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Sports India There are plenty of activity options opened for you within
the Indian Wild life Sanctuaries and they are not just restricted to watching
the animals and birds. It's all about exploring the wild life by you! Take out
that adventure self, hidden somewhere in you and witness nature at its best. The
most common wild life games in India that you can enjoy include Elephant, Jeep
and Camel Safari's and Bird Watching.
Safari in the Desert is not uncommon
its just that instead of checking out the Havelis, this one will give you a glimpse
of the wild beings of the Thar Desert. Jeep safari is for those who go for the
challenging heights and its wilderness. Elephant safari is the most relaxed one
and, yet you'll feel like that you are on an expedition of your own. Bird watching
not includes staring at the Birds! It's more about getting an intimate knowledge
about avifauna. Wild Life travel in India can be an unforgettable experience of
your life.
( 1 ) Angling & Fishing in India
Fishing in the jungles and angling at the various rivers and lake sides,
is not a new sport in India, but at present it is surely turning out to be quite
a way of relaxation for tourists who visit the wildlife sanctuaries in India.
Rivers such as Cauvery, which meander through the forested regions of Karnataka
offer both adventure and opportunity for nature lovers.
Major
Fishing & Angling Sites
The varied topography comprises hilly and
riverine areas, temporary marshy depressions, plateaus and ravines. The lower
areas are almost completely populated by Sal trees. In the park are found 110
tree species, 50 mammals species, 580 bird species and 25 reptile species.
Tirthan Valley, Himachal Pradesh : Himachal is known as one of the
best destination when it comes to leisure activities like fishing and angling.
One such destination is Tirtan valley, which will mesmerise you by the natural
surroundings of snowclad peaks. Watching the sun go down spreading variant hues
in the sky is another sight to see at Tirthan. And if you take pleasure in exploring
the surroundings, then there are plenty of trails near the Sereolesar lake side,
just waiting to be discovered.
The Ramganga and Kosi Rivers, Corbett
National Park : Fishing and angling in the rivers Ramganga and Kosi are like
a dream come true for an angler. Large Mahseer and even larger Goonch rule the
pools of the Kosi and the Ramganga, the same pools where Elephants, Tigers, Deers
and the wild animals residing in the famous Corbett National Park come to refresh
themselves. Rods are hosted at the luxurious Camp Forktail Creek, also home to
a great birding host.
The Sarju And Eastern Ramganga Rivers, Kumaon
: Another attractive angling site in the state of Uttranchal is situated among
the Kumaon hills. First angling tour starts at the site of river Sarju from the
famous Balaghat Gorge near Bageshwar to Kapkot on the way to Pindari Glacier.
The second angling tour starts from Eastern Ramganga from Tejam and all the way
down to Deval, Bans and Rameshwar.
( 2 ) Indian
Tiger Circuit
Tiger is not only the National Animal of India; it is the
very essence of Indian wildlife. But poaching and too much killing have threatened
its very existence of this magnificent animal, Tiger. With the success of Project
Tiger some of the sanctuaries have seen a bright light and Corbett National Park
is the biggest example of it, having the highest density of tiger in India.
( 3 ) Indian Rhinoceros - The Rhino Kingdom of India
The best option one has got to check out the Great one horned Indian Rhinoceros
is to visit the state of Assam, popularly known as the "Land of the black
Rhinoceros". The most famous Rhinoceros habitats not only in the eastern
part of India, but also in the whole of Asia are the Kaziranga National Park and
Manas Tiger Reserve.
Famous Rhino Lands In India
Kaziranga Wildlife Sanctuary : The land of Indian Rhinoceros is counted
among the two major wild pockets, the only surviving habitats of this prehistoric
survivor in India. The vast open country makes Kaziranga very accessible and wildlife
viewing fairly pleasurable. Here one can leave in the early hours of the dawn
for an elephant-back-ride.
Manas Tiger Reserve : Assam
is the state of the Great One Horned Rhinoceros. Beside the Kaziranga there's
Manas another habitat of the Indian Rhinoceros, located in one of the remotest
region among the foothills of Himalayas.
Nameri National Park : Nameri is the second Tiger Reserve
of Assam, situated at the foothills of eastern Himalayas. The hilly backdrop,
deciduous and the river Jia Bhoroli have added a unique natural charm to it.
Bura-Chapuri Wildlife Sanctuary : Bura-Chapori is a
magnificent wildlife sanctuary situated on the north bank of the river Brahmaputra
in Sonitpur district. It is also considered to be the ideal habitat for Bengal
Florican.
Orang Wildlife Sanctuary : Also known as Mini Kaziranga,
Orang main wild attractions include the One-Horned black Rhinoceros, Elephants,
Leopard, Sambar, Barking Deer, Tiger, variety of water birds, Green Pigeon, and
Florican.
Pabitora Wildlife Sanctuary : Pabitora
Wildlife Sanctuary was declared a reserve forest in 1971 mainly because of the
few Rhinos that were found in this region prior to the year 1971. The sanctuary
has a flat terrain with a gentle east to west inclination excluding Burha-Mayong
hillock.
Dibru-Saikhowa National Park : Located on the alluvial
flood plains of Brahmaputra in Upper Assam neighboring Arunachal is a biosphere
reserve called Dibru Saikhowa National Park Its also an orchid paradise besides
being a home to numerous wild animals and birds.
Milroy
Or Pabha Sanctuary : This splendid wildlife reserve even if doesn't have many
faunal varieties to offer, still it possesses the most coveted one, the Wild Water
Buffalo. This sanctuary has been exclusively built for the protection of the wild
water buffalo.
Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctaury : Covering
a slightly larger area than the Pabha Sanctuary, the Sonai Rupai is quite a wonderful
wildlife hub of Assam. And its insured among its wild treasure not only the exotic
wildlife but also the scenic beauty that surround its boundaries.
Pabitora
Wildlife Sanctuary : Pabitora Wildlife Sanctuary was declared a reserve forest
in 1971 mainly because of the few Rhinos that were found in this region prior
to the year 1971. The sanctuary has a flat terrain with a gentle east to west
inclination excluding Burha-Mayong hillock.
Lakhowa Wildlife Sanctuary : Regarded as one of the rich
and diverse wildlife area of Assam till 1980s, Lakhowa Sanctuary is located in
the Nagaon district. It also has quite a decent number of Rhino population.
( 4 ) Bird Watching
All right how many times
do we watch birds during the day? Lot's of time! Right! Then what's the difference
of watching birds in a sanctuary? Well! Just like exploring nature yourself. Bird
watching is nothing new as far as wildlife activities in India are concerned and
if you are a curious bird watcher who just craves to solve questions regarding
birds and their habitats then just check out the bird sanctuaries of India.
( 5 ) Exploring Marine Life in India
With a vast
coastal stretch from the Arabian Sea to the Indian Ocean and the Bay of Bengal,
one could never get tired of the variety of marine life one's going to witness
in India. Whether it's about the coral beauties of Andaman and Nicobar Islands
or the lagoons of Lakshwadeep, the oceanic mysteries are endless. Still do not
ignore the mainland wildlife sanctuaries marine treasures, especially the the
fishing camps organised at Cauvery and Kali rivers in Karnataka.
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6 ) Abode Of The King - Indian Lion
From Gujarat's splendid wildlife
reserves that are quite out of the ordinary and the most amazing one is the Gir
National Park, where the last surviving population of the Asiatic lion is to be
found. Being a major wildlife conservation hub of India, Gir is a refuge of more
than 300 lions.
Popularly known as Sasangir, Gir national park and sanctuary
is blessed with some of the most diverse wild attractions and natural surroundings.
The Lion safari park has a rugged terrain and the steep rocky hillsides are covered
in mixed deciduous forests. Gir is also rich with other wild animals such as Leopards,
Chital, Nilgai, Chinkara, Four Horned Antelope and wild Boar.
The prey
animals at Gir are generally smaller in Gir than they are in Africa, and hunting
groups tend to be smaller as well. The Gir Lions themselves aren’t as big
as African lions, and they have shorter manes and a long fold of skin on their
undersides that many lions in Africa don’t have. |
