Priyanka Roshan | Sept 25, 2024
As the weather cools down after the monsoon, several of India’s top national parks reopen in October, offering spectacular wildlife viewing opportunities. Here’s a detailed look at the best parks reopening for adventure:
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Pench National Park, Madhya Pradesh
Reopening on October 1, Pench National Park offers lush teak forests filled with tigers, leopards, wolves, and diverse bird species. Its serene landscape and excellent wildlife viewing make it a perfect escape for nature enthusiasts.
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Kaziranga National Park, Assam
Opening on October 1, Kaziranga is famous for its one-horned rhinoceros, elephants, wild buffaloes, and over 500 bird species, making it a haven for wildlife lovers and photographers.
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Ranthambore National Park, Rajasthan
Reopening on October 1, Ranthambore offers a unique blend of wildlife and ancient forts, with lush jungles, tigers, and the iconic Ranthambore Fort enhancing the safari experience.
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Sariska Tiger Reserve, Rajasthan
Open year-round, Sariska’s prime season starts on October 1. Nestled in rugged hills with ancient temples and palaces, it offers a blend of nature and history, with tigers and leopards often spotted near water bodies.
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Jim Corbett National Park, uttarakhand
Jhirna, Dhela, and Garjia zones are open year-round, while the popular Bijrani zone reopens in mid-October, followed by other zones in mid-November. Jim Corbett’s dense forests and grasslands offer excellent opportunities to spot tigers.
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Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve, Maharashtra
Tadoba reopens on October 15, providing great opportunities to spot tigers in its bamboo and teak forests. The park is closed every Tuesday, making it a must-visit for tiger enthusiasts with its serene lakes and rich wildlife.
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Bandhavgarh National Park, madhya pradesh
Opening October 15, Bandhavgarh features dense sal forests and expansive grasslands, boasting one of India’s highest tiger densities. Its open meadows offer excellent wildlife spotting, making it a favorite among tourists.
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Kanha National Park, madhya pradesh
Reopening on October 15, Kanha is a wildlife haven with stunning meadows and deep forests, offering sightings of tigers, leopards, sloth bears, and the rare barasingha (swamp deer), ensuring a memorable experience for visitors.
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Panna National Park, madhya pradesh
Panna reopens on October 16, offering nature lovers an intimate safari experience with fewer crowds. Visitors can spot elusive tigers and enjoy stunning waterfalls, including Pandav Falls, and diverse birdlife.
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Blackbuck National Park, gujarat
Reopening on October 15 each year, the park features a unique grassland ecosystem and is renowned for its blackbuck population. Visitors can also spot various wildlife, including antelope and birds, making it a perfect destination for nature lovers.
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