Wildlife Tourism in India

The Indian peninsula is a continent in itself, whose geographical diversity has encouraged the flourishing of a whole range of wildlife with over 350 species of mammals and 1200 species of birds in the country. Two of India's most impressive animals, the Bengal/Indian Tiger and the Asiatic Elephant are found in most regions, The tiger originated in Central Asia and migrated over the great Himalayas to the dense tropical forests, adapting itself well to the plains. A herd of elephants in the wild is a breathtaking sight. These huge mammals are respected by all animals, including the Tiger. Widely distributed throughout India, the Indian Elephant is slightly smaller than its African counterpart. Generally, only the males have tusks. Today, most of India's wildlife finds refuge in over two hundred sanctuaries and parks around the country.

Wildlife Tourism in India gives opportunity to unravel the treasures of Indian wildlife. India wildlife offers some distinguished forest reserves for sighting the variety of wild animals and birds in their natural habitat. Through wildlife packages one can explore the wilds of the forest that have been planned keeping in mind the rich legacy of wildlife and the comforts of the travelers.

India wildlife tourism includes wildlife photography, Eco-tourism and wildlife conservation. The Indian Government has taken adequate steps for the conservation and preservation of some of the highly endangered and elusive mammals.

Due to its diverse topography and varying climatic conditions, India is the second largest country to have such diversified wildlife tourism. An effort to maintain a balance between ecology and tourism is essential to protect the highly endangered species on earth. Extensive covers of forests have been preserved in India through 80 National Parks and 441 Sanctuaries for wildlife viewing.