Why
October
October is the long-awaited month of the year in India, as it brings lots
of enjoyment and excitment. October is the tenth month of the year in the
Gregorian Calendar and one of seven Gregorian months with the length of 31
days. It is the month of festivals in India. Most major festivals are
celebrated during this month of the year. At this time of the year, the
paddy fields are in the full bloom and the entire surrounding is bouncy with
the greenery. The long awaited festivals are near and the shopping arcades
are more decorated with people searching for their most wanted items. And,
the most interesting is the wildlife of India, which is bustling after the
soothing showers of the monsoon.
Venture Around in October
This is the month when you can venture where you want. The climate though
not very satisfying, will not be an obstruction on your touring way. Go to
any part of India. Either visit the wildlife or any other attraction, the
month of October will refresh and rejuvenate you. Though you can visit
almost all the major wildlife sights of India during the month of October,
there are some which will leave you spellbind.
Some Wildlife Sites You can visit in India :
Landed in Delhi and Searching for Tigers?
If you have landed in Delhi to explore the wildlife of India, then head
towards the Uttaranchal, as Uttaranchal houses one of the first and the
finest home of the tigers and numerous other wildlife species, which is also
close to Delhi.
Corbett
National Park, Uttaranchal
Corbett, the most famed site of Man-Eaters (tigers) is home to numerous
other creatures. To view them closely take a jeep or an elephant ride into
the park. An elephant ride will make your trip completely tasteful. Corbett
is situated in the state of Uttaranchal in North India. Apart from Tigers,
Elephants, Leopards / Panthers, Jungle cats, Fishing Cats, Leopard cats,
Himalayan black bears, sloth bears, deers, hog deer, barking deer, ghorals,
martens, hares, porcupines, Chital, deer, macaques, etc. are some of the
species which are found here.
Nearby Attractions : Uttaranchal is entirely mesmerizing, Taj Mahal
at Agra is another very prominent attraction close to Corbett.
Royal Sights Amidst the Wilds!
Yes, you are right - that is Rajasthan, which possesses some very exquisite
ruins of the ancient royal India withins its wilds. Coming from North, both
Ranthambhore and Sariska will captivate your sight and offer you some very
exceptional sights, which will remain in your mind forever. The topography
and the types of residents found at both the places are very similar.
Ranthambhore
National Park and
Sariska National
Park, Rajasthan
The Sariska National Park is home to several carnivores including Leopard,
Wild Dog, Jungle Cat, Hyena, Jackal, and Tiger. Apart from this, the avian
population in the park is very healthy. During late summer and in the
monsoon months, it is possible to find large numbers of dancing peacocks.
Ranthambhore is another major attraction in the wildlife India. In
comparison to other sanctuaries, Ranthambore has rich diversity of fauna and
flora - species list comprises of 300 trees, 50 aquatic plants, 272 birds,
12 reptiles including the Marsh Crocodile & amphibians and 30 mammals.
Extend Towards Western India
Yes, this is the last home of the Asiatic Lions. If you don't believe, then
just come and take a look, they are abundant here. The Gir National Park in
Gujarat is the place where the Asiatic Lions have chosen to live.
Gir National
Park, Gujarat
The home of lions - Gir National Park is the most ideal place if you are
here to observe Lions. Gir is also home to one of the largest Leopard
populations in any park in India. You will not be disappointed at Gir, as
Gir National Park shelter are numerous other animals, birds and reptiles.
The Famed Jungles of
Madhya Pradesh
The forests of central India or Madhya Pradesh once inspired Rudyard
Kipling to write "The Jungle Book", who knows it might inspire you
to write another. Whatever, the jungles of Madhya Pradesh are renowned for
there dense forest population in both flora & fauna. The ancient forests
of Madhya Pradesh will make your India Wildlife trip truly accomplishing.
Both Bandhavgarh and Kanha are renown for it's big cat population.
Bandhavgarh
National Park and
Kanha National Park,
Madhya Pradesh
The Bandhavgarh region is bestowed with a large variety of natives in terms
of animals. You can easily sight tigers, leopards, gaur, chital nilgais,
wild boars, chinkaras, sloth bears, rhesus macaques, black faced langurs,
jungle cats, hyenas, porcupines, jackals, foxes, wild dogs, chausinghas and
ratels, among others as you venture into the forest area.
When you are at Kanha National Park, you must be looking for the tigers,
for which it is famous round the world. Tiger sightings are very common
here. Other than the tiger, some of the more frequently seen animals in the
park consist of Leopards, Gaur, Sambar, Chausinghas, Barasingha, Nilgais,
Sloth Bears, Barking Deer, etc. Kanha has over 300 different species of
birds within its complex.
Nearby Attractions : Khajuraho, Gwalior, Sanchi, Panchmarhi.
Heading
Towards South?
If you have decided to visit south, then visit the Periyar National Park.
The park will keep you amused. The animals, the birds, the vegetations, and
the most charming of them is wildlife viewing by boat rides - you will find
them all here.
Periyar
National Park, Kerala
The animals you will find here are Elephants, Tigers, Gaur, Wild Pigs,
Sambar, Barking Deer, Mouse Deer, Dole or Indian Wild Dog. There are, now,
an estimated 40 tigers in the Periyar national Park. Four species of
primates found at Periyar are - the rare lion-tailed macaque, the Nilgiri
Langur, Common Langur And Bonnet Macaque. Periyar also inhabits the elusive
Nilgiri Tahr, which is rarely seen here. Head toward the Periyar lake to get
a glimpse of the beautiful birds residing in the park.
Nearby Attractions : Beaches and backwaters of Kerala.
Want to Have Another Boat Ride in the Wilds?
Go straight to Sundarbans, as this is the place where you can have another
boat ride, while viewing the wilds. Cruise through the saline waters of the
largest estuary of the world to view some very exclusive sights, and some
very rare combination of floras & faunas.
Sundarbans
National Park, West Bengal
This is the ultimate destination for tiger viewing. The Sundarbans forest
inhabits more than 400 tigers. The Royal Bengal Tigers in this saline and
aqua surroundings and are extremely good swimmers. The animal stock of the
Sundarbans is quite varied. As you thrive to get a single glimpse of the
Royal Bengal Tiger you will have a meeting with - Fishing Cats, Macaques,
Wild Boar, Common Grey Mongoose, Fox, Jungle Cat, Flying Fox, Pangolin,
Chitals, etc. on the way. Besides, you can also meet various resident and
foreign birds.
Where are the Rhinos?
Rhinos are very close to Sundarbans. Go straight to Assam in northeast
India to search for these rare and endangered species. The lush green
tropical surroundings will captivate you and keep you absorbed till your
eyes come in contact with the colossal creature - the one-horned Rhino. This
is absolutely a rare and frightening sight, neither can you love it, nor can
you hate it. It is just amazing.
Kaziranga
National Park, Assam
If you are hunting for Rhinos, then this is the place for you. Kaziranga
supports the largest number of rhino in the subcontinent. The Kaziranga
Wildlife Sanctruary is home to the great one horned Indian Rhino, about 900
in number. Apart from Rhinos, it is also famous for Indian Elephants.
Add On
If you are still looking for wildlife then here are some excellent choice.
»
Bandipur National
Park, Karnataka
»
Panna
National Park, Madhya Pradesh
»
Dachigam
National Park, Jammu & Kashmir
»
Royal Chitwan
National Park, Nepal
»
Rajaji
National Park, Uttranchal
»
Dudhwa
National Park, Uttar Pradesh
»
The
Great Himalayan National Park, Himachal Pradesh
Few Difficulties
Although, October is the most ideal time to visit Indian Wildlife, you
might come across some very basic trouble at some point and place, which are
common through out the year. There is no specific problem as such in the
month of October. You might face problem while travelling and conversing to
the local people. Being a tourist friendly month, October invites large
number of clients to India, which results in crowded tourist destinations
and hotels. Because of this you might have problems while booking your seats
in the hotel.
Few Suggestions
First of all, book your seats in the hotel well in time or else you might
have problem in finding accommodations. Be very careful while eating food
and drinking water, both of which may create health problems for you. Also,
be careful while hiring taxi or other private vehicles.
Besides, don't get into any unknown or illegal activity. Do not disturb the
local culture and local atmosphere. Try to be well informed about the routes
and the place you are going to visit. Contact us when and where needed,
while on a wildlife India Tour.
If you want more information on Wildlife India Tour then get back to us.
Let us know your requirements, so that we can make your trip to India
Wildlife completely exceptional and exciting.
