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Wildlife in East India
Wildlife in East India, India is blessed with a unique and extremely rich and varied flora and fauna. India boasts a total of 88 National Park and 490 Wildlife Sanctuaries, sheltering over 390 mammals, 455 reptiles, 210 amphibians, 1,230 bird species and 30,000 species of insects, making the country one of the most sought after wildlife destinations in the world.
Thousands of wildlife enthusiasts, ornithologists, researchers and tourists from all corners of the world visit numerous National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries in India every year and return back with an unforgettable wildlife experience.
Wildlife Tour in East India, The East India Wildlife Sanctuaries are known for their, unique, rare and varied flora and fauna.
Some of the most endangered wildlife species of the world are found in the various sanctuaries of East India such as amazing One-horned Rhinoceros and Wild Buffalos in Kaziranga National Park in Assam and the Hispid Hare and Pigmy Hog, who were rediscovered in the grasslands of Manas Wildlife Sanctuary also in east India Assam after being thought extinct for about 30 years.
The two most famous and important wildlife sanctuaries in East India are the Kaziranga Wildlife Sanctuary and Manas Wildlife Sanctuary. Almost entirely different in their physical appearance and character,these twin sanctuaries of Assam form a perfect triangle with Guwahati. While Manas sanctuary lies at the foot of the Bhutan hills on the banks of River Manas, Kaziranga sanctuary is a flat area with elephant grass and swamps with large patches of semi-green forest.
Wildlife Tour in East India, Kaziranga Wildlife Sanctuary is the finest sanctuary in East India, situated on the banks of the Brahmaputra River in Assam. It was officially declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1940 and attained the status of a national park in 1976. Kaziranga is world-renowned for its population of the Great one-horned Rhinoceros- one of the most endangered species in the world. The park also has a sizable population of the Wild Buffalos and Elephants. Other major wildlife in Kaziranga National Park include the majestic Tigers, the main predator of the sanctuary and the only natural enemy of the Rhinos, Barasinghas, Hog Deer and many more. Kaziranga also has a sizable population of exotic and rare birds.
Wildlife Sanctuaries in East India, Manas Wildlife Sanctuary is known as one of the finest and most picturesque wildlife reserves in the world. Established in 1928, Manas Wildlife Sanctuary covers an area of approximately 1000 sq miles, 151 miles of which forms the core area, covered under the famous Project Tiger. Wildlife in East India, Manas National Park is also known for its wildlife diversity. The sanctuary is home to over 20 most endangered species of birds and wild animals, which are listed under the schedule1 (highly endangered) in the IUCN Red data book. Two of the most endangered species namely Hispid Hare and Pigmy Hog are found in Manas Wildlife Sanctuary.
Wildlife in East India, Other famous wildlife sanctuaries and national parks of East India are Namdapha Wildlife Sanctuary, Simlipal Wildlife Sanctuary, Sunderbans Wildlife Sanctuary, Itanagar Wildlife Sanctuary, Keibul Lamjao Wildlife Sanctuary, Sirohi Wildlife Sanctuary and Kangchendzonga Wildlife Sanctuary.
Wildlife Tour in East India
Duration: 06 Days
Places Covered: Delhi - Bhuwaneshwar - Calcutta -Kaziranga - Guwahati
Day 1. Delhi - Bhuwaneshwar
Morning fly to Bhubaneshwar and take rest at hotel. Excursion to Konark Temple in evening. Stay overnight there.
Day 2. Bhuwaneshwar - Calcutta
Morning fly to Calcutta. Afternoon sightseeing of Calcutta seeing the Victoria Memorial, Kali temple, Howrah Bridge.
Day 3 . Calcutta - Guwahati - Kaziranga
Morning fly to Guwahati and drive to Kaziranga National park to see the one horned Rhino.
Wildlife Tour in East India ,Wildlife Sanctuaries in East India,Wildlife in East India.Day 4. Kaziranga
Morning and evening jungle rides ( Jeep/Elephant) , nature walks.
Day 5. Kaziranga - Guwahati - Delhi
Morning drive back to Guwahati for flight to Delhi. Day free.
Day 6. Delhi Departure
Day free Later transfer to the International Airport for flight to onward destination
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