Wildlife Parks & Santuary

Nestled in the Himalayan foothills of Uttarakhand, Corbett is a landscape of rolling hills, riverine belts, dense Sal and mixed deciduous forests, grasslands, and ravines carved by the Ramganga River. It is India’s oldest national park and a sanctuary for tigers, elephants, leopards, and gharials. The picturesque Dhikala grasslands are a highlight, offering sweeping views of grazing deer and bird-rich wetlands. Corbett’s mosaic of habitats ensures one of the richest biodiversity zones in the subcontinent.

Dudhwa lies along the Indo-Nepal border in the Terai belt, where vast grasslands merge with dense Sal forests and sprawling wetlands. The park’s mosaic of swamps, grasslands, and woodlands supports a spectacular diversity of wildlife. Towering Sal trees dominate the forest canopy, while tall elephant grasses provide cover for large mammals. The marshes are alive with birdlife, including the stately Sarus Crane and a host of wetland species. Dudhwa is also one of the few places in India where one can encounter the Indian One-horned Rhinoceros, reintroduced into its tall grass habitats.

Once a royal duck-shooting reserve, Keoladeo in Rajasthan is now a UNESCO-listed wetland sanctuary and one of the finest birdwatching destinations in the world. Its mosaic of shallow lakes, marshes, and grasslands attracts thousands of resident and migratory birds. From the vibrant Saras Cranes and Painted Storks to wintering flocks of geese, pelicans, and even the rare Siberian Crane in the past, the park is a living aviary. Mammals like jackals and spotted deer also inhabit this rich ecosystem.