Discover nature at these six national parks and sanctuaries this October

Kaziranga National Park and Tiger ReserveDonrsquot miss this sanctuary in Assam which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a gem for wildlife enthusiasts bordered by the Brahmaputra River The grassy meadows lakes and forests boast an impressive range of animals from tigers elephants and various avian species to wild water buffaloes and the Greater OneHorned RhinocerosLog on to Diphlu River Lodge diphluriverlodgecomAlso check out Sundarban Tiger Reserve sundarbantigerroarresortcomRanthambore National ParkA sloth bear Pic courtesyRanthambore National ParkHaving served as a hunting ground for the Maharajas of Jaipur long ago the deciduous forest in Rajasthan is now a popular choice for tiger safaris Offering ease of tigerspotting with its vast dry meadows the park also provides glimpses of leopards sloth bears and reptile species including snakes and the snubnosed marsh crocodile For history buffs and scenery lovers the park boasts of the centuriesold Ranthambore Fort atop a hill a Ganesh temple and the Padam Talao LakeLog on to Khem Villas khemvillascomTadobaAndhari Tiger ReserveA tigress and her cubs roam in Tadoba reserve Pic courtesyWaghoba Eco LodgeThis popular wildlife sanctuary located in Chandrapur Maharashtra comprises a teak and bamboo forest It offers sights of langur monkeys Nilgai Indian blue bull and of course the tiger Avian enthusiasts can go birdwatching for a wide range of species including peacocks eagles and Malabar Pied HornbillsLog on to Waghoba Eco Lodge waghobaecolodgecomAlso check out Pench Tiger Reserve Pench Jungle Camp penchjunglecampcom Melghat Tiger Reserve Melghat Tiger Retreat melghattigerretreatBandipur Tiger ReserveElephants at Bandipur Pic courtesyBandipur Safari LodgeLocated near the Nilgiris in the Mysuru and Chamarajanagar revenue districts of Karnataka this sanctuary is a mix of scrub jungle dry deciduous and tropical mixed deciduous forest resulting in an array of flora and fauna mainly iconic large mammals such as tigers elephants and Great Indian GaurLog on to Bandipur Safari Lodge bandipursafarilodgecomAlso check out Kabini Nagerhole National Park thebisonresortcom Periyar Tiger Reserve KTDC Periyar House ktdccomKanha National ParkIndian Gaur at Kanha Pic courtesyKanha National ParkThis lush emeraldgreen Sal and bamboo forest in Madhya Pradesh is an unmissable destination for tiger safaris While the Royal Bengal Tiger is the star amidst the expansive meadows and dense foliage you can expect to find the unique Barasingha swamp deer wild boars jackals packs of elusive dholes wild dogs and the Great Indian Gaur Indian bison Also look out for water birds along the parkrsquos streams and the famous Shravan TaalLog on to Kipling Camp kiplingcampcomAlso check out Bandhavgarh National Park Bandhavgarh Jungle Lodge bandhavgarhjunglelodgecomCorbett Tiger ReserveTigers at Jim Corbett Pic courtesyCorbett Tiger ReserveThe famous park in Uttarakhand named after the legendary hunter and conservationist Jim Corbett is a perfect safari retreat at the onset of winter Apart from the Royal Bengal Tiger you can spot crocodiles majestic elephants the Indian Grey Mongoose an abundance of Chital and Sambar deer and a plethora of butterfly species at the Butterfly Park If you prefer birdwatching look out for various Kingfishers and Asian Paradise Flycatchers in particularLog on to Jimrsquos Jungle Retreat jimsjungleretreatcomAlso check out Rajaji National Park Wild Brook Retreat wildbrookretreatcom