Forests Popular for Tourism in India that you Must Visit!

When we plan to escape the city’s landscape, we always want to embrace the comfort of greenery! So, why not take trips and vacations where greenery surrounds us? Well, in the canopy of forests, if nothing else, the breath comes alive. So check out these forests that are popular for tourism in India and plan your next trip here for a calming rejuvenation!

Jim Corbett National Park, Uttarakhand

Planning your next vacation in Nainital? Well, you cannot miss the popular Jim Corbett National Park. Established in 1936 as Hailey National Park, you must know that this is one of the oldest forest reserves in the country. The forest area includes more than 488 species of flora, a dense and moist deciduous forest that covers as much as 73%, along with 50 species of mammals, 580 species of birds and 25 reptiles. This was also the first project under the Tiger Reserve Initiative. So, as you stroll down here or take a safari, nothing but the greenery comes into sight!

Sunderbans, West Bengal

Do you know Sundarbans is one of the largest active deltas in the world? Well, that is what entices people for tourism purposes over here. The Sundarbans derive their name from the Sundari Mangrove trees, and it is spread across India and Bangladesh. Sundarbans is called unique for its coastal mangrove forest that covers an area of 40,000 sq. km.  Along with it, the forest has over 260 species of birds and the majestic black-striped Royal Bengal tiger. You will also find in this forest, a total of 102 islands with 54 of them inhabited. 

Khasi Hills, Meghalaya

The serene Khasi Hills boast forests that are nothing but a delight to the eyes! It has also been nicknamed ‘Scotland of the East’. The low mountain formation on the pleasure of Shillong has its distinct culture, and the Khasi tribe lives in chieftainships. Cherrapunjee, which is called the wettest place on Earth, is also located in this region, where you can see lush greenery all around!

Gir National Park, Gujarat

For all forest lovers, Gir is the place to be, and it receives good footfall of tourists because of its rich green surroundings. You must know that this is the only place, apart from Africa, where lions roam freely. After being set up in 1965 with an aim to conserve Asiatic lions, it has protected many by now. This is a dry deciduous forest where several species like deer, Chowsingha - and the world’s only four-horned antelope are found!

Kanha National Park

If you already didn’t know, let us tell you that it was the Kanha National Park which was the inspiration behind Rudyard Kipling's Jungle Book! It was later set up in 1955 and also included as a tiger project in 1974. The forest has also been the saviour of the Swamp Deer or Barasingha as it saved it from extinction. So, if you are planning to explore forests, you know where to go!

Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu

The meeting point of Eastern and Western Ghats and a revered hotspot reserve, Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve features seasonal rainforest, tropical montane forest, along with moist deciduous forest towards the plains in the Eastern end. Rich in flowering plants all over the mountains and forests, Nilgiris has 3,500 species of flowering plants and a rich habitat for both flora and fauna. In addition, it is nothing but a beautiful sight to see!