Ahoy! The Great Indian Jungles Beckon

India's first national park, cradled in the foothills of the Himalayas, spreads over an area of 520 sq km. and is 290 km from New Delhi. The magnificent Ramganga River flows through the entire length of the Park. Corbett has the highest density of tiger in India. Other carnivores include the leopard, elephant, bear, sambhar. Basking along the banks of the Ramganga are the slender snouted gharial and the marsh crocodile. The river is rich in the magnificent mahaseer though angling is not permitted inside the National Park. There are watch towers, elephant safaris and jeep safaris for wildlife viewing.

Ranthambhore is famous for its tigers. The majestic predators roam here freely and can be seen at close quarters, hunting and taking care of their young. It covers an area of 392 sq km and is set between the Aravalli and Vindhya ranges, comprising of dry deciduous forest. The terrain is rugged and there are rocky ridges, hills and open valleys with lakes and pools. A system of three pretty artificial lakes besides enhancing the beauty of the park, offers a very good opportunity of viewing wildlife congregating to drink water and crocodiles basking in the sun. Ranthambhore has large numbers of sambar, chital, and nilgai. Safaris are undertaken here in open jeeps.
Accommodation:
Tiger Den Resort: Tiger Den Resort, sprawling over an area of 5 acres on the edge of the Ranthambhore National Park, is nestled among the majestic Aravali Hills, covered with lavish flora and fauna. The resort is barely five minutes drive to the main entrance of the park. Accommodation is very comfortable. A well planned landscaping adds on to the rustic ambiance and enhance the natural beauty.



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Kanha's sal and bamboo forests, rolling grasslands and meandering streams stretch over 1945 sq km. This is original Kipling country, of which he wrote so vividly in his Jungle Book. The meadows interspersed with forests of sal and small streams support an excellent variety of wildlife - the magnificent gaur, strikingly beautiful blackbuks, barasingha, herd of spotted deer, Indian bison  - besides the tigers for which Kanha is famous.  

Bandhavgarh is not too far away from Kanha. Set amidst the Vindhyan ranges, the Park has a rocky terrain covering 448 sq km. The vegetation is chiefly of sal forest. The main viewing area is in the core of the Park with its 32 picturesque wooded hills. An ancient fort up on a precipice, 800 mts high dominates the Park . This is where the famous white tigers of Rewa were discovered. Wandering through the Park on elephant back, chances of seeing a tiger are good. Also to be seen here are nilgai, chital, chinkara, wild boar.

Herds of sambar, chital, nilgai and wild boar roam the 765.80 sq km  Reserve. The Park has hides carefully located near the waterholes. These afford fine opportunities for viewing and photographing wildlife. Splendid ruins scattered in the vicinity of Sariska give it an added interest. The Neelkanth temples 32 kms away and the historic Kankwari Fort inside the Reserve.
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