When you first heard about Rajasthan, what images came first? Its rich history, well-known for forts, cultural legacy, and large desert would be among things. You are really mistaken if you believe that this marks the end of the list. Rajasthan has rich flora and wildlife as well; one may examine this by looking at the many Wildlife Sanctuaries found there.
Rajasistan’s wildlife protection zones are helping the state increase eco-tourism. Visiting these places will allow you, as a wildlife enthusiast, to record endless events on your camera and brain. Various threatened animal, bird, and reptile species call these Rajasthan Budget Trip Package nature reserves home.
Rajasistan’s Wildlife Sanctuaries
Ranthambore National Park, seen from Sawai Madhopur
When you discuss Rajasitanian wildlife, Ranthambore National Park comes first in your thoughts. This is so because visiting tigers is one of the most popular trips in India. Covering 1334 sq. km, this national park in the Sawai Madhopur region offers enough for tourists to see.
Along with various bird species, you also find leopard, board, mugger crocodile, rhesus monkey, gray langur, sloth bear, striped hyena, sambar beside the tigers. Every year, the footfall in this national park is rising and it helps to draw wildlife photographers and enthusiasts from all around.
Another tiger reserve included in the ecoregion of Kathiawar-Gir dry deciduous forests and the Aravalli Range is Sariska Tiger Reserve, Alwar Originally covered an 881km2 area, Sariska Tiger Reserve joined Project Tiger in 1978. Officially opening as a national park in 1990, it claims to be the first reserve worldwide with effectively moved tigers. Rich in terms of vegetation and fauna, it has a broad spectrum of animal life.
Keoladeo National Park, Bharatpur
It is a World Heritage Site and home to 366 different kinds of birds. One more interesting feature of this park is that it is a man-made, man-managed wetland formally designated as a protected refuge in 1971.
Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary, Kumbhalgarh
Already home to many species, it became one of the locations selected for the Asiatic lion reintroduction.
Along with a Fort, the area is also very varied and consists of hills, plains, and piedmonts. Among the species seen here are leopard, chausingha, chinkara, sloth bear, golden jackal, red spurfowl, golden oriole, white-breasted kingfisher, etc.
Darrah Wildlife Sanctuary, Kota
Comprising three wildlife sanctuaries—the other two are Jawahar Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary and Chambal Wildlife Sanctuary—Darrah National Park is part of This one is a part of the ecoregion of Kathiawar-Gir dry deciduous woods, much like many other wildlife places in Rajasistan.
Darrah Wildlife Sanctuary was among many other sanctuaries in the state under consideration for Asiatic lion reintroduction. Covering 278 km, this refuge offers home for several species including nilgai, sloth bear, porcupine, jungle cat, Bengal fox, golden jackal, striped hyena, Indian leopard, pangolin, wild boar, caracal, spotted deer, and four-horned antelope.
Mount Abu
Rising high and covering a total area of 6km (3.7 mi) in breadth and 19km (12 mi), it is among the animal sanctuaries worldwide. One of the most interesting aspects is that it extends out onto a plateau and rises to 5,650 feet (1,722 m), the highest peak in the Aravali Range known as Guru Shikhar.
Apart from being a part of the Kathiawar-Gir dry deciduous forests ecoregion, Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary becomes a home for 157 species of monocots, 663 species of dicots along with a varied fauna. Among the animals are grey mongoose, pangolin, langur, fox, Jackal, wolf, jungle cat, sambar, wild boar, leopard, etc. Indian crested porcupine and Indian hedgehog
Pratapgarh
Rising 600 meters above sea level, the sanctuary gets 756 mm of yearly rainfall. It is mostly well-known for providing a great range of birds as well as other animals and wildlife. It is also part of the Asiatic Lion Reintroduction Project and consists of a famous site known Lakhiya Bhata, where ancient artwork etched on rocks may be seen.
Kaila Devi Wildlife Sanctuary, Karauli
Covering 674 sq km, Kaila Devi Wildlife Sanctuary is a component of Ranthambore located in Rajasistan’s Karauli district. Two rivers run within the sanctuary: Chambal in the south-east and River Banas from the west. It has been called after the temple of the local goddess “Kailadevi,” in a hamlet of the same name.
Apart from many of birds, you can see sambar, Indian wolf. Sloth bears; striped hyena; panther; Bengal tiger; wild boar; chinkara; jackal; etc. Officially opening as a refuge in 1983, it has drawn both local and foreign visitors ever since.
National Chambal Wildlife Sanctuary, Kota
In various years, the governments of each of the three states announced their own parts of this river as protected zones. While Madhya Pradesh carried this under the Wildlife Protection Act of 1972, Rajasistan and Uttar Pradesh did so in 1979. Apart from the concentrated species, the other wildlife regions of Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh reveal all the main species of animals and birds.
Jaisamand Sanctuary, Udaipur
Also referred to as Dhebar Lake or Jaisamand lake given the water body’s close proximity to the shrine. The second-largest manmade lake in India, the water body of the Jaisamand Sanctuary is the most astonishing information about it. Covering 162 km, the sanctuary allows visitors to intimately see the Rajasitanian fauna.
Along with three islands spanning 10 to 40 acres (160,000 m2), each, the lake’s beauty and characteristics increase the appeal of this location. Along with mongoose, four-horned antelope, deer, wild boar, panther, etc., being part of Kathiawar-Gir dry deciduous woods provides home for many migrating birds.
Conclusion
By ending Rajasthan Budget Tour Packages, we may suggest to you a special location in Rajasistan where one may see animals. You have to visit Jawai Leopard Safari to see the fauna of this largest state. One may enjoy this safari in the vicinity of Jawai Dam, the biggest dam in Western Rajasthan. Since you can see the familiarity of these large calm cats with humans, the Leopard Safari in Jawai will be special.
Nearby are few places to stay in this wildlife protection region as Aravali Hills is nearby. The greatest resort in Jawai for a deluxe tent stay furnished with all the contemporary conveniences is Thour Nature Resorts. Leopard Safari or Full Day Jungle Safari is rather reasonably priced to book. Living with them will enable you to gather a lifetime of many priceless memories.