Wildlife Sanctuaries and Birding Areas

Discover protected habitats beyond the best-known tiger reserves, from wetlands and lagoons to dry forests and Western Ghats landscapes.

Protected areas for different interests

Sanctuaries can be excellent choices for birding, landscapes, regional wildlife and lower-pressure nature experiences.

Assam: Elephants, rhinos, rare mammals and grassland birds.

Tamil Nadu: Elephants, gaur, deer, predators and forest birds.

Rajasthan: Tigers, leopards, deer and dry forest landscapes.

Gujarat: Indian wild ass, desert wildlife and seasonal wetlands.

Gujarat: Asiatic lions, leopards, deer and dry forest birdlife.

Karnataka: Hornbills, forest mammals, river habitats and adventure activities.

Kerala: Western ghats forest, birds, reptiles and reservoir scenery.

Rajasthan: Dry forest wildlife, heritage sites and tiger reserve landscapes.

Rajasthan: Wetland birding, cycle routes and winter migrants.

Odisha: Lagoon birdlife, winter migrants and coastal ecosystems.