A holiday in Uttar Pradesh?!

Sure! This is every wildlife nut's dream playground. Uttar Pradesh, as land-locked and not-our-usual-dream-destination as it is, wins when it comes to wildlife. How the state has been a safe haven for some birds and animals that are currently struggling to come out of the Critically Endangered status - and in a good way. From the rare and critically endangered black-rumped vulture to the elusive Bengal Florican whose number keep going downhill, they call the wilds of Uttar Pradesh a home. See in pictures these animals up close and maybe we can discuss why we call Uttar Pradesh a unique wildlife destination.

We like big cats and we cannot lie. Find them in Dudhwa National Park, and Pilibhit Tiger Reserve

 We will travel for the Barasingha

Spot me if you can, says the Bengal Florican

Wears an armour but still not out of danger Indian Rhinoceros or the greater one-horned rhinoceros at Dudhwa

Veterinary medicines are killing Vultures, causing the species to hit alarmingly small numbers

For freshwater gharials casually basking in the sun