Take India Wildlife Tours to Become One with Nature

India, 'The Golden sparrow of the East', lies in the south Asian region. It is the seventh largest country in the world, having an area of 3,287,263 Km2. With a population of 1,028,610,328, it the second most populous country in the world. It is bounded by the Indian Ocean in the south, Bay of Bengal in the southeast; Arabian Sea in the southwest, the Himalayan Mountains from north to northeast, and Sulaiman ranges in the North-west. The size of the country is reflected in its varied topography. As a result, wildlife in India is mix of species that are diverse in origin. India is among 17 mega biodiversity hotspot countries in the world, which contain 60-70% of the world's biodiversity. Given this amazing raw natural beauty, it comes as no surprise that one of the most loved India tourism packages are the India wildlife tours.

India lies in the Indo-Malaya eco-zone. About 7.6% of all mammals, 12.6% of all birds, 6.2% of all reptiles, 4.4% of all amphibians, 11.7% of all fish and 6% of all flowering plant species are found in India. Many regions in the country exhibit high rate of endemic species. India is also home to a number of endangered species that are being conserved via in-situ as well as ex-situ methods. Thus, a number of wildlife sanctuaries, National parks, Biosphere reserves and Game reserves make for a number of tourist attractions in the country. The Jim Corbett National park, which was the first national park of India, laid the foundation for both the wildlife conservation as well as wildlife tourism in the country.

While Gir forests are host to the majestic Asiatic lion, Khaziranga houses the endemic One-horned Rhino. Similarly, Bharatpur hosts the migratory birds in winters, while Sunderbans form habitat of the royal Bengal Tiger. A number of tiger reserves have also been developed to revive the rapidly declining numbers of this magnificent beast of prey. At the Dudhwa wildlife reserve, migratory birds like Egrets, Herons, Storks and Cormorants share space with the ducks, geese and teals. Some of the most popular wildlife reserves and sanctuaries are Bharatpur wildlife sanctuary, Periyar Wildlife sanctuary, Kanha National Park and the Ranthambore National Park.

According to a recent study India has, less than 12% of forest cover as against the required standard of 33% across the world. Thus in-situ conservation not only aids India in preventing the further loss of forest cover and biodiversity but enables it to use it as a means of wildlife tourism by arranging wildlife safaris, visits to the biosphere reserves, among others. India wildlife tours provide travelers with a once-in-a-life opportunity to see colossal number of animal and bird species amidst a concoction of color, festivals and rich culture. Some of the most popular wildlife tours conducted are the Tiger trail tours, Corbett Adventure Tour, South India Wildlife Tour, North India wildlife tour, among others.

India hosts a rich diversity of flora and fauna. The trumpet of lazy elegance of the Asiatic Elephant, the dance of a peacock during the rainy season, the roar of the Royal Bengal Tiger and endurance of wild Gaur present experiences that are truly unparallel. There are tremendous opportunities for wildlife tourism in India - a nature lover's fantasy. Since wildlife tours are one of the most popular India tourism packages, sign up for one right now and come explore the wilderness!

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