Post-Monsoon Travel: Visit These Wildlife Sanctuaries In India For Thrilling Experiences

This is the best time in India to explore the world of wildlife!

If the monsoon took its toll on your travel goals, it is time to revive the traveler inside you and go out to explore the world. And if you are a wildlife lover, we understand how badly you have been yearning for the past few months. While monsoon is considered a bad time (for obvious reasons) to engage in wildlife safaris, post-monsoon (late September to November) in India is the best time for the same.

Our country is home to numerous wildlife sanctuaries, offering you an opportunity to witness the charm of Mother Nature. After the rainy season, owing to less pollution, more greenery, and better climatic conditions; some of these sanctuaries remain their best and offer you thrilling experiences like no other.

So, without further ado, let's have a look at the best wildlife sanctuaries in India that you should visit post-monsoon.

Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary (Karnataka)

Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary is an ideal place for adventure enthusiasts who want to see wildlife in their natural habitats. Located in Karnataka, the sanctuary comprises a huge area and is home to an amazing variety of flora and fauna. Also, the Bhadra River here is a sight to behold.

The notable wildlife species here are King Cobra, Bison, Gaur, Indian Rock Pythons, Tigers, Elephants, Sambar, Boars, Leopards, Porcupines, Muntjac, Chital, Great Black Woodpecker, Malabar Parakeet, etc.

Bhagwan Mahaveer Sanctuary and Mollem National Park (Goa)

Bhagwan Mahaveer Sanctuary and Mollem National Park in Goa is located in the laps of the picturesque Western Ghats. Founded in 1969, the sanctuary is known for both its historical as well as geographical significance. There are many different species of mammals including the leopard, barking deer, Bengal tiger, Malabar giant squirrel, common langur, bonnet macaque, civet, flying squirrel, gaur, pangolin, mouse deer, porcupine, etc.

Besides, it's also a popular bird-watching spot with hundreds of bird species such as drongo, emerald dove, fairy bluebird, grey-headed myna, Malabar grey hornbill, large green barbet, racket-tailed drongo, ruby-throated yellow bulbul, paradise flycatcher, grey jungle fowl, etc.

Dibang Wildlife Sanctuary (Arunachal Pradesh)

Dibang Wildlife Sanctuary is inarguably one of the most sought-after tourist destinations in Arunachal Pradesh. Controlled by the Department of Environment and Forest of Arunachal Pradesh, this sanctuary promotes biodiversity and is home to a wide variety of plant and wildlife species.

The notable wildlife species here are tiger, mishmi takin, red goral, musk deer, blyth's tragopan, red panda, Asiatic black bear, sclater's monal, gongshan muntjac, etc. On the other hand, it provides shelter to both residential and migratory birds.

Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary (Maharashtra)

Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary in Maharashtra is blessed with nature's ethereal beauty that draws tourists from across the world. The sanctuary is located about 600 meters to 1000 meters above sea level, hence is well-known for its pleasant climate as well. The rivers of Kandati, Koyna, and Solashi flow through the sanctuary.

The notable wildlife species here include Bengal tigers, Indian leopards, Indian gaur, sambar deer, mouse deer, barking deer, and gray langurs among others. Moreover, you will also spot various bird species such as heart-spotted woodpecker, rufous woodpecker, Asian fairy bluebird, brown-capped pygmy woodpecker, crested goshawk, long-tailed nightjar, Malabar pied hornbill, etc.

Periyar National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary (Kerala)

Kerala's Periyar National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary is primarily renowned as an elephant reserve and a tiger reserve. Located in the Cardamom Hills and Pandalam Hills of the south Western Ghats, the sanctuary is known for its beautiful landscape, calm ambiance, and variety of wildlife species.

Here, you will spot Bengal tigers, Indian giant squirrels, Travancore flying squirrels, white tigers, gaur, sambar, wild pig, jungle cat, Dhole, sloth bear, Nilgiri tahr, lion-tailed macaque, and stripe-necked mongoose, etc. Also, it's home to more than 200 bird species such as the Malabar grey hornbill, Nilgiri wood pigeon, blue-winged parakeet, and Nilgiri flycatcher among others.

These wildlife sanctuaries offer thrilling experiences that you can cherish for the rest of your life. Be patient, carry a camera, wear appropriate (light and comfortable) clothes, and maintain all the safety measures on your safari.