Wildlife Sanctuaries in North India
Ranthambore
Wildlife
Ranthambhore, in the state of Rajasthan, is one of the smallest Project Tiger
reserves. It's name comes from the vast fort that stands in the middle of the
forest. The name Ranthambore is derived from two hills in the area, Ran and
Thanbhor. Another version says that Ranthambhore was once called Rana Stambhapura
or City of the Pillars of War!
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Sariska Wildlife
The dry Deciduous forests of the ancient Aravalli range, are excellent tiger
country and Sariska, was once the royal reserve of the rulers of Alwa''. Declared
a sanctuary in 1955, it became a Tiger Reserve in 1979 under Project Tiger Herds
of sambar, chital, nilgai and sounders of wild boar - the prey population for
predators like the tiger and leopard, roam the 765.80 sq km Reserve. Other carnivores
include the hyena, jungle cat, and caracal. Interestingly enough, the dhole
or wild dog has been sighted in the Park only in the last few years.
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Corbett Wildlife
Nestling in the foothills of the Himalayas, the Corbett National Park extends
over an area of 520.82sq.km. Varied topography and vegetation gives Corbett
a rich diversity in habitats and natural beauty. Flat valleys are interspersed
with hilly ridges and the Park's rolling grasslands known as the Chaurs provide
visitors with an excellent view of its inhabitants.
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Bandhavgarh
Wildlife
This is a small National Park; compact, yet full of game. The density of the
tiger population at Bandhavgarh is the highest known in India. This is also
white Tiger country. These have been found in the old state of Rewa for many
years. The last known was captured by maharaja Martand Singh in 1951 . This
White tiger , Mohun, is now stuffed and on display in the Palace of the Mahrahahs
of Rewa.
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Kanha Wildlife
The Kanha National Park, in Madhya Pradesh, forms the core of the Kanha Tiger
Reserve created in 1974, under Project Tiger. Stretching over 940 sq km, the
vegetation, chiefly made of sal and bamboo forests, grasslands and streams,
this park is the sole habitat of the rare hardground barasingha.
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Pench Wildlife
The Pench National Park on the border of Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra has
been known through the ages for its rich flora and fauna. Many writers like
Captain Forsyth, A.A.D. Brander, R.A. Strendale, and Rudyard Kipling have all
mentioned Pench in their books as the place with rich and beautiful flora and
fauna.
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Panna Wildlife
Situated in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh at a distance of around
57 km from Khajuraho is the Panna National Park. The region, which is famous
for its diamonds, is also home to some of the best wildlife species in India
and is one of the better Tiger Reserves in the country. The park is known worldwide
for its wild cats, including tigers as well as deer and antelope. Due to its
closeness to one of the best-known Indian tourist attraction in India, Khajuraho,
the park has the potential of becoming a major tourist attraction.
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Bharatpur
Wildlife
A paradise for the avian world, and the pilgrimage for the bird lovers, it was
known as the best duck shooting resort in the British empire. But was declared
a reserve for birds in 1956 and later upgraded to National Park. UNESCO has
listed it as a world heritage site. The geographical location is ideal as it
is on the main North-South avian route of India. Although small in size, 29
sq km. Only, it boasts to house more than 375 species of beautiful birds, and
more than 132 of them breed inside the Keoladeo Ghana National Park and nearly
every year new ones are added to the list.
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