The 10 Best Wildlife Sanctuaries in India

1.Same Day Tajmahal at Sunrise and SOS wildlife sanctuary tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · from $165Our pick

Travel from Delhi in a private air-conditioned car with a driver and guide, visit the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort, see Itmad-ud-Daula from outside, then stop at Wildlife SOS. Gopal and guide Subhash are named by the operator, and lunch, drinks, tolls, and hotel transfers are included.

“Pickup was perfect - our driver Gopal was waiting, stopped for tea and did an amazing job navigating traffic in Delhi and Agra. Our guide Subhash was personal and informative as we toured the amazing Taj Mahal and Agra Fort. Lunch was grRead more”

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2.Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary with Lunch in Spice Plantation in Goa

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews · from $472

Spend a peaceful day beyond Goa’s beaches with private North Goa pickup, a three-hour visit to Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary, and a two-hour Tropical Spice Plantation stop with a fixed-menu Goan lunch. Expect air-conditioned transport, entry fees, and a driver-guide.

“Enjoyed the trip. Good guide and driver - felt very safe. There were 2 unplanned stops to a hindu temple and old Goa which were interesting but unnecessary for us. It would have been nice to have been given the option for these before hand. Wildlife park is well cared for if a little scarse on animals. Some knowledge on the local birds would have been appreciated.”

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3.Private Day Tour Of Kumbhalgarh Fort & Wildlife Sanctuary From Udaipur

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · from $85

Travel from Udaipur to hilltop Kumbhalgarh Fort, then continue to a Rajasthani wildlife sanctuary. Your private, air-conditioned vehicle and English-speaking driver handle the long day, while an English-speaking safari guide leads the open-jeep wildlife outing. Fort and safari entrance fees are extra.

“Great experience the tour was well organised and the car and driver were very good will definitely recommend this for the history buffs”

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4.Shimla: Wildlife Sanctuary & Water Catchment Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 7 reviews · 4 - 5 hours · from $26

Spend 4 to 5 hours in Shimla’s Water Catchment and Wildlife Sanctuary with a private guide such as Pawan or Raghav. Choose a bicycle, e-rickshaw, or walking tour, follow forest trails, and visit the century-old Seog Water Tank, a key part of Shimla’s historic water system.

“It was a peaceful environment. A good place to cycle again. It’s off-road so as I don’t cycle much I was glad it wasn’t crowded. Remarkable filtering system to provide water down to the Catchment Reservoir to provide Shimla with pure water. As a wildlife sanctuary the aim is to protect the animals, letting them live naturally. Hence we didn’t see any which was fine as wildlife should be left in peace.”

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5.Same day Tajmahal tour with SOS Elephant/Bear wildlife Sanctuary

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $25

Travel privately from Delhi to Agra with an English-speaking guide, visiting the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and Itmad-ud-Daulah before continuing to Wildlife SOS. Guide Subhash has led this route, which includes hotel transfers, lunch, water, and a separate Rs 2,000 SOS donation.

“We thoroughly enjoyed this tour! We loved the Taj Mahal, and visiting it on a weekday, with the OUTSTANDING tour guide, Subhash, who was assigned to us, really ensured we had an incredible experience. Subhash has been a guide theRead more”

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6.Kochi: 3-Day Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $392

Travel from Kochi to Thekkady for a private 2-night Periyar tour with an English, French, German, Japanese, Russian, or Spanish-speaking guide. You’ll see the sanctuary by jeep and boat, learn about cardamom and pepper, and choose extras such as bamboo rafting, a jungle hike, or Kathakali.

“What a great 3-day getaway!! Picked up directly from my hotel in Kochi, very friendly driver. It's a 4 to 4.75-hour drive to get to the sanctuary. The guest room was in a great location and the owners were lovely! Well, it's not a 3-star hotel back home, but they were so attentive to our needs that we forgot about this inconvenience. The activities – shows, boat tour on the lake, and jeep safari – were top-notch! Very well organized! I have nothing to complain about except maybe the price, which is a bit expensive compared to the real price in India. But it's offset by the fact that you…”

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7.Tour of Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary from Guwahati with Safari, Lunch and Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $220

Travel from Guwahati in an air-conditioned vehicle, then spend two hours on a Jeep safari through Pobitora’s grasslands, wetlands, streams, and forest. A local naturalist helps you find rhinos, wild buffalo, birds, and wild boar, followed by lunch inside the park.

“Pobitora is so near to the city yet full of wildlife. We had a great time there. Avani organized the trip very professionally. The tour was comfortable and enjoyable.”

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8.6-Day Kerala Private Tour: Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · from $659

Travel by private air-conditioned car from Kochi through Munnar’s tea country, Eravikulam National Park, Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, and Alleppey. You get five hotel nights and breakfast, with airport or railway-station pickup. Kanishk handles tour planning, while your driver manages the road days.

“The over all trip was really enjoyable and we had good time and our trip adviser kanishk provide wonderful package for our family thank you once again for memorable India journey and team I would really recommend for any packages with them”

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9.3 Day Camping Trip to Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $46

You’ll spend two nights in a twin-share Swiss tent near Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary, with forest walks, a waterfall hike, Sontri Village, river bathing, Himalayan views, meals, permits, and evening bonfires. Optional rock climbing, village lunch, and riverside dining cost extra.

“Top quality campsite with fantastic shower block and facilities. Friendly staff and ultra clean facilities. Local pub very close within 3 min walk which is also a bonus. highly recommend”

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10.Bird Watching at Nandur Madhyameshwar Wildlife Sanctuary Nashik

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $23Best value

Join naturalist and ornithologist Pratiksha for a 3 to 4 hour birding walk at Nandur Madhyameshwar Wildlife Sanctuary near Nashik. Shared binoculars, field guides, and clear explanations of bird behavior are included. Expect a small group of up to 10 people and a calm wetland setting.

“Overall excellent birding experience with friendly guide and a local expert - Pratiksha.”

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