Top 10 Deer Species In India And The Best Places To See Them

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Spotted Deer (Chital)

Found in Pench National Park, Kanha National Park, and Corbett National Park, these elegant deer are known for their golden-rufous coat and lyre-shaped antlers.

A Chital looks into the camera | Shutterstock

Sambar Deer

Commonly seen in Bandhavgarh National Park and Kaziranga National Park, sambar deer are large and have distinctive antlers with three tines.

A Sambar Deer in Central India | Shutterstock

Swamp Deer (Barasingha)

The barasingha is a deer species distributed in the Indian subcontinent. It is best spotted in Kanha National Park, these deer are known for their twelve-tined antlers and preference for marshy areas.

A Barasingha in its habitat | Shutterstock

Hog Deer

The Indian hog deer, or Indochinese hog deer, is a small cervid native to the region of the Indian subcontinent and Indo-Gangetic Plain.  Found in Kaziranga National Park and Manas National Park, hog deer are smaller and known for their agility and quick movements.

An Indian Hog Deer in its habitat | Shutterstock

Musk Deer

Native to the Himalayan regions, musk deer can be seen in Corbett National Park and Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve. They are known for their musk-producing glands.

A close-up of a Musk Deer | Shutterstock

Barking Deer (Muntjac)

Muntjacs are small deer of the genus Muntiacus native to South Asia and Southeast Asia. Common in Jim Corbett National Park and Bandipur National Park, barking deer are small and have a distinctive bark-like call.

A close-up of the Barking Deer, Muntjac | Shutterstock

Blackbuck (Indian Antelope)

Best seen in Ranthambore National Park and Sariska Tiger Reserve, blackbucks are known for their graceful appearance and speed.

A handsome male blackbuck in its habitat | Shutterstock

Chinkara (Indian Gazelle)

Found in the Thar Desert and Ranthambore National Park, chinkara are well-adapted to arid environments and have long, slender legs.

A Chinkara looks into the camera | Shutterstock

Nilgai

Common in Gir Forest National Park and Ranthambore National Park, nilgai are the largest antelope in Asia and have a distinctive blue-grey coat.

A shot of a Nilgai | Shutterstock

Sangai (Dancing Deer)

Endemic to Manipur, Sangai can be seen in Keibul Lamjao National Park. They are known for their unique habitat on floating marshes and their graceful movements.

A view of the Sangai (Dancing Deer) | Shutterstock

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