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Tadoba

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Kumarakom Sanctuary

Periyar

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RANTHAMBORE NATIONAL PARK

Location Located in Sawai Madhopur District of Southern Eastern

Distance and driving Nearest airport Jaipur 4 hours' drive approx time Nearest Railway station Sawai Madhopur Railway station 30 minutes driving time approx.

Area Covered 392 km²

Animals , , Striped , Sambar , , , Common or Hanuman langurs, Macaques, Jackals, Jungle , , Sloth , Black bucks, Rufoustailed Hare, Indian , , Common Palm or Toddy , Coomon Yellow Bats, Desert Cats, Fivestriped Palm Squirels, Indian False Vampires, Indian Flying , Indian Foxes, Indian Gerbilles, Indian Mole Rats, Indian Porcupines, Longeared Hedgehogs, Ratels, Small Indian , Small Indian Civets and Common mongoose.

Best time to visit 1st October to 31st March

Closing time 1st July to 30th September

Safari information Safaris available by shared canter (16 or 20 seater open bus) by shared / exclusive Jeep (seating capacity of 5 persons)

Safari timings 1 Oct to 31 Oct 6:30 to 10:00 am / 2:30 to 6:00 pm 1 Nov to 31 Jan 7:00 to 10:30 am / 2:00 to 5:30 pm 1 Feb to 31 Mar 6:30 to 10:00 am / 2:30 to 6:00 pm 1 Apr to 15 May 6:00 to 9:30 am / 3:00 to 6:30 pm 1 Apr to 30 Jun 6:00 to 9:30 am / 3:30 to 7:00 pm

Booking information Booked - 90 days in advance & necessary Passport details required to book rides requirements

Zones 1-5 Core Zones 6-10 Buer Zones

Hotels available  Aman-i-Khas approx 5 kms (25 minutes)  The Oberoi Vanyavilas approx. 4 kms (20 minutes)  Vivanta by Taj Sawai Madhopur approx. 8 kms (20-25 minutes)  Khem Villas (Non AC) - approx. 6 kms (30 minutes)  Nahargarh Ranthambore approx. 5 kms (20 minutes rive)  The Tigress approx. 6 kms (25 minutes)  Dev Villas - approx. 6 kms (25 minutes)  Den Resort - approx. 5 kms (20 minutes)  Ranthambore Regency - approx. 9 kms (30 minutes)

Note : All safari timings mentioned are approximate and may differ as per season and the particular national park. 4

SARISKA NATIONAL PARK

Location Located in Alwar District of Rajasthan

Distance and driving Nearest City Jaipur 110 Kms / 2.5 hours' drive approx time Nearest airport 200 Kms / 2.5 hours' drive approx Nearest Railway station Alwar Junction 1 hour driving time approx.

Area Covered 866 km²

Animals , Wild , , Civets , Jackal, Tiger, Sambar, Chital, Nilgai, Chausingha, Wild Boar, Langur, Rhesus Monkeys, Peafowl, Grey Partridge, Bush Quail, Sand Grouse, Tree Pie, Golden backed , crested Serpent and The Great Indian horned .

Best time to visit 1st October to 30th April

Closing time 1st July to 30th September

Safari information Safaris available by shared canter (20 seater open bus) by exclusive Jeep (seating capacity of 5 persons)

1 Oct to 31 Mar - 6:30 to 10:30 am / 2:00 to 6:00 pm 1 Apr to 30 Jun - 6:00 to 10:00 am / 2:30 to 6:30 pm

Booking information Booked - 90 days in advance & necessary Passport details required to book game rides requirements

Zones 1 & 3 Core Zones 2 Buer Zones

Hotels available  Aman Bagh - approx. 45 kms (40-45 minutes)  Vanaashraya approx. 5 kms  Dadhikar Fort approx. 50 kms (1 hour)  Sariska Palace approx. 5-7 minutes' drive  Alwar Bagh

Note : All safari timings mentioned are approximate and may differ as per season and the particular national park. 5

CORBETT NATIONAL PARK

Location Located in Nainital District of Urakhand

Distance and driving Connected by road/trains from Delhi time Driving time from Delhi to Corbe approx. 260 kms. Distance from Ramnagar railway station to Corbe 2 hours approx.

Nearest airport is Pantnagar-2 hours' driving time approx. (Flight operates onTue/Wed/Fri/Sat)

Area Covered 520 km²

Animals / Royal , Asiatic , Black , Hog Deer, Walking Deer, Sambar, Sloth Beer, Yellow-throated , Oers, great pied hornbill, white-Backed Vulture, Hodgson's bushchat, orange breasted green pigeon, Pallas sh eagle, golden oriole, tawny sh owl, Indian Pia, Scarlet Minivet, Ghariyal, mugger , the king Cobra.

Best time to visit 15th November to 15th June

Closing time Although National Park is open through the year, it is advisable not to travel between 15 June to 01 October as during the season the ood of the River breaks down the road and cut their links.

Safari information Safaris available by shared canter (16-18 seater open bus in Dhikala Zone only) by exclusive Jeep (in Bijrani, Durgadevi and Jhirna zones)

Approximate safari timings (depend upon the respective zone 30 minutes up or down) Summer (1 Apr to 15/30 Jun) 5:30 to 8:30 am / 1:30 to 4:30 pm Winter (15 Oct/15 Nov to 31 Mar 6:00 to 9:00 am / 3:30 to 6:30 pm

Booking information Booked 60 days in advance & necessary Passport details required to book game rides requirements

Zones Dhikala Zone - 15 Nov to 15 Jun (Most popular Zone) Bijrani Zone - 15 Oct to 30 Jun Durgadevi Zone - 15 Oct to 30 Jun Jhirna Zone - Throughout the year (not recommended in Monsoon)

Hotels available  The Gateway Resort Corbe (New property)  Aahana The Corbe Wilderness  Innity Corbe Wilderness  Corbe river View Retreat  Jims Jungle Retreat  The Corbe Hideaway  The Hideaway River Lodge

Note : All safari timings mentioned are approximate and may differ as per season and the particular national park. 6

KEOLADEO GHANA NATIONAL PARK (Formerly known as Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary)

Location Located in Bharatpur, Rajasthan

Distance and driving Connected by surface from Delhi, Alwar, Mathura, Agra and Jaipur time Delhi Bharatpur : 4 hours' drive approx. Alwar Bharatpur : 3 hour drive approx. Mathura Bharatpur : 1 hour drive approx. Agra Bharatpur : 1.5 hours' drive approx. Jaipur Bharatpur : 4 hours' drive approx.

Bharatpur Railway station is generally used for avoiding long journey between Agra to Sawai Madhopur and many trains (Delhi-Mumbai and Agra-Jaipur route) stop at Bharatpur.

Area Covered 28.73 km²

Animals / birds The park is home to animals and about 400 of birds. Every year thousands of migratory waterfowl visit the park for wintering and breeding. The sanctuary is one of the richest bird areas in the world and is known for nesting of resident birds and visiting migratory birds including water birds.

Best time to visit October to March

Closing time Park is open round the year from sunrise to sunset

Safari information Shared and Exclusive half day/full day safari is conducted on the Cycle Rickshaws. It is also possible to take Cycling and walking tours within the sanctuary.

Timings October to March - 6.30 to 5.00 pm April to September - 6.00 to 6.00 pm

Booking information No prior documentation required and rickshaws are available on the spot. & necessary requirements

Zones Not Applicable

Hotels available  Laxmi Vilas Palace,  Laxmi Niwas Palace,  The Bagh,  Udai Vilas Palace,  Chander Mahal Haveli,  Surya Mahal,  Kadam Kunj (All above hotels are within 3-4 km distance from the park)

Note : All safari timings mentioned are approximate and may differ as per season and the particular national park. 7

DUDHWA NATIONAL PARK

Location is located in Lakhimpur-Kheri District of Uar Pradesh, adjacent to Indo- border.

Distance and driving Connected by surface from (5 hour drive approx.) time Lucknow is connected with Delhi by regular ights and trains.

Area Covered 490.3 km²

Animals / birds Dudhwa National Park is a home for 38 species of , 16 species of , 350 species of birds and 90 species of sh. The main araction of Dudhwa is swamp deer as half of the world's swamp deer live here. Apart from Swamp Deer, four more types of deer are found here: hog deer, spoed deer, barking deer and Sambar.

Best time to visit December to February

Closing time 15th June to 14th November

Safari information Shared and Exclusive both safaris can be organised here.

Timings Winter : 7.00 to 11.00 am / 3.00 to 6.00 pm Summer : 6.00 to 10.00 am / 5.00 to 7.30 pm

Booking information Passport copy required for booking safaris and can be booked on same day as well but to & necessary avoid non-availability of seats in Jeep, it is always beer to book in advance to avoid last requirements minute regrets.

Zones Buer zone of 190 km2 and only 02 Routes (route 1 and 2).

Hotels available  The best hotel is 'Tree of life'

Distance from park 25 kms/35 minutes

Note : All safari timings mentioned are approximate and may differ as per season and the particular national park. 8

HEMIS NATIONAL PARK

Location is a high altitude national park in the eastern region of the state of Jammu and Kashmir.

Distance and driving Park is situated 40 km. southeast of Leh and Leh is connected by ights from Delhi, Srinagar time & Chandigarh.

Area Covered 600 km²

Animals / birds Hemis National Park is home to varieties of rare mammals and species. , and Eurasian are the major araction. Other animals and birds include Tibetan , Ladakh , Pallas' cat, , ibex, Himalayan snowcock, Himalayan grion, , red-anked bluetail, red-mantled spoed forktail, chukar partridge, white and crown throated dipper, lammergeier, and streaked rosench.

Best time to visit May to September

Closing time April

Safari information By walking/trekking only. No specic timings.

For a day visit clients can drive from Leh to Chilling (2 hours' drive) and then walk 6 hours to Rumbak village from where Hemis National Park starts and then explore the park for 2-3 hours as per clients wish. On their return they have to follow the same route: Walk/trek from Rumbak Village to Chilling drive to Leh. Although it is possible but not advisable as it is very long expedition in a day, rather 2 nights trek is advisable to explore the park with an overnight/2 nights stay at Rumbak Village (with basic accommodation/tents).

Booking information All necessary permits will be obtained when clients enter Leh and no specic permission & necessary required. requirements

Zones No core or buer zones and can be explored from various angles to see the wildlife.

Hotels available  Stok Palace, Grand Dragon, Saboo Resort, Spic n Span Hotel

Note : All safari timings mentioned are approximate and may differ as per season and the particular national park. 9

DESERT NATIONAL PARK, SUDASIRI

Location Near Sam Sand Dunes in Jaisalmer District of Rajasthan

Distance and driving Approx. 65kms from Jaisalmer. time Jaisalmer is connected by surface from Jaisalmer and Bikaner.

Area Covered 3162 km² (of which 1900 km² is in Jaisalmer district and remaining 1262 km² is in Barmer district)

Animals / birds , Jaisalmer is famous for wild animals such as black bucks, , hares, , desert cats, desert foxes. Birdlife here is vivid and spectacular. Birds such as the sand grouse, partridges, bee-eaters, larks and shrikes are usually seen. The can be seen in considerably good numbers in this park. The region is a heaven for migratory and resident birds of the desert. There are a large number of reptiles also found in the desert park.

Best time to visit October to March

Closing time Open throughout the year but not recommended during monsoon period. Open from sunrise to sunset and ideal to visit in sunrise for bird watching.

Safari information Half day and full day visit possible by cart.

Booking information Passport copies required 30 days in advance. & necessary requirements

Zones No core or buer zones

Hotels available  Hotels in Jaisalmer are approximately 65 Kms from the National Park or Swiss Tented Accommodation at Sam Sand Dunes which is approximately 20 Kms from the park.

 Jaisalmer Hotels: - The Serai, The Suryagarh, Fort Rajwada

Note : All safari timings mentioned are approximate and may differ as per season and the particular national park. 10

RAJAJI NATIONAL PARK

Location Urakhand State

Distance and driving Connected by surface from Haridwar and Dehradun. time Nearest railway station: Haridwar (40 kms) Nearest airport: Dehradun (56 kms)

Area Covered 820 km²

Animals / birds More than 50 species of mammals including the highly endangered and Tiger found in the Park. Besides tiger, leopard, Himalayan Black bear, , , Marten, Jackal, Hyena etc, (), three species of deer - Sambhar, Spoed Deer (Cheetal) and Barking Deer (Kakar), Wild Boar, Neel Gai, Langoor, Black Napped Hare, Jungle cat etc are also found.

Best time to visit 15th November to 15th June

Closing time Closed during rainy season for ve months (June to November)

Safari information Shared or Exclusive Jeep Safaris available

Morning: 6.00 to 9.00 am Evening : 3.00 to 6.00 pm

Booking information Passport copies required for booking safari 30 days in advance. & necessary requirements

Zones Chilla Range (Main) Ranipur Range Motichoor Range Haridwar Range

Hotels available  All hotels in Haridwar, Rishikesh and Dehradun

Note : All safari timings mentioned are approximate and may differ as per season and the particular national park. 11

JAWAI DAM

Location Located in Rajasthan

Distance and driving Connected by surface from Udaipur and Jodhpur (approx. 3 hour drive) time

Area Covered Not applicable

Animals / birds The Leopard is the biggest predator of this region. Nilgai , crocodiles, Langur monkeys, wild boar and more than 100 bird species (including amingos at the Jawai Dam) are also there.

Best time to visit Mid November to End April

Closing time May to September

Safari information Shared and Exclusive Jeep Safari available. Timings: Morning: 6:30 to 9:30 am Evening: 3:30 to 6:30 pm

Booking information Passport copies required for booking safari 30 days in advance. & necessary requirements

Zones Not applicable

Hotels available  Castle Bera  Jawai Leopard Camp

Note : All safari timings mentioned are approximate and may differ as per season and the particular national park. 12

BANDHAVGARH NATIONAL PARK

Location Located in Umaria District of

Distance and driving Connected by surface from Kanha, Panna, and . time Nearest railway station: Umaria (35 kms) Nearest airport: Jabalpur (approx 4 hours' drive) Khajuraho (approx 5 hours' drive)

Area Covered 446 km²

Animals / birds The main araction is Tigers and the other wild aractions include Nilgai, Chausingha, Chital, Chinkara, Wild Boar and sometimes a or Jackal.

Best time to visit October to March (Park is closed on every Wednesday for aernoon safaris)

Closing time 1st July to 15th October

Safari information Exclusive Jeep Safaris available and various jungle activities are available on Wednesday aernoon.

Timings 15 Oct to 15 Feb - 07:00-10:30 am / 2:00-5:30 pm 16 Feb to 31 Mar - 06:00- 09:30 am / 3:00- 6:30 pm 01 Apr to 30 June - 06:00- 09:30 am / 3:30 - 7:00 pm

Booking information Passport copies required for booking safari 120 days in advance. & necessary requirements

Zones Tala Zone Magadhi Zone Khitauli Zone

Hotels available  Mahua Kothi (Luxury Taj Lodge)  Samode Safari Lodge  Kings Lodge  Bandhav Vilas  Tiger Trails Resort  Innity Bandhavgarh Wilderness

Note : All safari timings mentioned are approximate and may differ as per season and the particular national park. 13

KANHA NATIONAL PARK

Location Located in Madhya Pradesh State

Distance and driving Nearest airport is Jabalpur which is about 4 hours' drive from the park. time

Area Covered 940 km²

Animals / birds Tiger and being the most famous, Kanha is home to 22 known species of mammals including leopard, Jungle cat, Jackal, Wolf, Hyena, Porcupine, Spoed deer, Sambhar deer, Blue , , Barking deer, Chinkara, Black buck, etc.

Kanha is famous for colorful birds including Paradise ycatcher, Pita, Hornbill, Oriole, owlets, Brown sh owl, Green bee-eater, Peacock, Quail, pigeons, Doves, drongo, parakeets, vultures, Herons, Night jar and many other species and 117 species of bueries, many insects, reptiles and other ingredients of bio-diversity which makes it one of the hotspot to enjoy the Gods creations.

Best time to visit October to March (Park is closed on every Wednesday for aernoon safaris)

Closing time 1st July to 15th October

Safari information Exclusive Jeep Safaris available and various jungle activities are available on Wednesday aernoon.

Timings 15 Oct to 15 Feb - 07:00-10:30 am / 2:00-5:30 pm 16 Feb to 31 Mar - 06:00- 09:30 am / 3:00- 6:30 pm 01 Apr to 30 June - 06:00- 09:30 am / 3:30 - 7:00 pm

Booking information Passport copies required for booking safari 120 days in advance. & necessary requirements

Zones Kanha Kisli, Sarai Mukki

Hotels available  Banjar Tola (Luxury Taj Lodge),  Kanha Jungle Lodge,  Tuli Tiger Resort  Innity Kanha Wilderness

Note : All safari timings mentioned are approximate and may differ as per season and the particular national park. 14

PANNA NATIONAL PARK

Location Located in Panna and district of Madhya Pradesh State

Distance and driving Nearest airport is Khajuraho which is about an hour drive from the park. time

Area Covered 542.7 km²

Animals / birds Panna is an ideal home to the king of the jungles - the royal tigers ( tigris) along with leopard (Panthera pardus), wild dog (Cuon alpinus), wolf ( lupus), (Hyaena hyaena), (Felus caracal) and other smaller cats, and to variety of ora and fauna including vultures, cheetals, chinkaras, sambhar and sloth bears.

Park is doed with sambar, the largest of Indian , chital and chowsingha. Nilgai and chinkara can also be seen in most open areas in the , especially on the periphery. The number of bird species found in Panna is 200 that include the migratory counts.

Best time to visit October to March (Park is closed on every Wednesday for aernoon safaris)

Closing time 1st July to 15th October

Safari information Exclusive Jeep Safaris available

Timings Winter - 07:00-10:30 am / 2:30-6:00 pm Summer - 06:00- 09:30 am / 3:30 - 7:00 pm

Booking information Passport copies required for booking safari 120 days in advance. & necessary requirements

Zones Madla Hinauta

Hotels available  Pashan Garh (Luxury Taj Lodge)

All nearby hotels in Khajuraho to include :

 Taj Chandela,  Radisson Jass Hotel,  The Lalit Temple View  Clarks Hotel

Note : All safari timings mentioned are approximate and may differ as per season and the particular national park. 15

PENCH NATIONAL PARK

Location Located in Seoni District of Madhya Pradesh State

Distance and driving Nearest airport is which is about 4 hour drive from the park. time

Area Covered 758 km²

Animals / birds is famous for its Tigers and it is also the jungle abode of 39 species of mammals, 13 species of reptiles, 3 species of and over 170 varieties of birds. Major species of fauna include leopards, cheetal, sambar, nilgai, jackals, wild , gaur, sloth bears, langoors, small Indian civets and palm civets. There are also more than 210 species of birds, including a host of migratory species. The most common birds are peafowl, crow pheasant, crimson breasted barbet, red vented bulbul, red jungle fowl, racket tailed drongo, magpie robin and whistling teal.

Best time to visit October to March (Park is closed on every Wednesday for aernoon safaris)

Closing time 1st July to 15th October

Safari information Exclusive Jeep Safaris available and various jungle activities are available on Wednesday aernoon.

Timings Winter - 07:30-10:30 am / 3:00-5:30 pm Summer - 06:30- 09:30 am / 4:00 - 6:30 pm

Booking information Passport copies required for booking safari 120 days in advance. & necessary requirements

Zones Turia Gate Karmajhuri Gate Jamtara Gate

Hotels available  Mahua Vann  Baghvan  Tuli Tiger Corridor  Pench Jungle Camp  Kipling's Court

Note : All safari timings mentioned are approximate and may differ as per season and the particular national park. 16

TADOBA NATIONAL PARK

Location Located in Chandrapur District of State

Distance and driving Nearest airport is Nagpur which is about 4 hour drive from the park. time

Area Covered 625.4 km²

Animals / birds Apart from the Bengal tiger, Tadoba Tiger Reserve is home to other mammals, including Indian leopards, sloth bears, gaur, nilgai, , , , jungle cats, sambar, spoed deer, barking deer, chital, chausingha and honey . Tadoba lake has marsh . Reptiles here included are the endangered Indian python and the common Indian monitor. Terrapins, Indian star tortoise, Indian cobra and Russel's viper also live in Tadoba.

195 species of birds have been recorded on the lake, including three endangered species. 74 species of bueries have been recorded including the pansies, monarch, Mormons and swordtails. The signature spider, giant wood spider and red wood spiders are oen seen during the monsoon and soon aer.

Best time to visit October to March

Closing time 1st July to 15th October

Safari information Shared and Exclusive Jeep Safaris available

Timings Winter - 07:30-10:00 am / 3:00-5:30 pm Summer - 06:30- 09:30 am / 4:00 - 6:30 pm

Booking information Passport copies required for booking safari 120 days in advance. & necessary requirements

Zones Tadoba Kolsa Mohurli

Hotels available  Svasara Jungle Lodge  Tigers Heaven Resort  Tiger Trail Resort

Note : All safari timings mentioned are approximate and may differ as per season and the particular national park. 17

SATPURA NATIONAL PARK

Location Located in Hoshangabad District of Madhya Pradesh State

Distance and driving Nearest airport is which is about 4 hour drive from the park. time

Area Covered 524 km²

Animals / birds Leopard, sambar, chital, Indian , nilgai, four-horned , chinkara, wild boar, bear, black buck, fox, porcupine, ying squirrel, mouse deer, , etc. A variety of birds and found here.

Best time to visit October to March

Closing time June to September

Safari information Shared and Exclusive Jeep Safaris available. Apart from Jeep safari, various jungle activities are also available such as jungle walk, Canoe ride, Elephant safari and night safaris are also available.

Approximate Timings Winter - 07:30-10:00 am / 2:30-6:00 pm Summer - 06:30- 09:30 am / 4:00 - 6:30 pm

Booking information Passport copies required for booking safari 120 days in advance. & necessary requirements

Zones Only one designated Core Zone.

Hotels available  Forsyth Lodge  Reni Pani Jungle Lodge

Note : All safari timings mentioned are approximate and may differ as per season and the particular national park. 18

PERIYAR NATIONAL PARK

Location Located in Periyar (Thekkady), State

Distance and driving Periyar is connected by surface from Kochi, and Madurai (around 4-5 hours drive time from each city)

Area Covered 925 km²

Animals / birds Apart from , the other animals to be seen are Gaur, Wild , Sambar, Barking Deer, Mouse Deer, Dole or Indian Wild Dog. Four species of primates are found at Periyar - the rare -tailed macaque, the Nilgiri Langur, Common Langur And Bonnet Macaque. Periyar also happens to be the habitat of the elusive Nilgiri , which is rarely to be seen.

The birdlife comprises of Darters, Cormorants, Kingshers, the great Malabar Hornbill and racket-tailed Drongoes. The reptilian population boasts Of Monitor Lizards that can be spoed basking in the sun, on the rocks along the lakeshore. Visitors oen see a Python and sometimes even a King Cobra.

Best time to visit October to March

Closing time Open all year round (not recommended during monsoon)

Safari information Following activities are available here: - Spice Plantation visit Jungle Nature Walk (starts early morning) Boat ride raing Border Hiking Periyar Tiger Trail Jungle camps and Bullock card discoveries

Booking information Passport copies required for booking activities. & necessary requirements

Zones Not applicable

Hotels available  Spice Village  Niraamaya Retreats Cardamom Club  Shalimar Spice Garden  Elephant Court  Cardamom County

Note : All safari timings mentioned are approximate and may differ as per season and the particular national park. 19

KUMARAKOM BIRD SANCTURY

Location Located in Koayam District of Kerala State

Distance and driving Kumarakom Periyar is connected by surface from Kochi, Alleppey, Munnar and Periyar time Kochi 2 hour drive approx Alleppey 1.5 hour drive approx Munnar 4-5 hour drive approx Periyar 5 hour drive approx

Area Covered Spread in 14 acres

Animals / birds The main aractions are local birds like the waterfowl, cuckoo, owl, egret, heron and the water duck, as well as the migratory Siberian cranes. Parrots, teal, larks, ycatchers, wood beetle, and other birds are seen here during their respective migratory seasons.

Best time to visit October to March (November to February is the best time to see migratory birds)

Closing time Open all year round

Safari information Bird watching is ideal in the morning

Open all days : 6 am to 5 pm

Booking information Not applicable & necessary requirements

Zones Not applicable

Hotels available  Kumarakom Lake Resort  Coconut  Vivanta by Taj Kumarakom  The Zuri  Aveda Kumarakom  Abad Whispering Palms  Eastend Lakesong Resort  Lemon Tree Vembanad Lake Resort

Note : All safari timings mentioned are approximate and may differ as per season and the particular national park. 20

BANDIPUR NATIONAL PARK

Location Located in Bandipur,

Distance and driving Connected by road from , and time 80 kms from Mysore, 220 kms from Bangalore 70 Kms from Ooty

Area Covered 874.2 km²

Animals / birds Bandipur has a sizable number of Tigers. Other natural inhabitants of this are gaur (a type of bull), sambhar, chital, mouse deer, four-horned antelope, wild dogs, wild boar, jackal, sloth bear, panther, malabar squirrel, porcupines and the black-knapped hare. Birds like jungle fowl and green pigeon are also found here.

Best time to visit Summers are the best time for wildlife sightings. March to May being the , the animals come out of hiding and can be spoed by the watering holes. But for bird-watchers, the winter months are a beer bet from November to January.

Closing time Open year round

Safari information Shared canter safari: Morning : 06:30 am to 09:30 am Aernoon: 03:30 pm to 06:00 pm

Booking information Can be pre-booked with the hotels the clients are staying in. Safari bookings are centrally & necessary handled by Jungle lodges and Resorts and passport copies are required well in advance for requirements safaris.

Zones Buer Zone

Hotels available  Windower  The Serai Bandipur  Bandipur Safari lodge  Jungle Lodge  Dhole Den  Jungle Retreat  Safari Land  Wildwood

Note : All safari timings mentioned are approximate and may differ as per season and the particular national park. 21

NAGARHOLE NATIONAL PARK (Rajiv Gandhi National Park)

Location Located in Kabini

Distance and driving Connected by road from Bangalore, Coorg and Mysore time 90 kms from Mysore, 240 kms from Bangalore 87 Kms from Coorg

Area Covered 642.4 km²

Animals / birds Elephants, Wild dogs, Gaur and Tigers

Best time to visit Between September and May

Closing time Open year round

Safari information Morning Shared canter Safari : 05:30 am - 09:30 am Evening Shared canter Safari : 03:00 pm - 07:00 pm

Morning Shared Boat Safari : 06:30 am - 09:15 am Evening Shared Boat Safari : 09:30 pm - 06:15 pm

Booking information Can be pre-booked with the hotels the clients are staying in. Safari bookings are centrally & necessary handled by Jungle lodges and Resorts and passport copies are required well in advance for requirements safaris.

Zones Buer Zone

Hotels available  Orange County  Waterwoods  The Serai  KAAV  Red Lodge  The Peepal Tree Kabini 

Note : All safari timings mentioned are approximate and may differ as per season and the particular national park. 22

KAZIRANGA NATIONAL PARK

Location Located in

Distance and driving The nearest city is Jorhat from which is at a distance of 90 kms. time

Area Covered 430 km²

Animals / birds Animals: Greater One-horned Rhinoceros and Asian One-horned Rhinoceros.

Birds: Swamp Francolin (swamp partridge) Francolinus Gularis, Blue-Breasted Quail Coturnix Chinensis, Japanese Quail Coturnix japonica

Best time to visit 15th November to 30th April

Closing time 1st May to 15th November

Safari information Elephant Ride 05:00 am (45mniutes of Ride): 06:00 am

Jeep Safari: 07:30-11:00am 02:15- 04:30pm

Booking information Passport copies required for booking safaris. & necessary requirements

Zones Only Core area

Hotels available Lora-The Retreat, Hotel Borgos - both near to central range of the park. Diphlu River Lodge (Luxury) - near to western range of the park.

Note : All safari timings mentioned are approximate and may differ as per season and the particular national park. 23

MANAS NATIONAL PARK

Location Located in Assam

Distance and driving The nearest airport is 176 kms from Guwahati. time

Area Covered 950 km²

Animals / birds Animals: Royal Bengal Tiger, Elephant and Golden Langur.

Birds: Greater Adjutant, Black-tailed Crake, Red-headed Trogo, Swamp Francolin.

Best time to visit 15th November to 30th April

Closing time 1st May to 15th November

Safari information Jeep Safaris are permied from sunrise to sunset.

Jeep Safari: 07:30-11:00am 02:15- 04:30pm

Booking information Passport copies required for booking safaris. & necessary requirements

Zones Only Core area

Hotels available Musa The Jungle Retreat and Bansbari Lodge

Note : All safari timings mentioned are approximate and may differ as per season and the particular national park. 24

SUNDERBANS NATIONAL PARK

Location Located in .

Distance and driving The nearest airport is in Kolkata. Approximately 2 hours driving time from Kolkata. time

Area Covered 1330 km²

Animals / birds The largest home of the Royal Bengal Tiger (Panthera tigris).

Harbors of a good number of Estuarine Crocodile (Crocodilus porosus), ( viverrina), Common oer ( lutra), Water Monitor lizard (Varanus salvator), Gangetic Dolphin (Platinista gangetica), Snubn dolphin (Orcella brevirostris), River Terrapin (Batagur baska), marine turtles like Olive Ridley (Lepidochelys olivacea), (Chelonia mydas), Hawksbill Turtle (Eritmochelys imbricata). 6 species of Shark and Ray. Other mammals to include Wild boars, Spoed deer, Porcupines and Rhesus macaque. Reptiles are, the King cobra, the common cobra, Banded krait, Russells Viper comprise the community of venomous reptiles, while the Python, Chequered Kil-Back, Dhaman, Green Whip Snake and many other species.

Best time to visit September to May

Closing time June to August

Safari information Jeep Safaris are permied from sunrise to sunset.

Jeep Safari: 07:30-11:00am 02:15- 04:30pm

Booking information Passport copies are required for booking boat ride in advance. & necessary requirements

Zones Core Zone area

Hotels available Sunderbans Tiger Camp

Note : All safari timings mentioned are approximate and may differ as per season and the particular national park. 25

GIR NATIONAL PARK

Location Located in Sasan Gir, State.

Distance and driving The nearest airport is Diu and Rajkot. time Diu Sasan Gir: Approximately 2 hour drive Rajkot Sasan Gir: Approximately 4 hour drive

Area Covered 1412 km²

Animals / birds Animals: is inhabited by 523 and more than 300 Leopards. Apart from these two animals the park is a home to two dierent species of Deer. The Sambar is counted largest Indian Deer. The Gir forest is also known for the Chowsingha the world's only four horned antelope. The Jackal, striped Hyena and India Fox are some of the smaller carnivores found in Gir Forest.

Birds: The exotic ora of Gir National Park gives shelter to more than 200 species of birds and moreover the sanctuary has been declared an important bird area by the Indian Bird Conservation Network.

Reptiles: Gir is blessed with more than 40 species of reptiles and amphibians.

Best time to visit 16 October to 15 June

Closing time 15 June to 15 October

Safari information Jeep Safaris are permied inside the park.

Jeep Safari: 09:00 am to 12:00 pm 03:00 pm to 06:00 pm

Booking information Passport copies are required for booking safaris 90 days in advance. & necessary requirements

Zones Core & Buer Zone area

Hotels available The Gateway Gir Forest Resort The Fern Gir Forest Resort

Note : All safari timings mentioned are approximate and may differ as per season and the particular national park. 26

HORTON PLAINS NATIONAL PARK ()

Location Located in the central highlands of Sri Lanka..

Distance and driving Nearest airport BIA Airport Katunayake 5 ½ hours' drive approx. time Nearest Railway station Nanu Oay Railway station 1 hour and 15 minutes driving time approx.

Area Covered 3,160 hectares (12.2 sq mi)

Animals / birds Four, Sri Lanka blue magpie, dull-blue ycatcher, Sri Lanka white-eye, and Sri Lanka wood pigeon, occur only in Horton plains, while other endemic species include Sri Lanka spurfowl, Sri Lanka , yellow-fronted barbet, orange-billed babbler, Sri Lanka bush warbler, and Sri Lanka whistling-thrush.

Best time to visit Anytime throughout the year.

Closing time -

Safari information Transport - A van will be provided for transport only to the spot. The excursion will be on Foot.

Excursion timings - Early morning Trek

Booking information Tickets cannot be taken ahead clients have to stay in line and buy on the day itself. & necessary requirements

Zones -

Boutiques Hotels available  Langdale by Amaya, Nuwara Eliya approx 35 kms (1 hr and 10 mins)  Jetwing Warwick Gardens, Ambewela approx. 18 kms (40 minutes)  Tea Trail's Bungalows, Haon approx. 85 kms (2 ½ hours)

4.5 / 4 star hotels  Heritance Tea Factory, Nuwara Eliya- approx. 42 kms (1 ½ hours)  The Blackpool Hotel, Nuwara Eliya approx. 26 kms (50 minutes)  Jetwing St. Andrew's, Nuwara Eliya approx. 32 kms (1 hour)  Hill Club Hotel, Nuwara Eliya - approx. 30 kms (1 hour)  Araliya Green Hills, Nuwara Eliya - approx. 30 kms (1 hour)  The Grand Hotel, Nuwara Eliya - approx. 30 kms (1 hour)  Avian Breeze, Nuwara Eliya - approx. 30 kms (1 hour)

Note : All safari timings mentioned are approximate and may differ as per season and the particular national park. 27

YALA NATIONAL PARK (SRI LANKA)

Location Located in Southern and Uva Provinces, Sri Lanka.

Distance and driving Nearest airport BIA Airport Katunayake 5 ½ hours' drive approx. time

Area Covered 97,880.7 hectares (377.919 sq mi)

Animals / birds Leopards, Birds, , Sri Lankan sloth bear, , wild water bualo, , , red slender loris, Fishing Cats, Sri Lankan krait, Boulenger's keelback, Sri Lankan ying snake, painted-lip lizard, Wiegmann's agama, Bahir's fan-throated lizard, sea turtles (leatherback turtle, olive ridley, , hawksbill turtle, and green turtle), , , The Indian cobra and Russell's viper and a variety of buery species is found here. The common bluebole, common lime buery, crimson rose, common Jezebel, and common Mormon are the common species.

Best time to visit 01st June 31st August

Closing time 1st September to 15th October (Though the closure is mainly eecting the main 2 blocks Block 1 & 2 all the other blocks will function without any interruptions)

Safari information Shared and exclusive Jeep safaris available.

Timings Morning Drive 6:00 to 10:30 am Evening Drive 2:30 to 6:00 pm

Booking information Tickets cannot be taken ahead clients have to stay in line and buy on the day itself. & necessary requirements

Zones -

Hotels available 5 Star & Boutiques  Nikara Villa, Yala approx 16 kms (25 minutes)  Chena Huts, Yala approx. 6 kms (20 minutes)  Shangri La Resort approx. 60 kms (1 hour and 10 mins)

4.5 / 4 star hotels  Cinnamon Wild, Yala- approx. 5 kms (15 minutes)  Jetwing Yala approx. 6 kms (15 minutes)  Thaulle Resort, Kirinda approx. 20 kms (30 minutes)  The Safari, Tissamaharama - approx. 25 kms (40 minutes)

Note : All safari timings mentioned are approximate and may differ as per season and the particular national park. 28

CHITWAN NATIONAL PARK (NEPAL)

Location Located in the Nepal

Distance and driving Nearest airport: Bharatpur airport (32 kms/ 1 & half hr drive approx). time Connected by surface from Kathmandu 5/6 hour drive approx.

Area Covered 932 km²

Animals / birds Chitwan National Park is home to at least 43 species of mammals. The "King of the Jungle" is the Bengal Tiger and Leopards are most prevalent on the peripheries of the park.

673 species (latest update) of birds are recorded in the Chitwan National Park.

Best time to visit October to February

Closing time As all the Lodges are located outside the Park (Buer Zone). The lodges will open through-out year (Except Tiger Tops Tharu Lodge) .However, Services of Jeep Drive and Canoeing during Monsoon season (July to September) will be not be provided.

Safari information Elephant Safari (Approx 2 hrs) Shared basis Jeep Safari (Approx 3-4 hrs) Shared basis Canoeing (Approx 45 mins) Shared basis

Booking information Do not require Passport Copies in advance to book the Safaris. & necessary requirements

Zones Chitwan is located in Narayani Zone. Four gates of the park :-  Meghauli  Jagatpur  Nawalparashi  Sauraha

Hotels available Hotels available near Meghauli (Deluxe Category)  Barahi Jungle Lodge  Taj Meghauli Sarai Hotels available near Jagatpur (Superior Resorts)  Kasara Resort Deluxe (Entry Level)  Jungle Villa Resort  Tiger Land Safari Resort  Narayani Safari Resort Hotels available near Nawalparashi  Tiger Tops Tharu Lodge (Superior)  Machan Country Villa (Standard) Hotels Available near Sauraha (Standard)  Green Park Resort  Land Mark Forest Resort  Green Mansion Resort  Safari Adventure Lodge

Note : All safari timings mentioned are approximate and may differ as per season and the particular national park. Tower B, Delta Square, M.G Road, Sector 25, Gurgaon -122001, India. Tel : +91 124 456 3000 Fax : +91 124 456 3100 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.sita.in