There are a lot of great bird watching destinations throughout the world. However, one of the best bird watching destinations is India.
Why India Is One Of The Best Bird Watching Destinations
In the world today there are 8,650 migratory and originating species of birds. As many as 1,200 of these birds make their home in India with 141 of them living there naturally. This huge number of birds is surely enough to satisfy you, and make this one of the best bird watching destinations, this is without even mentioning the amount of rare birds that can be seen here.
There are not any other bird watching destinations that take eco-tourism seriously. India actually provides numerous secluded, protected wildlife sanctuaries that are perfect for bird watching. Combine this with the great variety of stunning scenery and other wildlife that can be seen and you will find that this is one of the top bird watching destinations in the world today. This is because India is a very diverse country when it comes to its geography. You will find everything from the mighty Himalayas that border Tibet in the north, to lush plains, deserts, jungles and thousands of miles of beaches. Of course, this diversity of landscape is reflected in India's wildlife.
What You Will See While Bird Watching In India
If you take a bird watching trip to India, you will surely see lots of birds, but you can also see elephants, tigers, lions and rhinos. All of this can be immensely enjoyed while being surrounded by thousands of years of cultural history. This is why India is one of the best bird watching destinations in the world today. While you can get a lot of enjoyment from bird watching alone, if you want to be just a little more adventurous you will get to enjoy a great variety of wildlife and stunning scenery as well.
You will also find that there are a lot of wonderful bird watching trips taking place in India's national parks. For instance, in the Keoladeo Ghana National Park (Bharatpur), which is a world heritage spot, you will see more than 350 species of birds in the shallow lakes, flooded forests and barren earth. This is why this park is considered to be one of the finest bird sanctuaries in the world. However, Corbett National Park also has a rich collection of birds. While this national park is known as India’s first tiger reserve, it is also a bird watchers paradise where you can go bird watching in open-air jeeps or on elephants. In this superb setting you will get to see 580 different species of birds.
In the Northern part of India, along the southern fringes of the Kabini River is the Bandipur national park. If you happen to be visiting India during its dry season, between the months of February and June you will see that this park's lakes and rivers attract a large number of animals. As such, this really is an ideal spot for bird watching, while also watching the other diverse and exciting array of wildlife that gather together here.
When you venture down to southern India you will find a lot of very famous wildlife parks as well as some great bird watching destinations. For instance, in Nagarole national park you will not only find a large elephant and bison population but you will also find approximately 250 different species of birds. So, it is no wonder that this park is counted amongst India’s best wildlife parks.
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