With an incredible 92,037 species of wildlife, India is internationally renowned as one of the greatest places to discover the natural world. In fact, it’s estimated that about two times that number of species still remain to be discovered in India alone! So, if you’re looking to peep at some breath-taking fauna and flora, India might just be the place for you… keep reading for our guide to some of the best destinations in India to experience wildlife.

Attend a naturalist talk

While getting out and taking a look at the world around you might be a surefire way to discover what’s out there, it won’t mean much if you don’t know what you’re looking at! Booking a naturalist talk or a talk on wildlife will help you learn about India’s special connection to its wildlife. Better still, a talk at one of India’s incredible national parks means you can then go and discover a variety of mammals and birds… be it tigers, leopards, sambar deers or nilgais (the largest of India’s antelopes).

Book a tour

From Mumbai to Dholphur, sometimes the sheer number of great things to do in India can mean you might end up missing some of the best bits! Booking an India tour will ensure you can see everything you need to see and visit, especially the all-important wildlife aspects. If you’re on the hunt for leopards, choose a tour that covers the rocky Jawai area. And for a glimpse of the terrific Asiatic lion, don’t miss Gir National Park - the last refuge in the wild for these once widely distributed species.

Go birdwatching in India’s national parks

As well as those that like to walk along the ground, don’t miss your chance to see all the amazing species that like to instead fly high in the sky. The Keoladeo National Park is the place to go for bird watchers and has even been recognised by UNESCO itself for its bird-watching opportunities. It’s the ideal spot to catch some 364 species of birds, including the rare Siberian crane…

Head to the rivers

Last but not least, those that like to go swimming. Get up close and personal with India’s water wildlife by heading to its rivers. Chambal River is especially great for catching crocodiles, river dolphins, turtles, migratory birds and the critically endangered gharial - a type of Asian crocodilian distinguished by its long, thin snout. In fact, nearly 80 per cent of the gharial global population is found in this region alone…

If you fancy yourself a wildlife buff but aren’t sure where to glimpse the best of the natural world, look no further than India. You never know, you might even get to see some of the many creatures yet to be discovered…

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