Jungle adventures
- POSTED ON: 3 May, 2022
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- POSTED BY: Madhuvanti S. Krishnan
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In the last two years, the pandemic put paid to several holiday plans. Now, it’s time to catch up on all that you’ve missed. Here are some places that will land you in the lap of Nature and give you a chance to interact with members of the animal kingdom.
Jim Corbett National Park, Uttarakhand
Established in 1936, India’s first national park is located in the foothills of the Himalayas and named after the legendary shikari-turned-naturalist and conservationist. Don’t miss the jeep safari into the dense forest, to see the wild animals in their natural habitat. You may even spot a majestic tiger prowling around, if Lady Luck is on your side.
Kanha National Park, Madhya Pradesh
From luxurious meadows, dense forests, and crystal clear streams, Kanha National Park is a nature lover’s haven. It is an ideal home to a range of animals. So, don’t be surprised if you spot deer, tigers, elephants, or even hyenas, among others.
Sariska National Park, Rajasthan
One of the country’s most visited national parks, it is located in Alwar, Rajasthan. Apart from the tiger reserve and the safari, the sanctuary also houses the ruins of ancient temples of Garh-Rajor that date back to the 11th century. Climb to the hilltop at Kankwari on which rests a 17th century fort. The park is also home to numerous other creatures including the sambar, nilgai, chital, Chausingha, wild dog, jungle cat, hyena, jackal, leopard, to name a few.
Mudumalai Nature Park and Wildlife Sanctuary
Also declared a tiger reserve, this wildlife sanctuary lies in the Nilgiri Hills, about 150 kilometres north-west of Coimbatore. One of the country’s most vital ecosystems, it is home to over 500 species of animals, birds, insects and reptiles including the Indian elephant, gaur, Bengal tiger, Indian leopard, the critically endangered Indian white-rumped vulture and long-billed vulture. You could also go trekking in the Mudumalai forests, or go birdwatching. Quite literally, the sky is the limit.
Elephant Nature Park, Thailand
Northern Thailand’s Mae Taeng District is renowned for elephant whisperer Sangduen Lek Chailert, who founded the Elephant Nature Park around two decades ago. Lek, along with Adam Flinn who ran Green Tours, founded the park as a rescue centre for the district’s elephants. Get set for a whale of a time as you feed them, help give them a mud bath, and also learn about the past of each elephant!
Sloth Sanctuary of Costa Rica
Founded in 1992, it is dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, research, of injured, abandoned, and orphaned sloths. While tours are offered to the public, and tourists can see sloths up-close in their natural habitat, they aren’t allowed to touch them.
Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, Australia
Is your heart set on playing with cuddly cuteness? Well, a trip to this 44-acre sanctuary just might be the right place. Founded in 1927, it is the oldest and largest koala sanctuary in the world, and began with two koalas called Jack and Jill. It became internationally acclaimed during WWII, and is one of the few places that allows visitors to hold these adorable marsupials.You can also spot Tasmanian devils, wombats, kangaroos, echidnas, and reptile species.