05 Best North India Wildlife Tours for 2021

India is one of the most perfect holiday destinations in the World. The country is well known not only for its rich cultural heritage but also one of the most exciting wildlife destinations. Here you will get to know about 05 best North India Wildlife Tour destinations that you must visit in 2021.

Wildlife Safari tours to India is a dream come true for wildlife fans. Some of top species found in Indian jungles are Indian tigers, Asiatic lions, elephants, gaurs, big cats, one-horned rhinos, deer, crocodiles and many more species of animals and birds.

Travel to India brings variety of wildlife, with full of adventure and thrilling jungle safari amidst the wild species of animals. Norther India’ national parks and wildlife sanctuaries gives you a memorable experience of wildlife with its rich flora and fauna and rare species of wild lives.

The country is home to over 800,000 species of animals, which is approximately over 07% of the global species. India Wildlife Tours will enable the travellers to experience this rich flora and fauna. Wildlife tours in India can be varied based on what you are most interested in.

Today, in this article, we bring some of the well-known national park located in the Northern region of the country.

Some of the most visited and well-known National parks in Northern India

Jim Corbett National Park

It is one of the famous and the oldest national parks of the country, not only popular among Northern part of India. But it is most popular among the foreign travelers as well who especially come to India and visit Jim Corbett National Park.

It is a forested wildlife sanctuary in northern part of India, located in Nainital District of Uttarakhand State.

Rich in flora and fauna, the park is hugely famous for the Bengal tigers. A total of 488 different species of plants along with more than 586 species of resident & migrated birds have been recorded in the park. You will find some amazing birds, including the crested serpent eagle, blossom-headed parakeet and the red junglefowl, who is the ancestor of all domestic fowl.

Apart from the same, there are 33 species of reptiles, 07 species of amphibians and fish along with 36 species of dragonflies have also been recorded in this National Park.

Best Time to Visit Jim Corbett

The best ever time to visit Jim Corbett National Park is from November to February. You can enjoy with the starts of the winter season, having pleasant weather and all the zones are open for tourists to see and fully enjoy the trip.

How to Reach Jim Corbett?

By Train – Delhi To Ramnagar

The nearest railway station from Jim Corbett is Ramnagar which is approximately 12 kms. from the park. Ramnagar railway station is well connected with Delhi, a direct train named Ranikhet Express runs from Delhi to Ramnagar which is the best suitable train to reach Jim Corbett straight from Delhi. The train runs on a daily basis.

By Road

Alternatively, you can also arrive at Kathgodam station followed by Ramnagar via private taxi or cab which will take around 3 and a half hours via road.

Ranthambore National Park

Ranthambore National Park was established as Sawai Madhopur Game Sanctuary in 1955.

The national park is located near the town of Sawai Madhopur in Rajasthan, the park has been covered to the north by the Banas River whereas to the south by the Chambal River.

It is named after the historic Ranthambore Fort, which lies within the park itself. It is a vast wildlife reserve where you will find Tigers, Hyenas, Leopards, Nilgai, several species of Deer, Bats, Cats, Foxes, Crocodiles, Lizards and venomous Snakes in plenty.

Best Time to Visit Ranthambore National Park

The winter season between October to March is the best time to visit Ranthambore National Park, since the park remains open between these months.

Though, the park will remain open since October and till the month of June. But, winter season between October and March is considered to the best time to visit due to the pleasant weather condition. The approximate temperature ranges between 10℃ and 30℃, which is quite comfortable for the visitors.

How to Reach Ranthambore National Park?

By Air: The nearest airport is Sanganer in Jaipur to reach Ranthambore National Park. The distance between Jaipur and Ranthambore is about 180 kms., you can get regular flights for Jaipur from all major cities including Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore etc. Once you reach Japiur, hire a direct taxi or bus from Sanganer Airport to reach Ranthambore comfortably.

By Train: The nearest railway station is Sawai Madhopur Railway Station, which is hardly a distance of 10 km from the park. Tourists can reach Ranthambore park via local bus, taxi, or cab.

By Road: If you come to Ranthambore via road, same is also well connected with all the major cities. You can either take state transport bus service or you can reach through private buses or taxis as well.

The state buses are available from Jaipur, Delhi, Ahmedabad, Ajmer, and Jodhpur can be easily travelled from Ranthambore.

Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary

Bharatpur bird sanctuary is one of the optimum bird sanctuaries in the world, it is also known as Keoladeo National Park. The Sanctuary was given the status of the National Park on 10^th of March 1982, and was declared a World Heritage Site in the month of December in 1985.

It is located in the north western state of Rajasthan. The sanctuary is the only manmade wildlife sanctuary in India, developed by Maharaja of Bharatpur. It covers an area of approximately 29 sq km, which includes 10 sq km comprises of fresh water marshes, lakes and bogs.

The environmental conditions are quite favourable to the visitors with lots of nutritious food for the birds at Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary. Thousands of indigenous as well as migratory birds every year are coming to this sanctuary; the famous Siberian Cranes are also found in this bird sanctuary during winter season.

Approximately, one third of the birds are coming here from Siberia and Central Asia.

You will also find Pelicans, Cranes, Ducks, Eagles, Hawks, Pipits, Warblers, Wheatears, Wagtails, Flycatchers, Buntings, Larks, Shanks, Painted storks, Pipits, White Ibis, Cormorants, Pale, Marsh Harriers and Stints to name a few with.

Best Time to Visit Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary

Though, you can visit anytime during the year, but as far the best visiting time is concerned, one should their trip during August to November for resident breeding birds, whereas if you are looking for world renowned – Siberian Cranes, do plan your valued visit during October-February.

How to Reach Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary

By Air: The nearest airport is Agra from Bharatpur National Park, which is approximately 55 kms. away.

By Train: Bharatpur railway station is hardly 6 kms. from the sanctuary, and the station is well connected with major cities of India including Delhi, Jaipur, Mumbai and Agra.

By Road: Bharatpur is well connected by roads as well, you can take a bus from all the major cities of Rajasthan state and its neighbouring states like Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana.

Great Himalayan National Park

The Great Himalayan National Park is situated at the Kullu town in Himachal Pradesh Satte, the Park is quite famous among tourist. Built in the year 1984, and lies around 60 kms. from Kullu. People who love nature and adventure will definitely be feel blessed, with sheer natural beauty of the park.

There are around 375 faunal species including mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles and many more. A visit to the park offers an excellent experience for wildlife photographers and trekkers. Hunting has been banned by The State government of Himachal Pradesh though.

Wildlife in Great Himalayan National Park – You will find different kinds of animals as well in the park, including the Himalayan Black Bear, Goral, Red Fox, Himalayan Tahr, Monkeys, Musk deer, Langoor, Serow, Barking Deer, Snow Leopard and Blue Sheep.

Also, there is unending list of birds that found in the park. Some of them are Shorebirds, Cuckoos, Parakeets, Pigeons, Raptors and Owls. You can also view small mammals like Himalayan Weasel, Indian Pika, Yellow Throated Marten and Porcupine.

Visitors can have an option to visit nearby places like, The Sai Ropa Tourist Center, The Larji Information Center, Local Architecture and Religious Sites.

Best Time to visit The Great Himalayan National Park

We suggested to all visitors who are planning to visit the Himalayan National Park, that plan their trip anytime between September to November, since during these months, pleasant atmosphere which suits most of the birds and animals, as well as visitors also enjoy their trip to the most.

How to reach The Great Himalayan National Park

By Air: Bhuntar is the nearest airport, which is also known as Kull-Manali airport, located in Himanchal Pradesh state.

By Train: Chandigarh is the nearest railway station which is well connected with all other major cities of the country. You can reach Chandigarh comfortably from any part of the country.

By Road: Regular buses are available to Kullu from all major north Indian cities like, Delhi and Chandigarh.

The Nanda Devi National Park

The Nanda Devi National Park is situated around the high peak of Nanda Devi, Uttarakhand. The park covered with some beautiful surroundings and rich flora fauna which attracts huge number of wildlife lovers every year.

The risen of the sun and during sunset time makes a different atmosphere here, people who love nature more than anything else feels to be blessed after seeing it. According to the Hindu methodology, Nanda Devi hill has been honoured as the manifestation of the Goddess Parvati.

The Nanda Devi National Park has also celebrated as World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

In the year 1982, it was declared as a national park and is categorized under ‘Strict Nature Reserve’ by IUCN. The prosperous waterfalls, lush green fields and magnificent mountains and natural wilderness are some of the factors which helps Nanda Devi National Park to fall under this category.

Nanda Devi National Park is popular and been counted amongst the most beautiful national parks of the country. Includes different kinds of butterfly, common Yellow Swallowtail, Blue Apollo and Queen of Spain.

The species of animals are easily visible in this park includes Himalayan Tahr, Himalayan Musk Deer, Snow Leopard, Common Leopard, Brown Bear and Himalayan Black Bear.

You will also find some birds species like Crested Black Tit, Yellow-bellied Fantail Flycatcher, Orange-flanked Bush Robin, Indian Tree Pipit, Blue-fronted Red start, Vinaceous-breasted Pipit, Nutcracker and Common Rosefinch.

Tourists can enjoy trekking that starts from Munsyari and finishes at Malari. Lata is a famous village that houses the idol of Nanda Devi’s in an ancient temple.

Best time to visit Nanda Devi National Park

The best time to visit Nanda Devi National Park is April – October.

How to Reach Nanda Devi National Park

By Air: Jolly Grant Airport is the nearest airport, which is situated at Dehradun, the capital city of Uttarakhand.

By Train: The nearest railway station is Rishikesh, you can easily find trains to Rishikesh from other major cities of the country.

By Road: You can get the roadways buses from various cities of the country to Haridwar or Dehradun, and from there you can take a local bus or taxi or cab to reach Nanda Devi National Park.