National Parks in North India

If a wild experience in nature's lap is what you seek, national parks in North India are precisely what you need. These heavily forested national parks in India provide a comfortable habitat to scores of animal species and birds.

Northern India is flanked by the Himalayas on one side and the Thar desert and the Aravalli hills on the other. The rich and fertile alluvial soils support a vast variety of vegetation and plant life.

Among the most sought after nature and wildlife travel destinations in India are two celebrated national parks of North India, namely Corbett National Park and Ranthambore National Park.

Corbett National Park
Corbett was India's first national park and also the first sanctuary to come under Project Tiger. It was once a popular hunting ground for the British in India. Situated on the foothills of the Himalayas, the park covers over 200 square miles.

This National Park in North India was named after the late Jim Corbett, who was a celebrated hunter-naturalist turned author and photographer. He spent a lot years in this area and contributed in setting up the Corbett National Park.

Ranthambore National Park
The park lies in Northern Rajasthan and covers an area of 392 square km. The city of Ranthambore has derived its name from two hills - Ran and Thambore. Tigers are clearly this park's pride. However, the park is also home to other animal varieties like the nilgai, sambhar, leopard, jungle cat, elephant and Asiatic deer. One can also spot many species of birds at the Bandhavgarh National Park. They include spoonbills, parakeets, storks, kingfishers and quails

There are other national parks you can explore as part of a wildlife tour in North India. They include the Keoladeo Ghana National Park, Rajaji National Park and the Valley of Flowers National Park.

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