Saturday 30 July 2011

Sariska National Park in Rajasthan

Flora and Fauna
The park hosts the rich variety of flora and fauna. The landscape is mostly covered with the dry deciduous forests enriched with Dhok, Khair, Tendu, Ber, Surwal and Goria contributing up to the majority of vegetation. Sariska is a home to some of the rare and endangered species of animals such as tiger, leopard, Wild Dog, Jungle Cat, Hyena, Jackal, Nilgai, Chausingha and Langur.

Tourists Activities : Sariska Safari and Birding
Apart from that there's lot to keep your tour full of excitement and fun. There are lot of tourists activities that keep you engage all through the tour. And birding can be the most enthralling activity you can indulge in. So get set ready with the pair of binoculars and your handy cams. Any time you might get the chance to spot some of the rare species of birds that you may not found any where else.

During the monsoons, it is possible to catch the glimpse of the peacocks in the dancing postures. Otherwise Red Jungle Fowl, Spur Fowls, White Breasted Kingfishers, Tree Pies, Crested Serpent Eagles, Parakeets, Drongos, Sunbirds and Vultures. Golden Backed Woodpeckers, Great Indian Horned Owls, Quails, Partridges and Sangrouse are in abundance in the park.

Sariska Tiger Reserve

Planning to take the small excursion trip away from hectic city life ? If yes, than visit the Sariska National Park well suited to those in search of the perfect eco weekend getaway. Sariska is green, serene and so close to home. Popularly referred to as the 'Ancient Tiger's land', the park is the tourists hotspot, that brings you the opportunity to take heaps of gorgeous wildlife in the form of the several rare flora and fauna.

Location of Sariska National Park
Spread to the total area of 765.80 sq-km, Sariska is one of the most picturesque national parks, located in the Alwar district of the state of Rajasthan. It was once the hunting preserve of the erstwhile Alwar royals and was declared as the wildlife reserve in 1955. Being one of the India's 16 Tiger Reserve, Sariska is primarily a 'Tiger Country.The ideal way to explore the park is get your own vehicle. To get into the jungle routes, you need to take the forest officials along with the authorized guise, who can give you the better insight of the wildlife inside the park.

How to Reach Sariska Wildlife Tour
Reaching Sariska is easy. Jaipur is the nearest airport from Sariska at a distance 107-kms. The nearest railway station is at Alwar (37 kms). Otherwise, if are traveling by road, than Sariska is well connected to Alwar, which is further directly connected with the bus services from Delhi and Jaipur.
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Munnar National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries

Kurinjimala Sanctuary:

Kurinjimala Sanctuary is situated in Idukki district in Munnar region. It was declared as a sanctuary on November 7, 2006. Neelakurinji is the name of a beautiful blue flower, which is heavily found here. That is why it is known as Kurinjimala, that means ''mountain of kurinji flower''. This sanctuary is the protected area of endangered species like tiger, Nilgiri tahr, grizzled giant squirrel, elephant,Nilgiri wood pigeon, bison, sambar, deer and neelakurinji.
Animals: Nilgiri tahr, Nilgiri langur, lion tailed macaque, Asian elephant, Indian bison, tiger, leopard,wild dogs, mangoose, otter, large brown flying squirrel, mouse deer, sambar, barking deer etc.

Birds: More than 200 species of birds like eagle, crested serpant eagle, black baza, crested goshawk,spot-bellied eagle owl, alpine swift, Grey junglefowl, Nilgiri flycatcher, little spiderhunter etc.

Anamudi Shola National Park:

Anamudi Shola National Park is situated in Idukki, the biggest district of Kerala. It is declared as a protected area by the Government of Kerala on November 21, 2003. Recently the park is being administered under the Kerala Department of Forest & Wildlife, which is a division of Munnar Wildlife.

It is spread over 7.5 square kilometers of lush green forests. Thoovanan Waterfalls is one of magnetic sights of the park. Also you can explore the rarest types of plants and along with a large varieties of flora & fauna at Anamudi Shola National Park.

About Munnar:
Munnar is called the paradise of nature. It is the best known hill station of Kerala on the Western Ghats. Munnar was the most favourite hill station for British Government of South India. They used this beautiful place as their summer resort in the colonial times. Munnur is a tamil language word. In tamil language, munnu means 'three' and aar means 'river'.

It is located at the junction of three rivers – Muthirappuzh, Nallathanni and Kundala. It is one of the major centers of Kerala's tea production. There are many waterfalls, lakes, backwaters and streams among the slopes and valleys of lush green hills. Also there are a number of wildlife sanctuaries around Munnar, where you can enjoy an adventurous and mesmerizing trip.

Wildlife at Munnar:

Eravikulam Wildlife Sanctuary:
Eravikulam Wildlife Sanctuary is set up to protect the extincted Nilgiri Tahr (mountain goat). The sanctuary is spread over 97 square kilometers of area, covering royal green carpets of grasslands. It is surrounded by the mountain Anamudi, which is the highest peak of south Himalayas. This is declared as a National Park in 1978. You can see many species of animals and birds here.
Chinar Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in Western Ghats, that covers an area of 90 square kilometers.It is located in ''rain shadow region'', as Chinar receives only 48 days rain during the months of October and November. In 1984 it was recognized as a Wildlife Sanctuary. You can see a number of species in this sanctuary as giant grizzled squirrel, tigers, bison, spotted deer, vipers, black eagles,cormorants, spectacled cobras, etc. Also it is an ideal place for boating and trekking as well.

Rajamala Wildlife Sanctuary:

Rajmala Wildlife Sanctuary is a part of Eravikulam National Park, situated 15 kilometers away from Munnar. It is located in the lap of Anamudi, the highest peak in South India. You can find here pretty peaceful surroundings with greenery scattered all around. World's half population of the rare Nilgiri Tahr is found in Rajmala. Other than Tahrs you can find here many other species like elephant, tiger,leopard, sambar, langur, Malbar civets, barking deer and pythons.
Kurinjimala
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Taj Mahal And Around

Once you are done with the Taj Mahal tour do plan a trip to the nearby destinations in Agra. Like the Mathura-Vrindavan, Rishikesh, Haridwar (the holy cities), Lucknow (the city of Nawabi tehzeeb).

You will also find a wide range of hotels in Mathura-Vrindavan that suits the budget of every pocket.


Hotels in Agra


Once you are in Agra the next thing on your mind will obviously be the accommodation option. So for this thing there are many good hotels in Agra that suits the budget of every traveler. Like the 5 star hotels( Jaypee Palace etc), 4 star hotels( Holiday Inn etc) and budget hotels that you can choose to stay in.



Taj, located in the amazing Agra city is truly a place for making your holidays special. Along with Taj, the Agra city also offer a wide range of other popular tourist destinations located here. Like Agra fort, Fatehpur Sikri, Sikandra, Jama Masjid and many more.


Excursions Near Agra


Taj Mahal, whenever we hear this name the first picture that comes to our mind is of a beautiful white marble mausoleum. A perfect example of the undying loves of a King for his Queen. The moment you step inside the Taj Mahal, its magical charm sweeps you off your feet.


Attractions in Agra India



So what are you waiting for, the holiday season is here, pack your bags and come to Agra the city of Taj. Also do not forget to take lots of Taj Mahal pictures to take away sweet memories of this trip with you.


For making your vacations more convenient and memorable know more about:


Taj Mahal info, Taj impressions and many more.


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