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Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary
The beauty of Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary is extremely
captivating and the brilliant sight of rare birds amidst
such paramount greenery, makes this place seem unnatural.
This is one of those lucky sanctuaries that has pretty much
everything to offer; culture, history, excellent wildlife &
of course an amazing array of exotic birds. Two-thirds of
the Park lies under water and the remaining one-third is
covered in dry deciduous forests and extensive grasslands.
Keoladeo Ghana National Park, Bharatpur
Declared a National Park in 1983, this 29 sq km park is one
of the world's greatest heronries. Its shallow, fresh water
marsh attracts thousands of migratory birds. Over 10,000
nests of egrets, darters, cormorants, grey herons and storks
hatch nearly 20,000 to 30,000 chicks every year. There is an
infinite variety of migratory birds. Mammals like the
sambhar, blackbuck, chital, nilgai, fishing cat, otter and
mongoose also roam freely here.
Best time to visit is August to February.
Ranthambhore National Park
This is the state's point of the Aravallis, the Guru Shikhar,
lies in this 289 sq km sanctuary. Established in 1960, this
provides shelter to the common languar, wild boar, sambhar
and leopard. The grey jungle fowl can also be spotted here.
Besides, a number of flowering trees enhance the beauty of
this place.
Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary - Alwar
The other tigerland in Rajasthan which was brought under
Project Tiger in 1979. Other than leopard, sambhar, nilgaai,
wild dog and chinkara, the ruins of 9th and 10th century
temples exist here.
Kumbhalgarh Sanctuary
The majestic fort of Kumbhalgarh overlooks the 578 sq. km.
sanctuary. The Aravallis hills, which remain barren for most
of the year, turn green during rains and provide shelter to
sloth bear, leopard, flying squirrel. It is also the only
sanctuary where the Indian wolf is breeding suesssfully.
Mount Abu Sanctuary
The highest point of the Aravallis, the Guru Shikhar, lies
in this 289 sq km sanctuary. Established in 1960, this
provides shelter to the common langaur, wild boar, sambhar
and leopard. The grey jungle fowl can also be spotted here.
Besides, a number of flowering trees enhance the beauty of
this pace.
Bhensrod Garh Sanctuary
A fairly new sanctuary, it was established in 1983 and
covers a total area of 229 sq. km. of scrub and dry
deciduous forest. Leopards, chinkaara, sloth bear can be
spotted here if one is lucky.
Darrah Sanctuary
Previously the hunting ground of the Kota maharajas, this
sanctuary was established in 1995 and covers an area of 266
sq. km. This hilly sanctuary with its thick forests is worth
a visit. The animals here include wolf, sloth bear, chinkara
and leopard.
Desert National Sanctuary
Established in 1980, it is a colossal park sprawling on 3162
sq. km. It has shrubs and trees in addition to rolling sand
dunes. The wildlife wealth here comprises fox, desert cat,
hare, spiney tail uromastix and sand fish. Thousands of
sparrows, imperial sand grouse, bustards, falcons and eagles
migrate here during the winters.
Jaisamand Sanctuary
Established in 1957, this sanctuary is located beside the
man-made lake of the same name. Covering a total area of 160
sq. km., it harbours sloth bear, leopard, chital, chinkara,
wild boar and a number of birds. Some crocodiles and fish
also be spotted here.
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