It is not only the Asiatic Lion that brings
travellers in hordes to the western India. Though the sight of exotic tigers
and twittering of birds are the chief source of joy for a wildlife lover,
you have a number of other colourful animal and bird species just awaiting
you here. The wildlife sanctuaries and national parks of the western India
are no less naturally abundant and support a huge variety of animal and bird
life. Besides, the breathtaking Asiatic Lion, you have other famous species
like blackbuck, Indian wild ass, Ridley trutles, eels, wolves and desert
cats. Not just this, there is much more for you to see, photograph and
remember.
The Gir National Park, located in the state of Gujarat, is known to shelter
a total of 300 Asiatic lions and 200 leopards. Besides watching these mighty
predators, you can also come closer to the tribal communities that call the
park terrain their home. The Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary of Goa has
to boast a good number of animals as well as birds. Those who wish to sight
rare species like gaur and sambhar can head straight to the Bondla Wildlife
Sanctuary, located in Goa at an altitude of 3,000 ft above sea level. So,
are you ready for a wildlife safari into the jungles of western India.