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The document discusses several wildlife sanctuaries and bird sanctuaries located across India, including Gobindsagar Wildlife Sanctuary in Himachal Pradesh, Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary in India, Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary in Karnataka, Jambughoda Wildlife Sanctuary in Gujarat, Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary in Rajasthan, Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary in Goa, and Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary in Kerala. These sanctuaries are home to a variety of wildlife such as barking deer, cheetal, sambar, tigers, leopards, elephants, black panthers, bison, and many rare and migratory bird species including flycatchers,

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Jim Corbett National Park Kaziranga National Park

The document discusses several wildlife sanctuaries and bird sanctuaries located across India, including Gobindsagar Wildlife Sanctuary in Himachal Pradesh, Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary in India, Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary in Karnataka, Jambughoda Wildlife Sanctuary in Gujarat, Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary in Rajasthan, Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary in Goa, and Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary in Kerala. These sanctuaries are home to a variety of wildlife such as barking deer, cheetal, sambar, tigers, leopards, elephants, black panthers, bison, and many rare and migratory bird species including flycatchers,

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Jim Corbett National Park Kaziranga National Park

Kanha National Park

Gobindsagar Wildlife Sanctuary


With the Bhakra Dam as its landmark, the Gobindsagar Wildlife
Sanctuary has adventurous air about it. Situated near Bilaspur in the
scenic state of Himachal Pradesh, the sanctuary is famed for varied
species of fish. Well, that is not the only attraction here in
Gobindsagar, as the sanctuary is also the home to wildlife species like
barking deer, cheetal and sambar making it quite an exciting place to
be at.

Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary

With dry thorn forests dominating the area, Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary is one of
its kinds wildlife reserve in India. Home to 34 species of Mammals including
many Panthers and Spotted deer, 50 to 60 Indian Elephants, Tigers, Gaur,
Sambar Deer, Bonnet Macaque, Common langur, Hanuman monkey, threatened
Nilgiri Tahr, vulnerable Rusty-spotted Cats and about 240 of the only vulnerable
Grizzled Giant Squirrels

Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary


Situated on the banks of River Kali amidst thick forests and lofty hills
of Uttara Kannada District, this wildlife sanctuary is truly a delight to
be at. The wildlife safari in the lush forests is an exhilarating
experience for visitors here. The sanctuary offers you rare glimpse
animals like Black Panther, Bison, Sambhar, Malabar Giant Squirrel,
Elephant, Tiger, Leopard, flying squirrel and mouse deer. Dandeli is a
great place for bird watchers as well and adding to your excitement is
the large display of crocodiles, which are found here in large
population.
Jambughoda Wildlife Sanctuary:
Once part of the princely state of Jambughoda, the wildlife sanctuary is now a
full-fledged reserve of abundant flora and fauna. Situated in Panchmahal district
of Central Gujarat, Jambughoda sanctuary covers an area of about 130 sq km (a
part of which falls in Vadodra district as well). Apart from leopards, Jambughoda
Wildlife Sanctuary has a fair population of hyenas, jackals, crocodiles, cobra,
python, the tailor bird, the golden oriole, teals and ducks. Talking about
landscape, there are two regions, one is Targol and the other Kada, which are
worth noticing here. The undulating green hills and the dense forest makes Kada
look absolutely stunning. Also, Kada is an ideal place to stay and camp; a large
number of cottages have been constructed near the reservoir by the Forest
Department. The best time to visit Jambughoda Wildlife Sanctuary is between
July and February.

Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, Rajasthan

The famous
Bharatpur Bird
Sanctuary also
known as
Keoladeo
Ghana Nationa
l Park is
situated in Rajasthan. Bharatpur bird sanctuary
is one of the best bird sanctuaries in India and
one of the finest bird parks in the world. Apart from the Great Thar Desert, Big forts and
beautiful lakes, Birds of bharatpur sanctuary are one of the major tourist attractions
in Rajasthan. Thousands of rare and highly endangered birds come here during the winter
season. The bharatpur bird sanctuary is paradise for the bird lover’s to watch some of the most
exotic birds in the world

Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary, Goa

The Salim Ali bird sanctuary is home to many varieties of local and migratory birds,
situated in chorao Island along the river Mandovi in Goa. Salim Ali Bird sanctuary is one
of the best known bird sanctuaries and very famous bird sanctuary in India. It is one of
the smallest bird sanctuaries where flying Sparrows, Beautiful peafowl, Parrots,
pelican, Indian giant squirral and other rare species of fauna can be spotted. Beyond
the Beaches of Goa, Salim Ali bird sanctuary is one of the major touristattractions in
Goa.

Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, Kerala

Kumarakom bird sanctuary also known as Vembanad bird sanctuary is situated at


in land of attraction Kerala, near to the famous Vembanad lake. It offers a home to a
large number of migratory birds like Flycatcher, Teal, Siberian Stork, Crane, Parrots and
Wood Beetle. by riding a houseboat will be the best way for birdwatching in Kerala. It is
a favorite spot for migratory birds and paradise for the bird lovers. Another bird
sanctuaries in Kerala are Mangalavanam and Thattekkad bird sanctuary, situated on
the banks of the Periyar river and famous for some of the rarest species of birds and
other unique fauna.

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