Top 5 best places for wildlife watching in India

From majestic tigers to elusive leopards, India's national parks and wildlife sanctuaries offer tourists the opportunity to see the country's diverse wildlife up close.

Here are the best places to watch wildlife in India, which are worth visiting for both nature lovers and enthusiasts, according to News Bytes.

Jim Corbett National Park

Jim Corbett National Park, located in Uttarakhand, is the oldest national park in India and a popular destination for wildlife enthusiasts.

The park is home to the majestic Bengal tiger, as well as elephants, leopards, and various types of deer.

Visitors can book a safari drive or elephant ride in advance to explore the park and observe the wildlife. The best time to visit is from November to February.

Bandhavgarh National Park

See majestic tigers up close at Bandhavgarh National Park in Madhya Pradesh, home to the largest number of tigers in India.

The park also has a wide variety of other wildlife, including leopards, deer, and birds.

Visitors can take a jeep safari to see these majestic creatures in their natural habitat.

Another attraction here is the Bandhavgarh Fort, built in the 3rd century.

Kaziranga National Park

See endangered one-horned rhinos at Assam's Kaziranga National Park, home to the largest population of one-horned rhinos in the world.

Visitors can take an elephant safari to see these unique creatures in the park for an experience of a lifetime.

This UNESCO World Heritage Site is also home to many other wildlife, including tigers, elephants, swamp deer, and numerous birds.

Periyar National Park

Periyar National Park, located in the state of Kerala, is one of the best wildlife parks in the country as it boasts a diverse population of animals including elephants, tigers, leopards, and various bird species.

Visitors can explore the park on a boat safari, immersing themselves in the stunning scenery of Lake Periyar and the surrounding forests.

The park is also a popular destination for hiking, camping and bamboo rafting.

Sundarbans National Park

Discover the unique wildlife of the mangrove forests at Sundarbans National Park in West Bengal.

It is the world's largest mangrove forest and home to the Royal Bengal Tiger. During a boat safari, visitors can explore the rich ecosystem and see animals such as spotted deer, crocodiles, and various bird species.

This reverse biosphere was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1987.

As TravelWise reported, India is currently experiencing a real tourist boom.