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The summer vacations
are just weeks away. If a wildlife safari or some serious bird-watching
is on your agenda, we present four options that are worth a dekko for
under Rs 50,000 for a family of three, excluding airfare and train fare.
GIR NATIONAL PARK
Other than lions, Gir is also famous for the four-horned antelope.
Jackals, striped hyenas and the Indian fox can also be seen. The
Nalsarovar lake is ideal for spotting birds.
Getting there • Nearest airport is Rajkot, 165 km away. • Nearest railway station is Junagadh, 70 km away.
Safari timings 6 am to 9 am, 9 am to 12 noon and 3 pm to 6 pm.
Fees
and charges for 2 adults and 1 child (age 10 years). 2) Accomodation
for 3 nights and 4 days (in 3 star hotel / resort / homestay). 3) Cost
for 5 safaris during the stay.
Best time to visit October to mid-June (park closed during monsoon).
Things to carry ID proof, camouflage or light coloured clothing, binoculars, camera, your copy of Birds of India, drinking water and cap.
KABINI NATIONAL PARK Located near Mysore,
this forest is home to rare black panthers, leopards, tigers, Indian
bison, mugger crocodiles, Indian rock python, elephants and more.
Fees
and charges for 2 adults and 1 child (age 10 years). 2) Accomodation
for 3 nights and 4 days (in 3 star hotel / resort / homestay). 3) Cost
for 5 safaris during the stay.
Getting there • Nearest airport is Bengaluru, 245 km away. • Nearest station is Mysore, 76 km away.
Safari timings 6.30 am to 9 am and 3.30 pm to 6 pm.
Best time to visit October to mid-June.
Things to carry ID proof, camouflage or light coloured clothing, binoculars, camera, drinking water and cap
LATPANCHAR A part of the Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary
in Darjeeling, Latpanchar plays host to 36 species of animals and over
240 species of birds. The area also includes cinchona plantations, the
Ahal Dara View Point, Namthing Lake, Sarsari Dara, Sitong Orange
Orchard, etc.
Getting there • Nearest airport is Bagdogra, 52 km away. • Nearest railway station is New Jalpaiguri (NJP), 44 km away.
Best time to visit October to May. Things to carry ID proof, camouflage or light coloured clothing, binoculars, camera, water, warm clothes and a cap.
Fees
and charges for 2 adults and 1 child (age 10 years). 2) Accomodation
for 3 nights and 4 days (in 3 star hotel / resort / homestay). 3) Cost
for 5 safaris during the stay.
HEMIS NATIONAL PARK
Located in Ladakh, this is the place to go to if you want to spot the
elusive snow leopard. Other inhabitants include the Asiatic ibex,
Tibetan wolf, the Eurasian brown bear and the red fox. For bird
watchers, the golden eagle, Himalayan griffon vulture, Tibetan snow
finch, robin accentor, the Himalayan snowcock and red-billed chough are
what you need to look out for.
There are no hotels around
the park. Tents and dormitories are available in the adjoining villages
of Rumbak, Kaya, Sku, Shingo, Urutse and Chilling. The Hemis Monastery
also provides accommodation facility.
1)
Fees and charges for 2 adults and 1 child (age 15 years). 2) Cost
includes local sightseeing and easy trekking /trails in Hemis to explore
wildlife for 6 nights and 7 days.
Getting there • Nearest airport is Leh, 50 km away. • Nearest railway station is Jammu, 250 km away.
Best time to visit May to September.
Things to carry
Trekking bag, ID proof, walking stick, hiking shoes, woollens, water,
juices, snacks, torch, medical kit, a good compass, a spare set of
clothes, binoculars and camera.
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