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1. Elephant Safari And Tiger Show, Kanha.
Spread across 1945 square kilometers of the Maikal Hills and Banjar Valley, the Kanha Tiger Reserve is a nature lovers and conservationists’ delight. Teeming with life, Kanha has rehabilitated many animals from the brink of extinction; most notably the tiger and the barasingha or swamp deer. Of the many animals that inhabit the Kanha National Park, the elephant is not one of them. But an elephant safari is a great way to explore the park: the elephant allows you access to all areas of the park and can even go up close to the tiger, as tigers don’t see these gentle pachyderms and a threat or prey.
2. Morning Jeep Safari in Kanha, Kanha.
A meandering jumble of sal and bamboo forests, ragged plateaus, wide-open plains and innumerable animals, Kanha is said to be the wild that inspired Rudyard Kipling’s Jungle Book. India’s premier tiger reserve, Kanha stretches out over 1945 square kilometers of the Maikal Hills, and is home to tigers, leopards, barking deer, sloth bear, langur, sambar, and the last remaining habitat of the swamp deer or Barasingha. A conservation success story, Kanha has been successful in saving several animals from the brink of extinction, not least the tiger and barasingha.
3. Katraj Snake Park, Pune.
The brainchild of Neelam Kumar Khaire, one of the country's leading herpetologists, the Katraj Snake Park, located on the Pune-Satara highway, is one of the nation's leading conservation zones. In 1999, the park was integrated with the Rajiv Gandhi Zoological Park and Wildlife Research Center. Today, it houses a zoo, and is a much preferred picnic spot. Even though the snakes and reptiles are the prime attractions, the spacious enclosures of the zoo are home to leopards, bears, monkeys, porcupine, sloth, sambar, white tiger, Royal Bengal Tiger, nilgai, black buck, chinkara, etc.
4. Maharana Pratap Sagar (Formerly called the Pong Dam Lake), McLeodganj.
The Maharana Pratap Sagar was formerly called the Pong Dam Reservoir. This water-body came into being when the Pong Dam was built. Over the river Beas, this has an area of about 45, 000 hectares at maximum flooding. In 1983, this was declared a wildlife sanctuary and this water body acts as a stopover for a range of migratory birds - especially from Siberia. 220 species belonging to 54 families have been sighted. Twenty-seven species and sub-species of fish belonging to six families have been recorded in these waters. The land portion of the sanctuary that adjoins the waters holds deer, ‘sambar’, wild boars, ‘nilgai’, leopards and claw-less otters. The Directorate of Mountaineering and Allied Sports has a branch at the Sagar.
5. Neyyar Dam and Wildlife Sanctuary, Trivandrum.
Neyyar Dam and Wildlife Sanctuary is about 30 kilometers (18.75 miles) east of Trivandrum at the foot of the Western Ghats. A charming dam site, the region is a treasure trove of some rare medicinal herbs. The adjacent Neyyar Lake is ideal for a boat ride and opens up glorious panoramic vistas of the dense wilderness and the dark silhouette of the Western Ghats in the backdrop. This dam was built in 1958 on the basins of the three main rivers namely Neyyar, Mullayar and Kallar. Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary encompasses the Dam and is an abode of wild animals such as elephants, wild buffaloes, sloth bear, wild boar, porcupines, jungle cats, tigers and snakes among others.
6. Evening Jeep Safari in Kanha, Kanha.
A meandering jungle of sal and bamboo, ragged plateaus, wide-open plains and innumerable animals, Kanha is said to be the wilderness that inspired Rudyard Kipling’s Jungle Book. India’s premier tiger reserve, Kanha stretches out over 1945 square kilometers of the Maikal Hills, and is home to tigers, leopards, barking deer, sloth bear, langur, sambar, and the last remaining habitat of the swamp deer or Barasingha. A conservation success story, Kanha has saved several animals from extinction, not least the tiger and barasingha.
7. Bandipur Forest Reserve, Mysore.
As you drive from Mysore towards Ooty, 80 kms from Mysore lies the Bandipur Forest Reserve. A part of the Project Tiger, a tiger conservation initiative, this reserve is home to many tigers, leopards, elephants, deer, bisons, langurs and other animals. Bandipur has always been known for tiger and leopard sightings. The terrain starts with the plains. It gradually gives way to the foothills that lead on towards the Nilgiri mountain range and Ooty.
8. Mysore Zoo, Mysore.
One of the oldest zoos in the world, it was established in 1892 and spreads across 250 acres. This zoo is the only one in India to have African elephants. They also breed them here. The other attractions include giraffes, tigers, and zebras. The Mysore Zoo also holds the honor of being the only zoo in South Asia that plays home to a gorilla. Exotic birds ranging from emus, pelicans and swans add another feather in the zoo’s hat. The crocodile and snake variety is also impressive
9. Ranganathittu Birds Sanctuary, Mysore.
With the small dam built across Cauvery river in the 1700’s many islets came into being and this region became a nesting ground for many migratory birds. This 67 square kilometer sanctuary covered with bamboo groves and trees all over provides breeding grounds to birds like the Painted Stork, Common Spoonbill, Wooly necked Stork, White Ibis, Kingfisher and many others migratory birds from Siberia, Australia and North America.
Do not mistake this to be a sight just for the bird lovers. Even if you are a nature enthusiast and want to explore the flora and fauna of this beautiful sanctuary, don’t give it a second thought. The Sanctuary arranges boat rides with ranger guides which take you closer to the bird breeding grounds on the six islets around the river flow. It’s a wonderful experience to drift through the river while exploring the birds, flying fox, fruit bats, crocodiles and other residents of the habitat.