Due to distinct climatic conditions and varied geographical features, India is the second largest country in the world which is blessed with distinctive flora and fauna. India has an endless array of 350 species of mammals, 1200 species of birds, and various species of reptiles, amphibians and plants.
But due to illegal activities of anti-social elements and environmental reasons, some of the exotic wildlife species of our country are enlisted under the critically endangered, endangered and vulnerable species categories.
Nowadays, Indian tourism industry has expanded its horizon in the field of wildlife tourism. It has prepared some wildlife packages for travelers to explore the various wild abode of animals present in India, keeping in view the rich wildlife legacy and comforts of itchy feet.
Wildlife Tourism Activities in India are:
Jungle Safari: Jungle safari is one of the best option which provides abundant scope to travelers to explore and experience the virgin world of wild animals. Jungle safari will provide you excellent opportunities to view these untamed animals from a closest point.
Elephant Safari: Elephant safari is another major attraction of the wildlife tourism activity in India. Elephants acts as the ideal vehicles to traverse through long grasses and marshlands of the vast jungles available in India where jeeps can’t reach.
Tiger Safari: In the year 1973, the then Indian government has launched the Project Tiger to safeguard and increase the population of the Indian Tigers in the various wildlife sanctuaries of India. Indian government has created some special habitat to conserve Tigers.
Bird Watching: Indian sky is filled with various colorful birds among which some are residential and some are migratory birds. Bird watching is also a significant part of wildlife tourism in India.
Wildlife Photography: Indian wildlife sanctuaries are delight for the wildlife photographers. Every Indian national park and wildlife sanctuaries has something or other to offer these photographers.
Eco-Tourism: Last but not the least is Eco-tourism which is the latest addition to the wildlife tourism in India. It is a very new concept which is still in its infancy. But, with the gradual passage of time, India will surely emerge as an excellent Eco-tourism destination in the world’s tourism map. The main ideology of Eco-tourism is tourism in exotic destinations without hampering the distinct flora and fauna of the region. Eco-tourism provides traveler an awesome opportunity to spend a small sojourn in harmony with nature.