Wildlife

Wildlife of Uttarakhand has always been a source of delectation for the intellectual eco-tourists as well as for the fun craving holidaymakers. The innumerable number of wildlife sanctuaries and national parks are indeed a treat for the thirsty eyes as well as the soul. There is an entire caboodle of wild creatures that thrives in Uttarakhand.

If your heart starves to witness exotic avian creatures or you want to view the gorgeous tigers stomping around in the luscious green forests with pride and honor, the wildlife sanctuaries of Uttarakhand will certainly not disappoint you. You also have the option to go on safaris and bird watching trips to observe the wild beasts from a close proximity.

The wildlife in Uttarakhand offers tremendous diversity to satiate your quest to see the most thrilling and rare wild beast engaged in folly amidst their natural habitat. The most prominent species that wander about the ample grasslands of the wildlife sanctuaries of Uttarakhand are :-

Tigers
Deer
Wild Boar
Leopards
Jungle Cat
Fishing Categories
Sloth Bear
Black Bear
Wild Dog
Himalayan Palm Civet
Indian Grey Mouse
Common Otter
Blacknaped Hare
Porcupine
Elephants
Gharials
Monitor Lizard
Python
Civet
King Cobra
Goat Antelopes or 'Ghorals'
Langur
Rhesus Monkey

Birds that serve to be the eye-candy of eager ornithologists include :-

Pea Fowl
Jungle Fowl
Hornbill
Woodpecker
Thrushes
Kingfishers
Parakeets
Warbler
Barbet
Finch
Indian roller
Oriola

The wildlife sanctuaries and the national parks are so dazzlingly beautiful that it beckons you to explore it and rejuvenate your soul and mind. They are indeed a welcome relief in every sense from the hustle bustle of the city life where you just cannot afford to get in touch with your true self.

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