World Wildlife Day: Top 5 wildlife sanctuaries in India you must visit in your lifetime

From mountains to beaches to deserts to jungles, India has nothing it can’t offer. This World Wildlife Day, set out to explore some of the most mesmerising natural wildlife habitats in various parts of the country.

Gir, Gujarat

Gir National Park is Asia's sole natural refuge for the magnificent Asian Lions. Apart from Africa, Gir is the only area where you can see lions wandering freely. You can enjoy the best jungle trail here in the whole country.

Ranthambore, Rajasthan

Ranthambore National Park is one of the biggest and the most renowned national parks for tigers in Northern India. It is located in the Sawai Madhopur district of southeastern Rajasthan and is about 130 km away from Jaipur. Besides tigers, witness various flora and fauna at this beautiful wildlife sanctuary.

Kaziranga, Assam

Located near the banks of the mighty Brahmaputra, this park is inhabited by the world's largest population of one-horned rhinoceroses, as well as other mammals, like elephants and beautiful birds. UNESCO World Heritage, Kaziranga’s contribution in saving the Indian one-horned rhinos from being extinct is considered as a spectacular conservation achievement.

Sundarbans, West Bengal

The Sunderbans Delta is the largest river delta in the world. It is also India's largest mangrove forest in the world and home to the majestic Royal Bengal tigers. The Great Sundarbans is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the region is densely covered by mangroves and is a Biosphere Reserve Park of India.

Hemis National Park, Ladakh

Hemis National Park is a high-elevation national park globally famous for its snow leopards. It is believed to have the highest density of them in any protected area in the world.

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