Visit these amazing Wildlife Sanctuaries of Rajasthan
Rajasthan is a state which is mainly popular for its art, culture and traditions. As this is a desert state so it is mainly popular for its camels and desert safaris. But, it is considerable to know that Rajasthan has splendid wild life sanctuaries too. Bird and Wildlife sanctuaries of Rajasthan are a must visit for this season. If you wish to visit Rajasthan then don’t miss to visit these amazing Wildlife Sanctuaries of Rajasthan.
Desert National Sanctuary, Jaisalmer
The Desert National Park is one of the important Wildlife Sanctuaries of Rajasthan. Situated near Jaisalmer, this sanctuary is sprawling over an area of 3162 square kilometers. This sanctuary is unique as 20 per cent of the area is constituted of sand dunes. Jeep safari is one of the attractions of Desert National Sanctuary Jaisalmer. At this sanctuary, visitors can find Great Indian Bustard, which is one of the most rare birds in the world.
In Desert National Park, there are century old’s collection of plant and animal fossils. You can spot hedgehogs, wolves, Bengal foxes, desert foxes, chinkara and black bucks. Desert National Park can be visited between October to February which is the best time to go there.
Sariska National Park, Alwar
The Sariska Tiger Reserve or Sariska National Park is one of the most popular Wildlife Sanctuaries of Rajasthan. Situated in the Alwar district in Rajasthan, the sanctuary was earlier the hunting grounds of the State of Alwar. It is spread over 866 square kilometers. The people around the world come to see population of Royal Bengal Tigers at Sariska Tiger Reserve.
This reserve has varieties of wild animals such as sambhar, golden jackals, Rhesus monkeys, wild boars, the four horned antelope, chinkara, nilgai, striped hyenas, caracal, jungle cats and leopards. There are various species of birds too.
Other attractions of the place are Kankanwadi Fort, the Pandupol Hills and the Hanuman Temple on the Pandupol Hill. If you wish to visit the place then best time is between October to June.
Sita Mata Sanctuary, Pratapgarh
The visit to Sita Mata Wildlife Sanctuary will be memorable for you. Situated in Pratapgarh district of Rajasthan, the sanctuary is spread over an area of 423 sq km. Among all wildlife sanctuaries of Rajasthan, this one offers impeccable views as the wildlife sanctuary encompasses three different landscapes.
This sanctuary has variety of animals like the neelgai, wild bear, spotted deer, porcupine, leopard, pangolin, wild boar, caracal, four horned antelope neelgai and wild bear. In Sita Mata Sanctuary, you can also find of wide variety of birds too.
It is 45 kms away from Pratapgarh and has maximum no. of high value teak trees in the country. The best time to visit the sanctuary is between October and March.
Ranthambore National Park, Sawai Madhopur
This is one of the most popular wildlife sanctuaries of Rajasthan. Situated in the Sawai Madhopur district in Rajasthan, Ranthambore National Park attracts large no. of tourists every year. In 1980, it was declared as a National Park. The park surrounds the Ranthambore Fort which makes it more attractive.
This National Park is best known for its tiger population. You can spot animals like chitals, sloth bears, hyenas, sambars, wild boars, nilgai, leopards and tigers in the park. The no. of tigers in the park are increasing with the efforts of government. The best time to visit the park is in the months of November and May.
Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary, Kumbhalgarh
Spread over an area of 578 sq km, Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Rajsamand district of Rajasthan. In fact, this wildlife sanctuary surrounds the Kumbhalgarh Fort. As the sanctuary walls the fort so it makes it more attractive. This is only 100 kms away from Udaipur. Wildlife Sanctuaries of Rajasthan
This Kumbhalgarh sanctuary is adobe to many of the endangered species. At the sanctuary, you can find hares, nilgai, sambhar, jungle cats, hyenas, sloth bears, leopards, chinkaras, four horned antelopes and wolves. Even various species of the birds can be found too.
The natural grandeur of Kumbhalgarh is the most attractive feature of the place. The best time to visit the sanctuary is from October to March.
Mount Abu Sanctuary, Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuaries of Rajasthan
Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in the Aravalli Hills of Rajasthan. This sanctuary measures 9 km in length and 6 km in breadth. It is interesting to know that sanctuary has almost 112 plant families belonging to 449 genera and 820 species. This is one of the oldest sanctuaries in the Aravalli range.
Other feature of the place is variety of orchid species. The wildlife sanctuary has given shelter to lions, tigers, leopards, hedgehogs, langurs, foxes, hyenas, jackals, small Indian civets, jungle cats, sambhars, porcupines, Indian hares, mongoose, pangolin, bears and wild boars.
The best attraction of the sanctuary is grey jungle fowl and spot leopard. The sanctuary can be visited two times in a year i.e. April to June and November to February.
