Wildlife Destinations

Within India, some of the finest and well preserved sanctuaries are located in the Western part of the country. Though the sight of exotic Tigers and birds are the chief source why you can enjoy the wildlife here and it is not only the Asiatic Lions that brings you to the Western part of the country but a host of other wildlife and avifauna species awaits you here at the various wildlife sanctuaries of West India.

The Best Wildlife Destinations of West India are:

Gir National Park
Perhaps Gir is the only place in the world where  you could spot Asiatic Lions making it the most famous park. Besides Lion, the main wildlife attraction here are Wild boar, Bear, Panther, Jackal, Sambar, Spotted deer, Striped Hyena, Leopard, Nilgai, Chinkara gazelle, Jungle cat,  Common Langur, Porcupine, Black buck, Mongoose and the Indian Chousingha. Within the sanctuary there are also places of Hindu worship, pilgrimage and sulphur spring at Tulsi Shyam and Kankai Mata. Jeep Safaris are an ideal way to travel inside the park. The best season to visit the park is from December to April.

Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary
Bondla sanctuary is a prominent Eco tourism destination. It includes Botanical garden besides a fenced Deer park and Zoo with spacious enclosures. Bondla forest is also famous for the varied species of animals such as the Sambar and Wild Boar. Besides, it is also famous for bird watching. The Elephant rides provides the entertainment while you explore. Overall, Bondla is a great place to have fun! The best time to visit are from October to March.

Great Indian Bustard Sanctuary
Home to the endangered Great Indian Bustard, the sanctuary is the smallest sanctuary in the country. The sanctuary is also home to several other species of birds including harriers, common cranes, black partridges, sand grouses, black and grey francolin and many others. One also gets to see wild animals like wolf, desert cat, blue bull, striped hyena. Tourist can also spot flamingos, herons, egrets in the coastal areas of Jakhau during winters. The best time to visit is from late monsoons to winter.

Barda Wildlife Sanctuary
If you are visiting Barda Wildlife sanctuary, be prepared to see a wide array of animals like Chinkara, sambar, spotted deer, leopard, wolf and chameleons. The Joghri River flows through the sanctuary and acts as a natural reservoir for the animals that take shelter here. The best season to visit is from November to March.