In Pics | Top 5 national parks in Karnataka for wildlife enthusiasts

Here are some national parks in Karnataka that one should visit to get some spectacular views of wild animals. Be it a wildlife enthusiast, travel junkie or nature lover, these beautiful destinations will mesmerise you with their scenic beauty and rich nature.

Bannerghatta National Park: Located on the outskirts of Bengaluru, this wildlife reserve is one of the most famous and most visited national parks in Karnataka. Bannerghatta is one of the parks in India where Indian lions can be seen in the wild. Credit: DH Photo/Janardhan B K

Bandipur National Park: This place is arguably one of the best places to enjoy a wild safari. Spread across 874 square kilometres, this famous national park is regarded as one of the most beautiful national parks in India. One will get to see several wild animals in action, be it the Indian elephants, Bengal tigers, Sloth bears, mugger crocodiles, four-horned antelope, golden jackals and dhole. Credit: DH Pool Photo

Kali Tiger Park: This wildlife protected reserve located by the river Kali is located in Uttara Kannada district. This park is a habitat of Bengal tigers, black panthers and Indian elephants, among other distinctive fauna. Credit: DH Pool Photo

Kudremukh National Park: Located at the tri-junction of Dakshina Kannada, Udupi and Chikkamagaluru districts, this national park is known for its richness of its flora and fauna. Besides large cats, Kudremukh is also home to the critically endangered lion-tailed macaque. Kudremukh was declared as one of 34 biological hotspots of the world because of its tropical biological richness. Credit: DH Pool Photo

Nagarhole National Park: Located in Kodagu, Mysore, this national park is spread across 247 square-mile long and is known for its tiger sightings. Apart from being picturesque with hills, valleys and streams, this park offers a tantalizing variety of iconic mammals such as elephants, leopards, sambar deer and other mammals. This place has also become a hotspot for wildlife enthusiasts in recent years for its black panther sightings. Credit: DH Pool Photo