4264 sq. kms and is one of the largest tiger reserves. You’ll get to see the chital or spotted deer and rhesus monkey in the Sundarbans and the aqua fauna includes a variety of fishes, hermit crabs, red fiddler crabs and the Ridley sea turtle. You will also find a varied range of reptiles such as the king cobra, water monitor and rock python etc.
Fee- The park entry fee is 60 rupees for Indians and 200 rupees for foreigners. There’s also a boat entry fee of 400 rupees per day for all zones, except for the interior Netidhopani zone (the fee for this zone is 800 rupees).
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Gir National Park is located in Gujarat covering a total area of 1412 kms. This wildlife park is the only home for Asiatic Lions and considered as one of the most protected places in Asia. The park has 300 lions and 300 leopards, according to the official census figures. More attractions are chital deer, sambar, nilgai or blue bull, four horned antelope, Indian gazelle, wild boar, langur, porcupine and the rusty spotted cat. Gir also has a wide population of crocodiles and birds of various species.
Fee- There are certain charges you need to pay if you wish to explore the Gir National Park. For Indian visitors, the entry fee is Rs 75 whereas for foreign visitors, it is Rs 100. The vehicle fee for safari is Rs 35, photography fee is Rs 100 and fee for 4 hours of guide service is Rs 50.
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This park is situated in the Seoni-Chindwara districts of Madhya Pradesh covering a total area of 758 sq. kms. Pench has more than 1200 species of birds and rare and endangered plants. Having a huge population of chital deer and sambar, Pench also have the highest number of herbivores in India. The best time to visit Pench National Park is in the winters, i.e. from November to February.
Fee- Rs. 15 per person for Indians, 150 per vehicle for foreign tourists, 50 per guide for Mini Bus, 100 per day for mini bus
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Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is best known for giant Malabar squirrels, giant bison, wild elephants and birds. This sanctuary is located in eastern Kerala covering a wide area of 925 kms. Periyar is covered with grasslands, tropical and evergreen forests containing sandalwoods, teak, mangoes, banyan, tamarind, sacred fig and Nageia wallichiana, the only South Indian conifer. There are 35 different species of mammals and 45 species of reptiles in the park along with many endangered species. Periyar alleges to be an important place for tigers and elephants reserve.
Fee- Entry tickets cost 500 rupees for adult foreigners and 180 rupees for children. The price for Indians is 45 rupees for adults and 15 rupees for children. There are additional parking fees and camera fees.
10. Manas National Park
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Manas is situated in the foothills of Bhutan-Assam borders and it is a UNESCO world heritage site and tiger reserve. It covers a core area of 500 sq. kms. Manas include a variety of endangered species like the tiger, rhino, pygmy hog and elephants etc. It consists of a spellbinding landscape with tropical plants, grasslands and evergreen forests as well.
Fee- The entry fees of manas national park is Rs. 20.0 per person for Indians, 250.0 per person for foreign tourists, 300.0 per Jeep , 50.0 per still camera for Indians, 500.0 per still camera for foreign tourists, 100.0 per camcorder for Indians, 500.0 per camcorder for foreign tourists.
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