A trip to India is never complete without witnessing the rich wildlife of the northern India. The variety of animal species is huge and at the same time the animals are rare and exotic, including some interesting endemic species as well. Mountain terrain, sal forests, teak forests, marshes, grasslands and scrublands make the jungle topography as varied as the animal species itself. The Himalayan foothills, the Terai region, the plateau of Chhota Nagpur and even the Thar Desert are known to be home to a number of species of animals, birds and reptiles. So, whether you are looking for an elephant safari, a jeep safari, a bird watching tour or a nature or jungle walk, the northern India has the potential to fulfill your thirst for the wild.

The Corbett National Park in the state of Uttaranchal is known for its dense population of tigers, leopards and crocodiles. The park shelters 50 species of mammals, 580 species of birds and 25 species of reptiles. The Ranthambore National Park (near Sawai Madhopur) in Rajasthan invites travellers for its friendly tigers whereas the Keoladeo Ghana National Park is frequented for its more than 300 exotic species of birds including both domestic and migratory. Kanha National Park and Bandhavgarh National Park in the state of Madhya Pradesh are also a favourite of wildlife lovers.