Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Season wild life in India (Summer)

Summer

Arrival : March
Duration : March to June, sometimes extends to July

The Summers in India
India has varied topography and hence the temperature varies through out the region. Summer season is the most unbearable season in the plains of India. The Summer season lasts from March to the end of June. The northern plains get the greatest heat. Temperatures often rise to 49 °C. Temperatures on the coastal plains stay around 29 °C or 32 °C. Cyclones often bring storms to the coastal plains at this time. Parts of the southern plateau remain cool during the hot season. The northern mountains are cool or cold, depending on altitude.

The varied topography also includes some very charming destination ideal to be away from the scorching heat of the Sun in the summers. The high altitude zones in India are the best option to spend your summers in India.

Venture Around in the Summers
Though this is not the best time to visit India, there are certain places which you can definitely visit during the summers. The summers are really unbearable in India. But most of the wildlife sanctuaries and parks are open during this period.
 
Some Wildlife Sites You can visit in India :
Spend Your Summers in the Cool Wilds
If you are on a Wildlife India tour in the Summers, then prefer the sights which have pleasant atmosphere. Corbett close to Himalayas will surely be your first choice, as it will provide you almost everything you might dream of in the summers.

Corbett National Park, Uttranchal
This is the jungle of man-eaters. You must have understood who they are - of course the tigers. Isn't it bloodcurdling? Don't get frightened, if you have made up your mind to observe these furious creatures, take an Elephant ride, as the tigers will not dare to combat them. An elephant ride will make your trip completely tasteful. Corbett is situated in the state of Uttaranchal in North India. Also see the leopards, jungle cats, fishing cats, leopard cats, Himalayan black bears, martens, spotted dees, langurs, etc. are some of the species which are found here. Besides, you can also revive yourself in the salubrious ambience of the state.

Nearby Attractions : Taj Mahal is very close to Corbett National Park. You can also take a glimpse of the national capital New Delhi.

Head Towards the Himalayas
The Indian Himalayas boasts of some very exquisite sights of the wildlife India. If you are here in summers, these will be the ideal wildlife destination for you.

Nanda Devi National Park, The Great Himalayan National Park, Himachal Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh boasts of two most eye-catching wildlife sanctuaries in India - Nanda Devi National Park and The Great Himalayan National Park. Surrounded by some bewitching mountains ranges, both the wildlife parks are both the nature and wildlife lover's delight.

The Nanda Devi National Park is one of the most spectacular wilderness areas in the Himalayas. It is overshadowed by the peak of Nanda Devi, which rises to over 7,800 m. The rich vegetaion and the luxuriant surroundings are exceptional in this area. The Fauna section of the park will present animals like bharal, Himalayan tahr, serow, goral, snow leopard, Himalayan black bear, brown bear, leopard, common langur, Himalayan musk deer, and brown beer dominate the park area. There are nearly 80 species of birds in this area. Warblers, gresbreaks, rose finches and ruby throat are commonly seen here.

Go further north and you will discover the most unique and eye soothing sight of The Great Himalayan National Park.
The National Park with an area of 620 sq km is caved out of the fantastic mountain terrain of the Kullu District and has the representative area of temperate and alpine forests of Himachal. It is also one of the largest protected area of the state. Among the animals you will meet here are - musk deer, ghoral, thar, bharal, serow, brown bear, leopard and snow leopard. Bird life includes a variety of colourful Pheasants- Monal, Khalij, Cheer and Tragopan.

Nearby Attraction : If you are in Himachal Pradesh, then there is nothing which you should miss, as entire Himachal is salubrious and relaxing. This will be a nice break from the most tiring summer trips.
 
 
Wilds In the Paradise on Earth
Yes, you are right - it is Dachigam National Park in the extreme northern state of Jammu & Kashmir in India. A tour to the wilds of the Himalayas is the best idea to avoid the scorching sun of the summers. The tour to Jammu & Kashmir will keep you away from the burning heat of the plains in India.

Dachigam National Park, Jammu & Kashmir
Dachigam National Park is the best known of all the sanctuaries present in the state of Jammu & Kashmir in the extreme north of India. Formerly, an exclusive hunting preserve of the Maharaja of Kashmir, it was declared a national park in the year 1951, due to a strictly imposed conservation programme, to preserve the Hangul population or the Kashmiri Stag.

Nearby Attractions : Vaishno Devi in Jammu and Leh Ladakh will truly spellbind you.

Hunting for the Rhinos
Coming down towards the east, you will be obstructed by the fantastic sights of the Royal Chitwan National Park in Nepal. Take a drive away to the Royal Chitwan National Park in Nepal, amidst the beauty of the Terai.

Royal Chitwan National Park, Nepal
Royal Chitwan National Park is Nepal’s first and most famous national park is situated in the Chitwan Doon or the lowlands of the inner Terai.

This ecologically diverse area is the last remaining home in Nepal for more than 300 of the endangered Asian one-horned rhinos and harbours one of the largest populations of the elusive and rare Royal Bengal Tiger. Besides Rhino and Tiger, Chitwan also support a great variety of flora and fauna. There are four species of Deer, including the Spotted Chittal, Leopard, Sloth Bear, Wild Dog, Small Wild Cats, the white stockinged Gaur (world’s largest wild cattle) and many other smaller animals.

Nearby Attraction : Mount Everest, the largest peak of the world.

Go Further Beyond the Eastern India
If you are still not satisfied and searching for more, then don't be disappointed, as India has lots more for you. Reach out to the northeastern part of India, housing some very exquisite landscape, making home for some very rare and endangered species of the wild.

Kaziranga National Park, Assam
If you are hunting for Rhinos, then this is the place for you. Kaziranga supports the largest number of rhino in th7e subcontinent. The Kaziranga Wildlife Sanctruary is home to the great one horned Indian Rhino, about 900 in number. Apart from Rhinos, it is also famous for Indian Elephants.
 
Namdapha National Park, Arunachal Pradesh
The beautiful forests possess great biodiversity of flora and fauna. Namdapha is Botanist's dream and there is a lot still to be discovered. The park presents a great bio diversity of flora and fauna. The lush green under growths are thick and networked like cobwebs of canes, bamboos, wild bananas and variety of vegetations The grandeur of the wet tropical rain forest is a breeding ground for varieties of animals and birds which is notable and worth seeing.

Nearby Attractions : Tipi Orchidarium at Arunachal Pradesh, Kamrup Kamakhya Temple at Guwahati (Assam), the mighty Brahmaputra river.

Add On
If you are still looking for wildlife then here are some excellent choice.
Dudhwa National Park, Uttar Pradesh
Gulmarg Biosphere Reserve, Jammu & Kashmir
Govind Sagar Sanctuary, Himachal Pradesh
Hemis High Altitude National Park, Jammu & Kashmir
Bandhavgarh National Park, Madhya PradeshKanha National Park, Madhya PradeshPeriyar National Park, KeralaSundarbans National Park, West Bengal

Summer Delights
Every season has a speciality in India. Though most unbearable, summer has its own charm. This is the time when you can relish on Mangoes - India's Most Mouthwatering Product. If you really want to know India better, then start with this fruit. If India is not able to hynotise you, Mango will. This is the season of the Mangoes - the King of All Fruits. Relish on it and its various delicacies. During summers, Mango dominates almost every part of India. Also sip some coconut water if you are in West Bengal or Kerala, this is the finest drink God has created for us. Also savour on the red juicy watermelons, this will help you survive under the burning heat of the Sun.

Few Difficulties : Summer is the toughest period in India. There is scarcity of water everywhere. You might get trapped by some sun borne and water borne diseases like - dehydration, sun stroke, typhoid, etc., as the sun at this part of the world is burning hot. In the remote areas you might not find good quality hospitals.

Few Suggestions : Avoid strenuous activity during the hottest hours, and make sure you drink plenty of non-alcoholic liquids to balance the loss of body fluid through perspiration. What you drink must be safe - either soft drinks from sealed cans or bottles, or water which has been boiled or is bottled.

Carry protective creams suitable for your skin type, which will help protect unavoidably exposed parts of the body. Stay out of the scorching sun, use what shade there is at other times, and cover up with a wide-brimmed hat and tightly woven but loose clothing.

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