Jim Corbett the oldest park in India, extends along the banks of the Ramganga river, encompassing the dense Sal Forests of the Himalayan foothills & the Savannah vegetation of tall grassy meadows. Jim Corbett National Park India had the proud distinction of being chosen as the venue for the inauguration of Project Tiger in India; earlier part of Uttar Pradesh now comes under Uttaranchal, the newly found state. Read More...

Part of the Project Tiger, covers an area of 803 sq. kms. Situated adjacent to the Wayanad plateau of Kerala, Bandipur National Park is a rich deciduous forest. It is located at an average elevation of 3500 ft. providing a salubrious climate to the Tiger, the Panther, Elephants, Gaur (Indian bison), Sambar, Sloth Bear, Wild Boar, Chital (spotted deer), Kakar (mountain deer), Wild Dog and a host of other mammals and birds. Pythons, Cobras, Kraits, Vipers and other reptiles may also be observed here with fascination. More....

Situated in the forests of southern Karnataka, Nagarhole is famous for its rich and distinctive wildlife. Established in 1955, it covers an area of 572sq kms with the Brahmagiri Hills in the distance. The dammed Kabini River forms a large reservoir, helping to provide an ideal habitat for a varied selection of wildlife. You may spy large groups of gaur and elephant along with leopard, chital and sambar. There are over 250 species of birds and tiger sightings are possible. Access to Nagarhole is an easy journey by road from Ooty, Mysore, Wynad or Calicut or a longer journey from Bangalore. More....

Situated on the eastern fringes of Kerala, Periyar was established in 1934 and covers an area of 774sq kms. The park comprises the rolling hills of the Western Ghats, which support rich and varied flora and fauna. The area open to the public centres around the 26sq kms lake and game viewing is done by boat, gliding through the water, observing the abundant birds and wildlife. Birdwatching and elephant viewing are excellent and tiger sightings are possible but rare. Access to Periyar is by road from Cochin, the 'Backwaters', Thekkady, Madurai or Kodaikanal.  More....

The sylvan hilly terrain of the Western Ghats render Mudumalai (ancient hills) a highly attractive wildlife reserve. The Mysore-Ooty highway cuts through the Park, trailing the course of the Moyar river, which separates Mudumalai from Bandipur. 321 sq. km. in area, the sanctuary is home to the wild elephant, gaur, deer and primates like the bonnet macaque and langurs. The predators that inhabit the park are the tiger, leopard and the dhole - the Asiatic wild dog - that hunts in packs. More....

Situated in the eastern state of Assam, Kaziranga was declared a national park in 1974. It is a stunningly beautiful area in the green and fertile plains beside the mighty Brahmaputra River, and at the foot of the Eastern Himalayas. It is famous for the great Indian one-horned rhinoceros (on-the brink of extinction 50 years ago) and for wild buffalo, hog and swamp deer (also a threatened species until recently). Tiger sightings are common. Access to Kaziranga is by a road journey along the Brahmaputra, from Guwahati (reached by air from Delhi, Calcutta or Bagdogra). The park is open from November to 30 June. More....

Namdapha National Park in Changlang district of Arunachal Pradesh is largest National Park of the northeast region & one of the largest Wildlife Protected Areas In India.. Perhaps no other national park in the world has a wider altitudinal variation than the Namdapha national park that rises from 200m to 4,500m in the snow-capped mountain. This variation has given rise to the growth of diverse habitats of flora and fauna. More...

Formerly known as North Kamrup, Manas, in Assam, was declared a sanctuary in 1928. In 1985 it was accorded the status of World Heritage Site. The park straddles two rivers, the Manas and its tributary the Hakua, along the Assam-Bhutan border. The protected area extends into the Bhutan foothills. Giant hornbills Manas houses 19 of India's most endangered animal populations, home to the rare golden langur and a sizeable tiger population. More....

Located in the Ganga delta in West Bengal, Sunderbans was declared a National Park in 1984. The park covers a vast stretch of mangrove swamp, lush forested islands and small rivers near the Bay of Bengal. Most of the region comprises estuarine mangrove forests and swamps which supports an ecosystem specially adapted to great salinity. Sunderbans is home to the magnificent Royal Bengal tiger,it has more tigers than any other tiger reserve. Project Tiger has also launched a programme to protect the Olive Ridley sea turtles. More....

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