India has long been regarded
by outsiders as a land of snake-charmers, elephants and tigers. Though the
country has taken some colossal steps towards the path of progress, its roots
are still adhered to eastern traditions and it still smells of wildlife. Away
from the urban cities when you straddle on luxury
India wildlife tours, you can amble through a path which is both dangerous
and tempting. These insidious wildlife sanctuaries are spread throughout the
nation and some of them are recognized all over the world for their healthy
tiger population.
If you happen to be in
Rajasthan (one of the most scintillating of all Indian destinations), you may
just be a few miles away from Ranthambore National Park, the place whose most
celebrated denizens are the great Indian tigers. The tigers of Ranthambore have
been adequately documented and chronicled in many a books, clips and films. But
while you may still be called lucky if you sight a tiger during your maiden
outing, the sanctuary is also the humble abode of myriad number of birds,
reptiles and other animals. In addition, it boasts of exemplary floral life.
Jim Corbett National Park
and Bandhavgarh Park are other sanctuaries which are extremely renowned for
being the natural habitats of the tigers. Their location is more towards the
central part of the country and one may have to battle a bit of heat to explore
these regions. But you will know no fear and no weariness when the thrill of
the utmost kind takes possession of you.
In the Far East in the state
of Assam, you can get a wonderful opportunity to photograph the one-horned
rhinoceros. Luxury
India wildlife tours also include this well-known and heavily-trodden
forest called Kaziranga whose main pride is the titanic-looking thick-skinned
rhino. Apart from its pack of wildlife, what is special about this park is its
close proximity which the River Brahmaputra. Here, one can feel completely
intimate with nature and more often than not the waters of the river transgress
the boundaries of the forest. Hence, the sanctuary is not accessible to general
tourists during the monsoon season. But between December-March, you can have an
excellent time probing into the lives of birds and beats under delicious warm
sunshine.
Apart from inspecting the
country’s wildlife, luxury
vacations in India also let you to check out holy destinations like
Varanasi and some monumental ones like Delhi, Jaipur and Agra. Drenched in
history and monitored by the imposing landmarks, these cities boast of must-see
attractions like the Taj Mahal, the Qutub Minar, the Jantar Mantar, the Hawa
Mahal, the Agra Fort, the Humayun’s Tomb and the Amber Fort amongst others.
The southern part of the country is also a
fascinating gateway to history, romance, wildlife and luxury. Kerala, one of
the hottest Indian destinations, has those enchanting backwaters one cannot
stop raving about. Bangalore is an urban city with some history and nature
sprinkled over, while Khajuraho is that tabooed doorway to erotica carved in
stone.
Besides, luxury vacations in India are memorable
for their exotic hotel stays and comfortable road trips.