Sundarbans, West Bengal
A World Heritage Site, the Sundarbans is the largest mangrove ecosystem in the world and kingdom of the rare Royal Bengal Tiger. Venture into its labyrinth of tidal creeks, thick undergrowth, and awful silence—a hauntingly lovely landscape characteristic of eastern India.
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Jim Corbett National Park, Uttarakhand
India's initial national park, Jim Corbett is a refuge of dense sal woods, grasslands, and rich wildlife. Situated in the backdrop of Himalayan foothills, it presents exciting safaris when you can sight tigers, elephants, and leopards in their natural environment.
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Periyar Forest, Kerala
Nested among the Western Ghats, Periyar combines spice plantations, peaceful backwaters, and rainforest magic. Famous for its picturesque boat cruises and elephant spotting, this peaceful forest is also teeming with birds, sambar deer, and herbal diversity.
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Gir Forest, Gujarat
The sole habitat of the vulnerable Asiatic lion, Gir is a dry deciduous forest teeming with rugged beauty and raw wildness. Along lions, the forest provides shelter to leopards, hyenas, and a healthy variety of birds, all set against a background of traditional tribal villages.
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Kanha National Park, Madhya Pradesh
The inspiration behind Kipling's The Jungle Book, Kanha has vast grasslands, giant sal forests, and a healthy population of tigers. Its properly managed conservation system makes it a haven for wildlife photographers and nature tourists.
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Silent Valley, Kerala
An unspoiled rainforest gem in the Western Ghats, Silent Valley doesn't disappoint in its deep silence. A hotspot of biodiversity, this place harbors rare and endemic organisms that are magnet for ecologists and trekkers in search of pristine, unspoiled nature.
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Bandipur Forest, Karnataka
Part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, Bandipur mixes scenic drives, elephant herds, and green landscapes. Its corridors are linked with Nagarhole and Mudumalai, creating one of South India's most valuable wildlife networks.
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Dandeli Forest, Karnataka
Dandeli is a little-known Western Ghats gem providing dense jungles, river rafting along the Kali River, and spotting the Great Indian Hornbill. It's an adventure paradise for birdwatchers, nature enthusiasts, and adrenaline junkies.
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Pakke Tiger Reserve, Arunachal
Nestled in India's northeast, Pakke is a high-density and fog-filled forest famous for hornbills, clouded leopards, and robust community-based conservation. Rich tribal culture and unspoilt environment contribute to the area being a distinct ecotourism destination.
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Namdapha National Park, Arunachal
India's far eastern and most biologically varied rainforest, Namdapha ranges from tropical lowlands to Himalayan snow peaks. The only park in India to harbour all four large cat species—tiger, leopard, snow leopard, and clouded leopard—it is a biodiversity wonder.
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