India has a variety of wildlife habitat and offers some of the most unforgettable wildlife settings in the world.

India's geographic, climate and vegetation diversity make it the home of over 1200 bird and 350 animal species, many of which are unique to the subcontinent. India's protected wilderness consists of 53 national parks and 247 sanctuaries spread over 90000 sq. km of land. The Gir Forests in Gujarat is the only surviving home of the Asiatic Lion. Manas and Kaziranga in Assam have a significant population of one horned rhinos and Periyar in Kerala is best known for wild elephant viewing. Bandhavgarh, Kanha, Sariska, Ranthambore, Dudhwa and Corbett Park are some of the country's best known tiger reserves. Sunderbans, Asia's largest mangrove is the home of the Royal Bengal Tiger. Bharatpur has the largest Bird Sanctuary in Asia. Water birds include herons, ibis, pelicans, painted storks, spoonbills, egrets, open billed storks, various species of ducks and geese as well as the endangered Siberian Crane.

October to March is the most pleasant time to visit any sanctuary in the country. All sanctuaries are accessible by car and all have accommodation within or near them.