| There are 92 existing national
parks in India covering an area of 38,569.66 km 2, which is 1.17%
of the geographical area of the country (National Wildlife Database,
July 2004). In addition to the above 74 national parks covering an
area of 16,630.08 km 2 are proposed in the Protected Area Network
Report (Rodgers et al. 2002). The network of parks will go up 166
after full implementation of the above report. Maximum number of parks
exist in size class less 100-500 km 2 and there are 7 parks, having
more than 5,000 km 2.
There area 492 existing wildlife sanctuaries in India covering
an area of 117,077.41 km 2, which is 3.56% of the geographical area
of the country. Another 217 sanctuaries are proposed in the Protected
Area Network Report covering an area of 16,669.44 km 2.Maximum number
of sanctuaries exist in size class less than 10 km 2 and there are
only 2 sanctuaries, having more than 5,000 km 2.The network of sanctuaries
will go up 709 after full implementation of the above report (Rodgers
et al, 2002).
"Come and stay with us in India and we will arrange for you
to shoot tigers from the backs of elephants or elephants from backs
of tigers", this was a letter of invitation from Lord Curzon,
then Viceroy of India to a friend in England. He was undoubtedly
talking about the royal game reserves where the local princes made
it a point to honour their guests with a successful hunt.
Today, the erstwhile royal hunting grounds are tranguil sanctuaries
where tigers roam free. A dazzling variety of birds delight the
bird lover's eye. In the heart of the forest you may sight herds
of deers, antelopes, blackbucks or blue bulls.
Few experiences can match the excitement of seeing tigers, lions,
elephants or rhinos in their natural habitat.
Here's where we come in. Listed below are itineraries. Choose the
number of days best suitable for you. India has a vast landscape,
mainly divided under North, South, East and West. Itineraries can
also be crafted to add more regions and enhance your entire experience.
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