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Synopsis The genesis of ‘Wild Encounters’ is special love of the author, Bhagat Singh a distinguished wildlife expert and ace photographer, for the wildlife lovers paradise‘Corbett’, the then Hailey National Park or Ramaganga National Park, currently the famous ‘Corbett Tiger Reserve and National Park’ in the foothills of Himalayas in Kumaon Garhwal regions of Uttrakhand, where he has remained a visitor without fail for last 30 years. From here the author takes us to India’s great heartland, the forests that are home to Tigers, White tigers, Gaur of Bison & elephants i.e. to the famous tiger abodes ‘Kanha’ and ‘Bandhavgarh’. To add to its value visits to famous ‘Shivpuri National Park’ and world-renowned ‘Ranthambore National Park’are also part of this book. The home of exclusive Asiatic Lions, the Gir forest (‘Gir Sanctuary & National Park’) is specially covered here as any reference of Indian wildlife is incomplete without due reference of this priceless majestic Indian creature. The narration covers the exclusive habitat in these nature’s paradises, their exclusive wildlife (flora & fauna) and their habits. The geography, climate, and vegetation of the region is part of the description. The basic amenities in these reserves has gone up, but with the similar pace influx of visitors has also gone up, accordingly the creation also gives a clarion call to all wildlife lovers, to safeguard the wider interests of mankind particularly at the juncture when the natural world of Indian subcontinent stand at the cross roads.