Adventure

National Parks That Will Make You Face Your Fears

Are you an enthusiastic traveller and adventure freak? If you are craving a challenging and fun adventure, national parks and wildlife sanctuaries are your places. Every year millions of tourists visit prominent national parks to witness nature in its raw and wild form.

However, some national parks are significantly more difficult to stay in than others. Some have dangerously cold or hot climates, while wild and ferocious animals surround others. Read this article to see the most dangerous and some of the largest national parks in India, which will leave you amazed and terrified.

1. Gir national park, Gujarat

Gir national park is home to 40 mammal species and 425 bird species. Gir national park Gujarat is a wildlife sanctuary and a natural habitat for wild Asiatic lions. When the park first opened, there were just 12 lions, but the population has now risen to approximately 600 lions. Chinkara, sambar, chital, black deer, wild boar, porcupine, and other creatures may also be seen here.

An ideal season to visit this amazing and awestruck place is between December to March, when you can also enjoy a jungle safari. The Sasan Gir National Park is a well-known wildlife attraction in India that has grown in popularity among adventurous wildlife enthusiasts, visitors, nature enthusiasts, photographers, and researchers.

Top things to do in the Gir national park

  • Gir jungle trail safari
  • Devalia safari park
  • Gir Kankai Temple Safari
  • Bird watching
  • Get a glimpse of the Ranthambore Fort

Trying to do all these activities in one day might become overwhelming, so it might be better to divide it into two or three days. And, with Google, it has become much simpler just to type in “family hotels near me” and get several OYO hotels.

2. Jim Corbett National Park Uttarakhand

Jim Corbett National Park is located close to Nainital in Uttarakhand. The park is separated into four distinct zones, known as Dhikala, Durgadevi, Jhirna, and Bijrani, and spans an area of 520 square kilometres. All four are suitable for spotting a tiger in its native environment.

Corbett National Park, established in 1936 as Hailey National Park, is India’s oldest and most prominent National Park. The national park is also remembered as the site of Project Tiger’s initial launch in 1973. You can also easily find family resorts or family suits in Uttarakhand, such as the OYO 88706 Harjender Guest Houses & Family Restaurant, which will make your vacation stress-free.

Top things to do in the Jim Corbett National Park

  • Jeep safari
  • Trekking
  • Mountain biking
  • Fishing
  • River crossing and rafting
  • Visiting Corbett waterfall
  • Visit Garjia Temple
  • Elephant safari
  • Bird watching

3. Hemis National Park Ladakh

The largest national park in India is the Hemis National Park, located in Ladakh, Jammu, and Kashmir. Hemis National Park is a popular wildlife attraction in Ladakh, known for its large number of snow leopards and diverse bird species. Jeep safaris are the best way to view this location, and the optimum time to visit is from May to October. Hemis National Park is home to some unusual and unique flora and fauna.

It was declared a national park in 1981 and named after the Hemis Monastery, built in 1630 by Lama Tagstang. Shape, Snow Leopards, Ibex, Wild Sheep, and Goats are the sanctuary’s most sought-after animal species. Its natural ecosystem is home to 17 animal and 70 bird species. After your adventurous tour of the place, you can rest in a nearby family resort in Ladakh. OYO 18718 Pavitra Delux is one such spacious and comfortable accommodation.

Top things to do in Hemis National Park

  • Go For The Hemis National Park Safari
  • Visiting the Hemis Monastery
  • Bird watching
  • Take The Trek To Gotsang Gumpa, Stanka Gompa and Shang Gompa.

4. Sundarban National Park West Bengal

The Sundarban National Park in West Bengal is a Tiger and Biosphere Reserve in the Ganges Delta. Its distinctive mangrove forest is a particularly popular attraction here, making it one of India’s most visited national parks and animal sanctuaries. Surprisingly, the only method to go about and across the park is via boat; there are no car safaris or walking excursions. The Royal Bengal tigers and other endangered species like the Ganges River dolphin and estuary crocodile live in the area.

Top things to do in the Sundarban National Park

  • See the Ganges River Dolphins in Sundarban.
  • Bird watchers Paradise – Sajnekhali Bird Sanctuary
  • Bhagabatpur Crocodile Project
  • Gangasagar Mela in Sagar Island of Sundarban
  • Observe the Fauna and Flora from the various Watchtowers of Sundarban
  • Experience Surreal Sights of River Dolphins

5. Nagarhole National Park Karnataka

Nagarhole National Park is a 640 square kilometre wildlife sanctuary between the Mysore plateau in Karnataka and the Nilgiri Mountains in Tamil Nadu. The refuge is home to the world’s biggest herd of Asiatic elephants and several types of birds, flora, fauna, and wildlife, such as giant carnivores, gaurs, deer, reptiles, bears, and other animals. During the visit to the jungle, you can even have a conversation with the native tribal communities living out there in the wild.

The Forest Department conducts wildlife safaris twice daily, from 6 AM to 8 AM and 3 PM to 5 PM, from two distinct locations: Nanchhi Gate (Kutta) and Veerana Hosahalli Gate. For you to reach so early for the safari, you may have to stay close to the national park in a nearby family hotel in Karnataka.

Top things to do in the Nagarhole National Park

  • Boat Safari
  • Jeep Safari
  • Rafting and banana boat rides
  • Tholpetty
  • Wildlife photography
  • Trekking

Conclusion

India is full of national parks and adventurous places that would make you face your fears. Filled with wild animals and creatures, these national parks are habitats for one of the most dangerous animals. Get ready to conquer your fears.

We wish you a safe exploration!

OYO

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