Jungle Safari in Uttaranchal
Jungle
Safari in Uttaranchal
Uttaranchal, a state covered with long range of mountains, have the
best of forests in India. Forests in Uttaranchal are known for the lush
green cover and abundance of wildlife. The lovers of adventures can
never overlook these forests covers. Uttaranchal also have the best of
wildlife sanctuaries in India. Jungle safari not just involves exploring
the jungles of a particular region. The options can involve national
parks and wildlife sanctuaries and reserves as well as protective
reserves. And you can also opt for wild camping as well as nature walks
too.
Types of Safaris
Jeep Safari
The most convinient way of exploring the vast jungle is the Jeep
Safari. Jeep safari adds to the adventure of the tourist. The speed and
thrill of a jeep safari is unmatched. Due to convinience factor
involved, jeep safari has gained immense popularity.
Elephant Safari
Elephant Safari is the conventional way of watching wildlife. Elephant
safari is favored by those who loves to explore the jungle, by observing
it keenly. Though it takes a lot of time to explore jungle on an
Elephant, this royal way is still a popular mode of seeing the jungle.
The Safaris in Uttaranchal can be made theme based, like Tiger Safari,
Deer Safari, Photography Safari, Bird Safari, and more. The Government
and private operators conduct tours and theme based safaris to the
wildlife sanctuaries and forests of Uttaranchal.
Safari Sites
Corbett National
Park
The park was established in 1936 in the memory of Jim Corbett, an
author and hunter, who was also an activist for wildlife conservation.
The park is spread over 520 sq km of area, with the core area of 330 sq
km. Corbett National Park is one of the best preserved wildlife parks of
India. The sanctuary is well known for its population of tigers, deers
and other wildlife. The park is heaven for those who wants a break from
the usual life and relax in the arms of nature and greenery. Jeep
Safaris as well as Elephant Safari can be organised here to watch the
forests.
Nandadevi
Wildlife Sanctuary
Situated next to the Nanda Devi peak, and spread over an area of 630
sq. km, is the Nanda Devi National Park. It was established in 1980. The
area had largely remained undisturbed, and looks very virgin cover of
forests. A unique mix of flora and fauna is characteristic of this park.
The fauna includes the brown and Himalayan black bears, Himalayan tahr,
snow leopards, serow, and chir pheasants. The park is mostly
inaccessible, so the only option left for visitors is to trek through
the jungle.
Rajaji National Park
Established in 1966 on the edge of the Dehradun valley is Rajaji
National Park, covering an area of approx 820 sq. kms. The wildlife here
includes elephant, tiger, panther, bear, chital, sambar, wild bear,
kakar, python, monitor lizard and a large variety of avian fauna. One
can find many opportunities of viewing these animals in their natural
habitat here. One can enjoy the beauty of park on a Elephant-ride or by
moving on fast-paced Jeeps.
Equipments required
No special equipments are required in a Jungle Safari. One can carry
some basic stuff, like cloths, cameras, medicines and few eatables.
Tips and Important Info
Exploring the jungle always brings out numerous surprises for both the
nature lover and explorer. But in the excitement to explore the nature,
people tend to forget that they have a duty to follow, to keep the
environment safe and clean. While visiting any of the national parks or
wildlife sanctuaries of India one must remember that they are protected
areas under the Forest Department of India, so do not indulge in such
activities that can go against their conservation programme. When on
jungle expedition one must keep in mind that animals are present in
natural habitats, ie, their home, so better don't disturb them. If you
want to take photographs be careful of not disturbing the animals,
remember you are in their territory.
