When people think about the natural beauty of India, they think about snow-clad mountains, dense forests, and golden beaches. However, the country’s extensive grasslands are just as stunning, playing a vital role in supporting wildlife, bird species, and entire ecosystems. Referred to as “forgotten ecosystems” of the country, the grasslands in India provide habitats to iconic animals like the Indian wolf, blackbuck, Bengal florican, and critically endangered Great Indian Bustard. According to the Wildlife Institute of India (WII), Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), UNESCO, these ecosystems are biodiversity hotspots. Here are seven of the most beautiful grasslands in India you should definitely visit.
