The natural wealth of the Indian subcontinent has remained unique, mysterious and fascinating for nature lovers for ages. In Indian philosophy, life in any form is deemed sacred and it is advocated that compassion for all living creatures is essential. The worship of nature in all its different forms is an essential part of our cultural legacy.

The rich and fascinating variety of India's wildlife can be seen in the 80 national parks, 440 sanctuaries and 23 tiger reserves established by the Government of India in an attempt to conserve this vital resource. More than 500 species of mammals, 1,220 species of birds, 1,600 species of reptiles and amphibians, and 57, 000 species of insects populate the subcontinent. India harbours 60% of the world's wild tiger population, 50% of Asian elephants, 80% of the one-horned rhinoceros and the entire remaining population of the Asiatic lion.

The wildlife reserves in India is a rich source of flora and fauna that helps in the ecological balance in the environment and thus help in the growth of animal and plant kingdom.

Sariska Tiger Reserve, Rajasthan
Probably the most visited park in India, Sariska was also a hunting reserve previously just like other national parks in India. The reserve was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1958 and came under the "Project Tiger" as a tiger reserve in 1979.


Bandipur National Park, Karnataka
Lies halfway down the Mysore-Ooty highway became one of the first of India's Tiger Reserves and the southernmost of the nine reserves specially established under Project Tiger.

Bandhavgarh National Park
Check out the place where firstly and formostly the white Tigers of Rewa were discovered Bandhavgarh. This park is some of the left out preserved wild pockets of Madhya Pradesh of what were once splendid forests that extended across the whole of Central India.

Corbett National Park, U.P.
Corbett is India's first and finest national park spread along the banks of the Ramganga River, in the foothills of the Himalayas. A well-protected wild habitat, Corbett provides an unforgettable experience to a nature lover.

Kanha Tiger Reserve, Madhya Pradesh
Best known for its wildlife, is a must-see for all the visitors to Kerala. The Periyar lake lies at the heart of the sanctuary, which is a veritable paradise for all wildlife lovers.

Ranthambore Tiger Reserve, Rajasthan
A nearby attraction of Sawai Madhopur, in the state of Rajasthan, Ranthambore National Park is an outstanding example of Project Tiger's efforts at tiger conservation in the India.

Manas Tiger Reserve, Assam
Assam is the state of the Great One Horned Rhino. Beside the Kaziranga there's Manas another habitat of the Rhino's, located in one of the remotest region among the foothills of Himalayas.

Dudhwa National Park, U.P
Also popular as a Tiger Reserve, this national park is located in the district of Lakhimpur, along the Indo-Nepal border. Another major attraction of this wild reserve is the Barasingha or the Swamp Deer, found in the southwest and southeast region of the park.

Srisailam Sanctuary, Andhra Pradesh
Nagarjuna Sagar - Srisailam Sanctuary is one of the biggest success stories of Project Tiger in India. Adjoining the reserve is the large reservoir of the Nagarjunasagar Dam on the River Krishna.

Pabitora Wildlife Sanctuary, Assam
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.

The Palamu Tiger Reserve, Bihar
The tiger reserve of Palamu is located within the district of Palamau in the South Chhotanagpur plateau of Bihar. Sal forests and thickets of Bamboo and the circuitous Koel River set off the undulating terrain and the rivers tributaries meander through the park.