New Delhi: India has an enviable biodiversity due to its dynamic geography and climate. There are many national parks in the country to ensure that the vast wildlife of this land remains protected, with the forests and its animals being protected and conserved both by the central and state governments. The notion of jungles being a good place to romance is very much popular in India, and with February being the month of love thanks to the Valentine’s Day, the forests can be a perfect gateway for couples looking to spend some good time in the middle of nature. In this article, we will take a look at the national parks which can be visited by romantic couples this month.
National parks for a romantic gateway this month
In India, there are 106 national parks at present. They cover an area of 44,402.95 sq km which is 1.35 per cent of the geographical area of the country. Here are some national parks where you go on February for a romantic gateway.
Jim Corbett National Park
The Jim Corbett National Park in Uttarakhand is the first national park in the country. Established in 1938, the park boasts of beautiful, serene lodges and a massive biodiversity. Those looking to spend a romantic time there can opt for the enthralling safaris and watch Bengal tiger, elephant, leopard, fishing cat, leopard cat, jungle cat, deer, bear, Indian gray mongoose, otters, yellow-throated marten, Himalayan goral, Indian pangolin, langur and rhesus macaque, along with numerous species of resident and migratory birds.
Kanha Tiger Reserve
Kanha Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh is famous for presenting India’s wildlife as it is. Located across two districts Mandla and Balaghat, the park is home to animals like Bengal tiger, leopard, bear, dhole and barasingha. There is also the gaur which inhabits meadows and waterholes in the park. Also, the park is home to numerous species of birds including Asian green bee-eater, black ibis, cattle egret, Indian pond heron, plum-headed parakeet, and drongo.
Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve
The Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve in Maharashtra is the oldest and largest national park in the state. It was established in 1955 and includes the Tadoba National Park and the Andhari Wildlife Sanctuary. The southern tropical dry deciduous forest with dense woodlands is perfect for safari and the place is home to animals like the Bengal tiger, leopards, sloth bears, dhole, jungle cats, barking deer, chital, chausingha, honey badger and marsh crocodile, along with several species of birds.
Pench National Park
Pench National Park spans across Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra and is part of Pench Tiger Reserve. The national park with its dry deciduous forests looks breathtaking and a visit there will enable a romantic couple to see animals like tiger, deer and birds and spend some time in solitude.
Ranthambore National Park
Ranthambore National Park in Rajasthan not offers people to experience a diverse wildlife but also presents with a chance to revisit history with the Ranthambore Fort. The park, bounded by Banas River and Chambal River, offers a breathtaking experience. Its dry deciduous forests and open grassy meadow, the population of Bengal tiger and other wild animals including chital, sambar, blackbuck, chinkara, nilgai, langurs, rhesus macaques, make the park a perfect destination for romantic gateway.
Periyar National Park
Periyar National Park in Kerala is a famous elephant and tiger reserve. The park is home to rare, endemic, and endangered flora and fauna and forms the major watershed of the Periyar and the Pamba, two important rivers of Kerala. All these make the place a romantic and serene place to visit in February.
Kaziranga National Park
Kaziranga National Park in Assam is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is famous for being home to two-thirds of the world’s Indian rhinoceroses.The park is a vast expanse of marshland, dense tropical moist broadleaf forests, and tall elephant grass with four major rivers, including the Brahmaputra, crisscrossing it. It is a tiger reserve and is also known for elephants, wild water buffalo, and swamp deer.
India boasts incredible biodiversity, and its national parks offer romantic escapes. This article highlights seven parks ideal for February getaways: Jim Corbett, Kanha Tiger Reserve, Tadoba-Andhari, Pench, Ranthambore, Periyar, and Kaziranga. Each park offers unique wildlife viewing opportunities and serene settings for a memorable romantic trip. knowledge Knowledge News, Photos and Videos on General Knowledge
