Nature

National Parks in India- There is total 106 national parks in India where endangered and exotic species of flora and fauna are kept safe. Fauna such as Royal Bengal tigers, Asiatic Lions, Cheetahs, leopards, Great Single-Horned Rhinoceros, and Elephants along with over 500 avian species can be found the national parks in India. Some of the most famous national parks that must-be visited are:

• Jim Corbet National Park
• Kaziranag National Park, Assam
• Hemis National Park, Ladakh
• Sanjay Gandhi national Park,
• Eravikulam National Park, Kerala
• Rantahmbore National Park, Rajasthan
• Kanha National Park, Madhya Pradesh
• Sundarbans National Park, West Bengal
• Dudhwa National Park, Uttar Pradesh
• Silent Valley National Park, Kerala

Wildlife Sanctuaries in India- Much like the myriad of mountains and deserts and other stunning places, the diverse land of India is endowed with a rich biodiversity and vast natural resources not to mention the exquisite flora and fauna that are worth seeing in their natural habitat. Wildlife Sanctuaries in India offer these exotic species a haven and for the travelers to visit these places for a breathtaking view of nature and these thriving flora and fauna here. Some of the famous wildlife sanctuaries in India are:

• Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary, Karnataka
• Dalma Wildlife sanctuary, Jharkhand
• Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary, Kerala
• Interview Island Wildlife Sanctuary, Andaman
• Kutch Desert Wildlife Sanctuary, Gujarat
• Karakoram Wildlife Sanctuary, Jammu and Kashmir
• Grizzled Squirrel Wildlife Sanctuary, Tamil Nadu
• Senchal Wildlife Sanctuary, West Bengal

Waterfalls in India- Waterfalls are always a spectacular sight to see cascading down from heights into the valleys. They are the live proof and example of nature’s bounty and testify the incredible works of nature. Their pleasant bickering, scintillating water gushing down from the slopes, and the madness is an inspiration to get some time out from the hustle-bustle of life and spectate the most scenic vistas of nature. India has some of the most exquisite looking waterfalls and some of them are:

• Devkund Waterfall, Odisha
• Athirapally Waterfalls, Kerala
• Chitrakoot Waterfalls, Chhattisgarh
• Dudhsagar Waterfalls, Goa
• Shivanasamudra Falls, Karnataka
• Jog Falls, Karnataka
• Chitrakote Falls, Chhattisgarh
• Rudra Nag Falls, Himachal Pradesh
• Meenmutty Falls, Kerala
• Nuranang Falls, Arunachal Pradesh

Apart from the national parks and wildlife sanctuaries there are several ways in which one can be close to nature in India and explore the many bounties that the nature has endowed this land with. Here are some ways and places to be to immerse in the soothing beauty of India and explore the diverse landscape to satiate the wanderer in you.

• Trek Through the Mountain Ranges- With a rocky terrain and snow-capped mountains, India has several trekking routes that grasp the unadulterated and raw beauty of nature and help us get closer to nature. Places such as Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Leh Ladakh, Ooty, and Jammu lie on the Shivalik and Sahyadri ranges with distinct trekking routes and please the senses and our soul with the aroma of the wildflowers, moist sand, and the streams of rivers flowing down with crystal clear waters.
• Get Wooed by the Sparkling Salt Deserts - A scintillating white stretch of carpet sprawled into the horizon from all around definitely sounds magical and the salt desert of India – the great Rann of Kutch in Gujarat, is one of a kind in the world. A unique land mass where beautiful Flamingoes flock during the breeding season and once the monsoon recedes it leaves behind white crystals of raw salt which looks exquisite in the day light as it reflects the shiny rays of the sun.
• Serene Tea Picking - Lush, rolling green hills against a bright blue sky, India has several terrains like this where a spectacular quilt of tea estate is sprawled in an expansive landscape. Munnar, Darjeeling, and Assam are home to perfectly organized tea plantations where tea is produced and exported across the world. The sight of women and men skillfully and expertly picking tea leaves and the low mountain ranges gently cloaked in the mist of low-lying clouds creates an enchanting world of emerald and jade.
• Relax in the Golden Beaches- With a major part of the land surrounded by water from the Bay of Bengal, the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean, India has some of the most exquisite, largest, and longest stretches of beaches in the world. Places such as Mumbai, Goa, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Andamans are known for its serene and lively beaches where not only nature flourishes in abundance with unique marine biodiversity, but several water sport activities can also be enjoyed.As the sun begins to descend, it sets the sky on fire with the hues of orange, pink and purple across the shoreline, which is an absolute stunning sight to take in and marks the end of another blissful day in nirvana.
• Sleeping Amongst the Birds surrounded by Nature- Fall asleep to the sound of birds beneath a star-studded sky in a lush canopy of rainforests, Tree Houses offer a perfect escape from the stagnant and chaotic life. Kerala is endowed with a never-ending panorama of lush greenery enhanced by the backwaters and the rainforests, where these wooden tree houses offer you an opportunity to be close to nature and get lost in the surroundings of birds chirping, leaves rustling, and an occasional sight of small wild animals.