India is a treasure trove of natural wonders! Dense forests cover 21 % of its Geographic area. From the foothills of the Himalayas to its snow-capped upper reaches, from the mystic Nilgiri Hills of the South India to golden sands of Rajasthan, the landscape of India is home to exotic variety of animal and bird species. There are many world famous national parks and sanctuaries in India, which provide shelter to varied flora and fauna. Apart from the world famous monument of Taj Mahal, a visit to Agra can be enjoyed further by visiting the national parks and sanctuaries. Wildlife near Taj Mahal includes Sariska National Park, Ranthambore National Park, Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, Panna National Park and Jim Corbett National Park.

Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary
Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary is located near Alwar in Rajasthan, at a distance of 107 kms from Jaipur and 200 kms from Delhi. The wildlife sanctuary which covers an area of 480 sq. kms is situated in a narrow valley surrounded by barren mountains.


Ranthambore National Park
Ranthambore National Park is situated in Eastern Rajasthan, at a distance of 11 kms from Sawai Madhopur, 145 kms from Jaipur, 380 kms from Delhi and 294 kms from Agra. Surrounded by the Aravalli and Vindhya Hill ranges, the park provides natural habitat to tigers, leopards, jungle cats, crocodiles and over 300 avian species.

Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary
Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary also called the 'Keoladeo Ghana National Park is 55 kms from Agra and 180 kms from Delhi. Once the duck shooting preserve of the Maharajas of Bharatpur, the sanctuary was designated as UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985. Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary is known for water-birds and migratory birds as well.

Panna National Park
Panna National Park is situated in Chattrapur district of Madhya Pradesh, 57 kms from Khajuraho, around 450 kms from Agra, 727 kms from Bhopal and 889 kms from Delhi. One of the finest Tiger Reserves in India, Panna National Park is globally famous for its population of wild cats including tigers, deers and antelope.

Jim Corbett National Park
Jim Corbett National Park is located in the state of Uttaranchal, 63 kms south-west of Nainital. Situated on the banks of the Ram Ganga river in the foothills of the Himalayas, Corbett National Park is known for its wide variety of wildlife.