India is a well-known land of Temples and festivals, but its reputation as a destination for a wildlife holiday is somewhat more sparkling. The various national parks and sanctuaries of India, together with exclusive habitat, forms an unbroken swathe of wilderness. The depletion of wildlife and handling of other wildlife matters are the responsibility of the Indian government, but general people also play a very significant role. Other responsibilities are endangered species, control of international trade in endangered species, and research on wildlife issues of national importance.

If the idea of sleeping under the stars with lions nearby appeals to you and you think yourself as a terrific adventurer - then the trails through India's premier parks and sanctuaries might be just what you're looking for. Today, India is offering adventure sports in addition to its elephant interactions, walking safaris, night drives and various other excursions.

Safaris

Corbett Wildlife Safari : At the foothills of the Himalayas, visit the world famous Corbett National Park, where Project Tiger started. Famed for its rhinos, this park also at the base of the Himalayas, now has a sizable population of tigers, elephants, deers and bears also.

Bharatpur Birdwatching Vacation : Colorful kingfishers, graceful pelicans and rare Siberian cranes are amongst 375 species of birds found here. This is probably one of the finest habitat for the Sambar Deer. Well known for the diurnal activity of its tigers, it is indeed a special place.

Nagarhole Safari : A green world, rich in forests, little streams, undulating valleys and fascinating waterfalls, Nagarhole bubbles with varied animal life too. Situated among sal & bamboo forests and open grasslands, Bandhavgarh has the largest tiger density in India. Also a bird watcher's paradise.

Kanha Wildlife Safari : Renowned for the conservation of the Swamp deer and Blackbuck, this "Kipling country" has beautiful meadows, plateaus and sal forests. The Asiatic lion that once inhabited a wide stretch of land from Greece to India is today confined only to the stretch of land in the Sasan Gir.

Periyar Wildlife Safari : Periyar is a scenic park comprising the watershed of a reservoir. It provides one of the finest habitat for Asiatic Elephants. Nestling some very rare animals and birds, Bandipur National Park is a fascinating wildlife center at the foothills of the Nilgiris.

Kaziranga Safari : Spread over more than 340 sq. km of wet land, this park is the home of the one-horned Rhinoceros. It also attracts large numbers of migratory birds. Lying at the foot of the Bhutan Hills, the park was established to protect the rhinoceros. It also has rich aviafauna such as the Bengal florican.