Wildlife tourism in India is virtually synonymous with tiger tourism, although animals like lions, elephants, rhinos, leopards, Nilgiri tahrs and crocodiles also attract significant visitation. Wildlife tourism in India is both the means of motive for conservation of these species of megafauna.
Although there are many reasons why we should preserve wild animals, one of the most important reasons is that current and future generations can watch and enjoy them in their natural environment.
Wildlife tourism in India, i.e. visits to national parks and wildlife sanctuaries, helps preserve these animals, and their habitat.
Indian Safaris suggests the following do’s and don’ts at a National Park which one should keep in mind:
- The Forest is a hallowed temple of life. Respect it. Revere it and help protect it.
- Obtain permission before entering a Park or Sanctuary and take a guide / naturalist and observe all rules. We Indian safaris would happy to obtain permission and arrange guide / naturalist for your visit.
- Driver very slowly for this way you will hear, observe and enjoy the most without disturbing the animals in any way.
- Maintain a reasonable distance from all animals. Anything closer than “the critical distance” will make them flee or attack.
- Listen to the jungle orchestra instead of transistors and tape recorders.
- Don’t be disappointed if you didn’t see the tiger, the jungle is an undiscovered world of small yet beautiful mammals, birds, insects and plants.
- Dress in neutral colours that blend with the forest – khakis, browns and olive green is ideal.
- “Wild animals have right of way”
- Guns are taboo.
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