Andaman And Nicobar Islands
The best example of a tropical evergreen forest in India is found in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. What makes this place all the more special is the large variety of flora and fauna. The Andaman Islands have rare plant and animal species that are believed to have passed on from other nearby countries such as Myanmar, Thailand, and Bangladesh
Best Places To Stay For A Wildlife Experience: Barefoot at Havelock, Pristine Beach Resort, Diglipur
Best Time To Visit: November to February
Places To Visit: Havelock Island, Diglipur, and Baratang
Assam
The most isolated, dense, and unspoiled rain forests in India can be found in the Assam region of Northeast India. Although the forests are majorly in Northern Assam, traces of the same are found in Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura. The rainforests in the Assam region are characterized by low-lying hills that have a dense forest cover throughout the year and an average height of 900 meters.
Best Places To Stay For A Wildlife Experience: Resort Banalata, Padmini Resort, Tinsukia
Best Time To Visit: October to April
Places To Visit: Kaziranga National Park, North Cachar Hills, and Dibrugarh
North Western Ghats Moist Deciduous Forests
Found mostly in Maharashtra and Karnataka, a stretch of moist deciduous forests can be found in the northern part of the Western Ghats covering a total area of around 30,000 square kilometres. The rich and dense forest cover starts from Southwestern Maharashtra and extends as far as Karnataka and Kerala in South India.
Best Places To Stay For A Wildlife Experience: Bandipur Safari Lodge, Bison River Resort
Best Time To Visit: September to March
Places To Visit: Eravikulam National Park, Silent Valley National Park, Chandoli National Park, and Kudremukh National Park
South Western Ghats Moist Deciduous Forests
While Maharashtra and Karnataka are known as the North Western Ghats, it is Kerala and Tamil Nadu that comprises South Western Ghats Moist Deciduous Forests. The entire region of the southern country is covered in the lush green foliage and divided into two categories. The South Ghats are famed for being the most endemic and species-rich regions in the entire Deccan peninsula. The large animals such as Tiger, Gaur, and Elephants reside and roam around freely in this natural habitat of theirs.
Best Time To Visit: October to March
Places To Visit: Kodaikanal, Valparai, Mattupetty, Lovedale, and Meghamalai
Brahmaputra Valley Semi-Evergreen Forests
Brahmaputra Valley is the pride of the North Eastern region of this country. While some parts are in West Bengal, Arunachal Pradesh, and Nagaland, this valley is majorly situated in the state of Assam. Valley is home to the Semi-evergreen forests and is home to the most alluvial soil in the country, and hence are considered as the most productive regions in India. Apart from the lush greens, this Valley is also known for being home to stupendous flora and fauna.
Best Places To Stay For A Wildlife Experience: Wild Grass Lodge, Risong Guest House
Best Time To Visit: October to April
Places To Visit: Mehao Wildlife Sanctuary, Bornadi Wildlife Sanctuary, Kaziranga National Park, and Manas National Park
