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AmboliTravel Guideguide

Amboli

Don't go just for the waterfalls. This hill station has an abundance of biodiversity

Shashank Birla· 14 March 2017
BandhavgarhTravel Guideguide

Bandhavgarh

A complete guide to one of the most popular wildlife parks in central India

Chandrashekar Kalyanasundaram· 29 December 2016
BidarTravel Guideguide

Bidar

A stunning grassland habitat in the Deccan Plateau and a cluster of droolworthy monuments make Bidar worth the long journey off the popular tourist track

Raji Sunderkrishnan· 8 August 2019
CoringaTravel Guideguide

Coringa

A wildlife sanctuary. A mangrove forest. A treasure trove of biodiversity. Here’s what you need to know before you visit

Mayank Soni· 25 October 2017
Dehing PatkaiTravel Guideguide

Dehing Patkai

One of the few remaining lowland tropical rainforests in mainland India, Dehing Patkai in Assam's Brahmaputra basin is an important biodiversity hotspot

Suvayu Paul· 10 June 2022
Desert National ParkTravel Guideguide

Desert National Park

Prepare to be amazed by the sheer abundance of wildlife that thrives in and around this land of wide horizons and vivid habitats

Vipul Ramanuj· 23 February 2018
DhikalaTravel Guideguide

Dhikala

Soak in the majesty of the jungle while living in the heart of Jim Corbett's stomping grounds

Anuradha Marwah· 31 January 2017
DubareTravel Guideguide

Dubare

Not too far from popular Madikeri, the little-known forest of Dubare has plenty to offer in terms of natural splendour and sheer adventure

Raji Sunderkrishnan· 22 May 2019
Eaglenest Wildlife SanctuaryTravel Guideguide

Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary

One of India’s best birdwatching hotspots is known for its biodiversity, as well as its interesting history

Suchi Govindarajan· 11 April 2017
GajoldobaTravel Guideguide

Gajoldoba

Set against the backdrop of Khangchendzonga, the reservoir is a birding hotspot that boasts a vast array of migratory avifauna

Moon Jana Roy· 23 December 2020
Gandhi Sagar Wildlife SanctuaryTravel Guideguide

Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary

The reservoir of the Gandhi Sagar Dam has transformed a sparsely vegetated landscape into a haven for mammal and bird species

Ajay Gadikar· 9 September 2022
GandikotaTravel Guideguide

Gandikota

Take a trip to the Grand Canyon of India, a scenic retreat steeped in ancient history

Priya Ranganathan· 11 October 2019
Gir Forest National ParkTravel Guideguide

Gir Forest National Park

Welcome to the only home of the Asiatic Lion

Kesavamurthy N· 13 January 2017
Great Rann Of KutchTravel Guideguide

Great Rann Of Kutch

The salt marsh and its surroundings are a paradise for birders in every season

Uday Kiran· 24 January 2017
Evolve Back Gham Dhao LodgeTravel Guideguide

Evolve Back Gham Dhao Lodge

Enjoy luxury on the margins of the Central Kalahari Game Reserve as you experience game viewing and indulge in the ancient culture of the San people

Team Nature inFocus· 3 February 2021
HampiTravel Guideguide

Hampi

Head down to the Hampi-Daroji region to experience the 14th-century splendour of the Vijayanagara empire and some stunning wildlife

Team Nature inFocus· 26 July 2021
Hemis National ParkTravel Guideguide

Hemis National Park

Head over for stunning vistas of sweeping valleys, white-tipped mountains, and the chance to spot the Snow Leopard

Shikha Tripathi· 7 March 2017
Hoollongapar Gibbon SanctuaryTravel Guideguide

Hoollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary

Make your way to a remote, pristine part of Assam to see one of India’s only ape species

Sugandhi Gadadhar· 19 January 2018
Jawai–BeraTravel Guideguide

Jawai–Bera

A land as old as evolution, the story of tolerance and respect in the leopard country of Rajasthan is one that must be experienced firsthand

Abhiroop Ghosh Dastidar· 23 October 2020
Kanha National ParkTravel Guideguide

Kanha National Park

From its iconic faunal species, the Royal Bengal Tiger and Barasingha, to its picturesque meadows and Sal forests, Kanha offers one of the best wildlife experiences in the country

Sheema Mookerjee· 23 June 2021
Keoladeo Ghana National ParkTravel Guideguide

Keoladeo Ghana National Park

A unique wetland habitat, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and a paradise for both birds and bird lovers

Raji Sunderkrishnan· 29 November 2017
Kuno National ParkTravel Guideguide

Kuno National Park

One of the more unexplored national parks from the state of Madhya Pradesh, Kuno has recently emerged as a bona fide crowd-puller in wildlife circles

Ajay Gadikar· 26 April 2022
Little Rann of KutchTravel Guideguide

Little Rann of Kutch

All you need to know to plan a visit to this not-so-little salt marsh

Shreeram MV· 22 November 2016
Maguri BeelTravel Guideguide

Maguri Beel

The wetland in the Tinsukia district of Assam has built a reputation for being a hotspot for wintering migratory birds in the country

Sanjay Prasad Ganguli· 14 February 2023
Manas National ParkTravel Guideguide

Manas National Park

Part grassland and part forest, this wild space is home to species of rare and endangered wildlife that you won’t find anywhere else

Suvayu Paul· 5 September 2017
MayureshwarTravel Guideguide

Mayureshwar

It might be India’s smallest sanctuary, but it offers a big opportunity to sight the Indian Wolf. And much more

Rudraksha Chodankar· 25 April 2017
Mishmi HillsTravel Guideguide

Mishmi Hills

A birdwatching guide to the scenic Mishmi Hills in Dibang Valley, home to several rare and endemic eastern Himalayan birds

Dipankar Mandal· 4 August 2021
NararaTravel Guideguide

Narara

Surround yourself with corals without diving underwater? You can, at the country's first Marine National Park

Amitgiri Goswami· 10 April 2018
National Chambal SanctuaryTravel Guideguide

National Chambal Sanctuary

Once home to Phoolan Devi and Paan Singh Tomar, the National Chambal Sanctuary is now teeming with rare and endangered species

Suvayu Paul· 16 May 2019
PeoraTravel Guideguide

Peora

This Kumaoni hamlet is a charming blend of colonial architecture, fruit orchards, pine forests and panoramic Himalayan views

Smriti Mukerji· 17 November 2017
PurbasthaliTravel Guideguide

Purbasthali

Situated on the banks of River Bhagirathi-Hooghly in South Bengal, the oxbow lake is a wintering site for a vast array of migratory avifauna

Tapash Roy· 2 July 2021
RanthamboreTravel Guideguide

Ranthambore

Come for the tiger, stay for the forest

Raji Sunderkrishnan· 22 November 2016
RongtongTravel Guideguide

Rongtong

A birdwatching guide to an idyllic village set amidst the lush tea gardens and alpine forests of Darjeeling, home to some of Eastern India’s rare and endangered avians

Shubham Palit· 25 March 2022
SariskaTravel Guideguide

Sariska

After years of infamy, Sariska is clawing its way back into the league of India’s premier national parks

Shashank Birla· 2 May 2017
Sattal-PangotTravel Guideguide

Sattal-Pangot

This freshwater habitat in Nainital is heaven for birdwatchers and wildlife photographers

Vinod Bartakke· 21 June 2017
ShokaliyaTravel Guideguide

Shokaliya

This tiny hamlet in Rajasthan is one of the last strongholds of the Lesser Florican and your front-row seat to witness the unique courtship display of these exceptional trampoline artists

Suvayu Paul· 16 November 2023
Singalila National ParkTravel Guideguide

Singalila National Park

Known for its stunning views of the eastern Himalayas and rich biodiversity, it is one of the best places to see the elusive and endangered Red Panda in its natural habitat

Tapash Roy· 18 May 2023
Sundarbans National ParkTravel Guideguide

Sundarbans National Park

The largest mangrove forest in the world is home to the Royal Bengal Tiger and harbours some of the subcontinent's most remarkable natural treasures

Dipankar Mandal· 18 March 2020
Tadoba Andhari Tiger ReserveTravel Guideguide

Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve

Big opportunities to see the big cat

Varun Thakkar· 28 March 2017
Tal ChhaparTravel Guideguide

Tal Chhapar

Explore the erstwhile hunting ground of the Maharaja of Bikaner, now a thriving ecological hotspot

Anuroop Krishnan· 28 November 2016
TungareshwarTravel Guideguide

Tungareshwar

A wilderness with three different types of forests, right on the outskirts of Mumbai? Yes, please

Kuldeep Chaudhari· 8 February 2018
VetnaiTravel Guideguide

Vetnai

Home to the largest Blackbuck habitat in eastern India, this little village in Odisha is a must-visit along with Mangalajodi and Chilika

Shubham Palit· 19 August 2021
WalongTravel Guideguide

Walong

A birdwatching guide to the easternmost town of mainland India, a virgin part of Arunachal Pradesh ruled by rare and endemic avians

Dipankar Mandal· 7 January 2022