National Parks &

Wildlife Sanctuaries

India is unique in the richness and diversity of its vegetation and wildlife. India's national parks and wild life sanctuaries, are outstanding and the country continues to attract tourists with its rich bio-diversity and heritage. Wildlife sanctuaries in India attracts people from all over the world as the rarest of rare species are found here. With 96 national parks and over 500 wildlife sanctuaries, the range and diversity of India's wildlife heritage is matchless.

• Some of the important sanctuaries & parks in India are :• The Jim Corbett Tiger Reserve – Uttaranchal• Kanha National Park -Madhya Pradesh,• Valley of Flowers-Uttranchal,• Ranthambhor National Park - Sawai Madhopur,• Gir (Sasangir) National Park - Gujarat,• Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary-Rajasthan,• Kaziranga National Park-Assam.

Difference Between a National Park & Wildlife Sanctuary.

• National park is safeguarded by the legislation of the state and it can be formed or abolished only by state legislation.

• Wildlife Sanctuary is created by a gazette notification of state government and can be desanctuarised by the same.

• The status and degree of permanency and protection is much higher in a national park than a sanctuary.

• Private ownership may continues in sanctuary.• Private ownership is banned in National Park.

• Check timings of entries with local staff and stick Check timings of entries with local staff and stick to schedule. Any entry otherwise timings is to schedule. Any entry otherwise timings is treated as trespass in protected areas and may treated as trespass in protected areas and may invite action.invite action.

• Keep various important related literatures and Keep various important related literatures and other articles, like information booklet of the other articles, like information booklet of the area, identification book(s) of birds and animals, area, identification book(s) of birds and animals, camera and binoculars etc. with you.camera and binoculars etc. with you.

• Drive vehicles at slow speed.Drive vehicles at slow speed.• Use dustbins. Observe the instructions of Forest Use dustbins. Observe the instructions of Forest

Officials and those contained in the information Officials and those contained in the information booklet supplied to you.booklet supplied to you.

• The prior briefing and interaction with local staff The prior briefing and interaction with local staff makes your visit and stay more enjoyable and makes your visit and stay more enjoyable and informative.informative.

• When out to observe wild life, as a rule Khaki or olive-green or brown clothing would be suitable. White or bright colors are too conspicuous and tend to scare animals. Long trousers are usually worn.

• Comfortable walking shoes such as sport shoes are advisable.• Always carry back your left-over.• Move with registered guide• Use biodegradable material• Book in advance for accommodation in forest rest houses to

avoid disappointment

Don'ts• Smoking and igniting fire is prohibited in National Parks and sanctuaries

and not desirable in other forest area.• Use of poly-bags are not desirable in forest area.• Blowing of horns and playing transistors, without ear phones and

excessive noises disturb and scare away wildlife.• Getting out of the vehicle will endanger your life as well as disturb

animals.• Do not spoil the serene and environmentally sacred National Parks,

sanctuaries and other forests by throwing and littering the area with garbage.

• Avoid littering on forest floor.• Avoid teasing of wild animals.• Avoid use of perfumes or strong smelling chemical.• Do not carry arms.• Do not indulge in immoral activities.• Do not wear clothes with vibrant colours

General Instructions• Take strict precautions to guard against forest fires .• Avoid any form of pollution.• Stay away from all animals,• Disturbed animals may be provoked to attack.• Do not get out of the vehicle while watching,• If you are in a vehicle, bear in mind that the wild animals have the

right of way in the sanctuary.• Avoid Transistors, tape-recorders and loud conversations are taboo

in the sanctuary.• Dress in colours that blend with the forest.• Make full use of local guides and trials• Although shooting with a rifle is prohibited, "shooting" with a

camera is fully encouraged.• Make checklists of creatures observed on a trip. Make your own

simple notes which you can easily compare from trip. Make the most of your trip. Use of horns, fast driving, smoking in summer, campfires, harassing of animals and consumption of alcohol is prohibited. Firearms and pets are strictly forbidden.

Location: Kashmir (NORTH INDIA)Area:141kms

Animals: Rare Hangeul deer, black and brown bear, leopard, heronry with natural beauty of Broad valley and Mountain slopes.

Airport: Srinagar 22km.Railhead: Jammu Tawi 31km.Season: June-July.

Accommodation: Srinagar, House Boats on Dal and Nagin Lakes

Location: Kumily,KeralaArea:777kms

Animals: Large artificial lake, Elephants, Gaur, Wild dog, Black langur, Otter, Tortoises, Fishing owl viewing by boa.

Airport: Madurai 160km, Cochin 208km,Trivandrum 285km.

Railheads: Madurai, kottayam 110km, Bodinayakanur 67km.

Accommodation: Boat house, hotels.

Area: Assam ( NORTH EAST)Animals: On the Bhutan border, rain forest and

Grassland and River banks Rhino, water buffalow, tiger, Leopard, Fishing permit. Elephant transport available within park.

Airport: Gauhati 176km.Railheads: Barpeta 40kmSeason: January-March.Accommodation: Within the Sanctuary.

Location: UttarakhandArea covered:1288 sq km.Season: Novembar-June Animals: Orioles, Bulbuls, Doves, Hornbills, Kingfishers, Cuckoos, Tiger, Leopard, Elephant, Black Buck, SambharFlora and Fauna: Pipal, Mango, Rohini and Haldu trees, Elephant grass Air :Phoolbagh airport in Pantnagar,56kmRail : Ramnagar, 51km. Road :Ramnagar, 145 km from Lucknow, 300 km from Delhi.

TIGER RESERVE OF INDIAMajor Regions: Madhya Pradesh, Uttaranchal, West

Bengal, Rajasthan, Kerala.Famous Tiger Reserve: Kanha National Park,

Bandhavgarh National Park, Corbett National Park, Sundarbans National Park.

Tiger Project Scheme: Started in 1973 by GOVT. of INDIA.

Objective:To ensure a viable population of tiger in India for scientific , economic , aesthetic , cultural and ecological values, A recent statement by Jayaram Ramesh, member of Indian cabinet, declared good signs with the tiger population about 1700+.

Left Only:141

ATHOURITY: The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA)

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