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Things to do in India, India: The Best Nature & Wildlife Areas
India, officially the Republic of India (IAST: Bhārat Gaṇarājya), is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by area, the second-most populous country (with over 1.2 billion people), and the most populous democracy in the world. It is bounded by the Indian Ocean on the south, the Arabian Sea on the southwest, and the Bay of Bengal on the southeast. It shares land borders with Pakistan to the west; China, Nepal, and Bhutan to the northeast; and Myanmar and Bangladesh to the east. In the Indian Ocean, India is in the vicinity of Sri Lanka and the Maldives. India's Andaman and Nicobar Islands share a maritime border with Thailand and Indonesia.
Restaurants in India
1. Elephant Joy
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 341 reviews
Elephant Joy in Jaipur, India is a fantastic way for you to get hands on experience and make a real difference to the lives of our elephants. Experience the most exciting, innovative, working elephant village in India, dedicated to conserving elephants. You can learn about their basic habits of food, life and traditional decoration. People from Elephant Joy are engaged with elephant by birth not by profession. Our family has been riding and taking care of elephants since 6 generations but nowadays we have very different world where everyone has busy life. So we have created these activities for people who want to be a Mahout (Rider) of a beautiful and gentle animal. You will be enjoying with the biggest but the most gentle animal in the world. By learning to take care of them, feeding, watering and bathing you will have a chance to create your own bond with them. Their individuality will teach you about how important it is to contribute to their survival.
Reviewed By Johntraveller00 - London, United Kingdom
Elephant joy was amazing! The service from the moment very nice people immediately came to help and explain all about the elephants which have been kept very well and all round and amazing experience thank you to Jamil and the team Jamil and the staff take care of the animals with love and they make you feel that same love. Really outstanding especially for kids. practical advice. if necessary they pick you up from hotel in Jaipur (included in this price). Overall you should definitely come here while in Jaipur! Avoid the elephants at the Amer Fort and do this instead. Total i loved my time in Jaipur at elephant joy and looking forward to be back. Highly recommended everyone to elephant joy!!!!
2. Kerala Backwaters
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4.5 based on 3,856 reviews
Reviewed By Manu6jeeva
Hi All, GoGeoKerala tourism provides one of the best experiences when it comes to Kerala Trips. We had planned for a 5 day trip and the Tour Executive (Sajith) was very helpful from the beginning to the end. The driver (Sijo) provided was very cooperative and guided us through out the trip. The Hotels and house boats provided was of top class. If any of you are planning for a Kerala trip you can go ahead and book it via GoGeo. It was a splendid time in Kerala. A must try Tour.
3. Netarhat (Queen of Chotanagpur)
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4.5 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By kaushik_datta_in - Kolkata (Calcutta), India
Quite a few places have come up for staying in Netarhat. from privately run Home stay, guest house to Gov run Prabhat Viharwhich is addina deluxe section. Stayed at the oldest place Dak Banglow, Very relaxing stay with homely type food, lots of open space to laze under the sun. The Hill town has got a makeover for tourism and looks at par with some of the best hill towns. Apart from the mentioned tourist spots, a walk in the town is very satisfying. The school is worth mentioning, with numerous play fields may be more than 10. Try fresh milk from the diary and desi chicken. BSNL and Jio connects only.for mobile call and net. Enjoy the sound of silence, it is worth visit.
4. Raptors Inn
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4.5 based on 68 reviews
Reviewed By rajivkalmadi - Chennai (Madras), India
Raptor’s inn is a simple unassuming home stay located close to the sanctuary. Atul is a very committed bird guide who puts in tonnes of effort. Has a never give up attitude. A good judge of bird behaviour and how to position the gypsy to get good shots. Suggest that you be clear regarding your requirements and he does his best to take care of it all. The food at the inn is spectacular simple home food. We sure hogged away like there was no tomorrow. All in all a great experience. Nothing to fault. This is a simple homestay but comfortable, clean and high on the satisfaction quotient. Highly recommend.
5. Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 589 reviews
Ranganathittu is a bird sanctuary that can be visited throughout the year by bird lovers. Easily accessible from Bangalore, enroute to Mysore, visiting this place is a great option for both children and adults. Visit early in the morning and hire a boat. November heralds in the winter migrants who stay put until March, adding to the already numerous varieties of birds you can see here.
Reviewed By jannetnorthop - Bengaluru, India
A well preserved bird sanctuary that one can escape into, from the bursting cities and pollution. A soothing boat ride on the calm waters and the view of various species of birds flying, nesting, bathing, catching prey or just lazily perched on a branch or a twig is mesmerizing. Crocodiles, bats and tiny animals add charm to this nature's beauty. It is like winning a lottery for wildlife and nature photography lovers. The boats sail pretty close to most of the islands although, stepping on those islands is strictly prohibited. There are a few pathways and benches amid the green on the mainland, to either take a stroll or sit back and enjoy the chirping of birds and other pleasant sounds of nature. There are a few watch towers to enjoy the view if one is not hydrophobic. There is a souvenir shop, a small bird museum , a few food carts and clean washrooms. Entry fee for Indians - Adult: Rs.50/- Child: Rs.25/- Entry fee for Foreigners - Adult: Rs.300/- Boating Charges - Indians: Adult: Rs.50/- Child: Rs.25/- Foreigners: Adult: Rs.300/- Parking Fees - Bus: Rs.125/- LCV: Rs.75/- Car: Rs.30/- Motor Cycle: Rs.15/- Bicycle: Rs.5/- Camera charges applicable as per lens power.
6. Mawphlang Sacred Forest
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 305 reviews
Reviewed By ComfortYatri - Ahmedabad, India
This is a must visit tourist attraction in Meghalaya. Journey is bit long but not strenuous. When we reached there, in our front was a vast stretch of open land and on its one end was vast tall green canvas as if someone has drawn it to the scale in straight line. It was sacred forest. Our special guide for the place had to lead us to its entrance which otherwise is most likely to be missed. And inside that lay a unique very vast jungle. Tall tress, road wet all along, chirping of birds all through, orange size lemon trees, different species of mushrooms, spectacular variety of trees, no ray of sun, pin drop silence, big hanging branches of trees, places where local heads occasionally visit to pray and make offerings to jungle God. We were warned not to take out even the smallest of leaf from said jungle. Legend has it that whosoever dared break said rule, soon was condemned to some unknown illness and ultimately paid with his/her life. So we did enjoy lemon juice of freshly plucked lemons inside jungle but the party had to be over then and there. one has to be there to believe and enjoy what really said Sacred Forest has to offer. After visiting said place, we met with visitors at Kaziranga who were part of tour group arranged by one reputed tour operator. We asked whether the said place was on their itinerary and... you guessed right. IT WAS NOT. After returning home, we checked with some other colleagues and friends who have recently visited Meghalaya about their experience of this awesome place. To our surprise they did not know about this place and one of them was one who is an avid traveller and explorer of the places. So my suggestion to the readers is - do include Mawphlang sacred forest in your itinerary when you visit Meghalaya. Good luck.
7. Tinchuley Village
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 165 reviews
Reviewed By Meharbansingh00 - Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy
Italiano : Che vista meravigliosa . Questo posto si trova sul strada da gangtok a darjeeling. Questo posto ti offer dalla attezza vedere fiume che passa mezzo le montagne. Stati le per mezzo ora solo guarda la bellessa di natura. Ci sono anche bancarella per mangiare e bere. English:-What a Amazing View Point. This place is located on the road from gangtok to darjeeling. This place offers you from the height to see a river that passes through the mountains. Stay there for half an hour just look at the beautiful nature. There are also food and drink stalls.
8. Parambikulam Tiger Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 217 reviews
Parambikulam Tiger Reserve is situated at a distance of 89 kilometers from Palakkad and 44 km from Pollachi, adjacent to Anamalai Tiger Reserve in Tamil Nadu. Although Parambikulam belongs to the state of Kerala, it is accessible only via Pollachi in Tamilnadu. The Western Ghats mountain range along with Anamalai Hills and Parambikulam is currently under consideration for se
Reviewed By fabkerala - Kerala, India
TIGER Reserve forest / Bird watching / wild trekking / Jungle Safari / Jungle camps / Tent camping Parambikulam Tiger Reserve is a well protected ecological portion in the Nelliampathy - Anamalai landscape. the sanctuary is endowed with a peninsular flora and fauna , minimal human interference in the area, The thick, opulent habitat of the sanctuary with ample water supplys make it an abode for wildlife and there by for tourist who can have treasured memories of animal sightings and that of being in the lap of mother nature. Facilities to stay on Tree Houses, Natural Camp , Campfire etc..
9. Achanakmar Wildlife Sanctuary
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 53 reviews
Reviewed By 720kalpana - Bilaspur, India
Visited the jungle on the 18th of this all of a sudden. Could book a gypsy as they have increased in number. The jungle after the rains was just fabulous. Spotted almost all the animals and the highlight was a leopard crossing the road almost at the fag of the safari. Marvelous sighting to end with.
10. Vagamon
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4.5 based on 298 reviews
Reviewed By 910vipin - Kochi (Cochin), India
This place is located in Iduki district and the boarder of kottayam. Still untouched by commercialisation, the sleepy town is surrounded by valleys, green meadows, pine forests, mists, fogs, tea estates, waterfalls and overall greenery. The landscape is mostly hilly bald with green meadows. Vagamon is also home to a variety of flowers and orchids. Three hills - Thangal, Murugan and kurisumala.I have visited vagamon in the last year may with my four friends.
