Wildlife Adventure Rajasthan

Rajasthan is the only state that can proudly in two National parks, one Tiger Project, one serf National Park and twenty-four wildlife sanctuaries. The tiger is the biggest attraction of the state. According to naturalists, Sariska Tiger Reserve d Ranthambhor National Park are the best irks in the country for observing and photographing the activities of the tiger. The leopard is common in almost every sanctuary of Rajasthan.

The herbivorous population includes blue bull, chital and sambar which are the pride different forest areas. Deer and antelopes can 3 seen frequently during day time. Wild boars and langurs are a common sight. Black buck is common in Talchhapar sanctuary.

The Great Indian Bustard and chinkara are the pride of the Thar Desert. The Desert National ark is an excellent example of the ecosystem of Desert and its diverse fauna. The Indian grey wolf can be seen at Kumbhalgarh sanctuary. The flying squirrel gliding from one tree to another can be seen at Sitamata sanctuary. Jawahar Sagar and Chambal sanctuaries are famous for the gavial.

Ranthambhor National Park:
Wildlife of RajasthanOne of the most famous tiger reserves of India, Ranthambore National Park, Rajasthan came under the Project Tiger in 1980. Located in eastern Rajasthan, it is surrounded by the Vindhyas and Aravallis, has many artificial lakes and is home to many beautiful pavilions, palaces and the Ranthambore fort, which creates a unique backdrop to the stunning views of the barbaric nature of the wild cats here. This former hunting preserves of the Jaipur royalty, tigers, leopards, sambhars or Indian deers, cheetals, sloth bears, neelgais or blue bulls, chinkaras or Indian gazelles, hyenas, jackals, oxes, caracals, jungle cats, ratels, langurs and wild boars along with over 300 species of birds in the park are quite used to click of the cameras and do not really bother when they see humans trying to sneak into their private lives. Infinite number of still photographs and movies related to the tigers that have been shot here bear a testimony to this fact.

Desert National Park and Sanctuary:
Sprawling over 3162 sq km on the vast tracts of the sandy desert lands around Jaisalmer, Desert National Park and Sanctuary was conceptualized in 1980 to conserve the eco-system and the drought-resistant species of the region. The most notable achievement of the park is saving the Great Indian Bustard that had till recently been in the list of endangered species. Insects and animals typical to the arid areas such as the spiny-tailed uromastix living in underground colonies, desert monitors, which look like miniature replicas of dragons, sandfish that has adapted itself to 'swim' under the sand, chameleons and snakes such as the poisonous and deadly saw-scaled viper and Sind krait can also be found here. One can also spot desert hares, hedgehogs, predatory Indian wolfs, desert foxes and desert gerbils here with patience that marks a true wildlife lover.

Sariska National Park:
A tiger reserve in Alwar, Sariska National Park serves as the hunting grounds for the Alwar royalty, was declared a sanctuary in 1958 and finally, a tiger reserve in 1979. It houses the ruins of a fort, more than 1000 year old temples and the beautiful royal hunting lodge that has now been converted into a luxury hotel. Being situated on the Aravallis, Sariska's forests consist of low hills, steep escarpments, wide valleys and hill plateaus, making it a natural habitat for the endangered species of tigers. Being a major milk pocket, the cattle have eroded the region and the environmental balance of the region has been disturbed by the human interferences, posing a major threat to its wildlife. With a little skilful watch, one can spot leopards, tigers, wild dogs, sambhars, neelgais or blue bulls, cheetals, four-horned antelopes, ratels, and chinkaras here.

Keoladeo Ghana National Park:
Known all over the world as one of the best water-bird sanctuaries, Keoladeo Ghana National Park is the winter retreat of more than 400 species of our feathered friends from all over the world including China and Siberia, and especially the rare Siberian cranes. It has shallow, fresh water marsh that is the first love of so many migratory birds that made it one of the finest duck-hunting grounds for the erstwhile Maharajas until it was declared a national park in 1983. Painted storks, spoonbills, ibises, geese and duck, cranes, herons and egrets, pelicans and flamingos, paradise flycatchers, parakeets, cormorants and darters, kingfishers, blue jays, shrikes, orioles, eagles and harriers make it a bird-watcher's paradise. There is an artificial lake in the park in which you go for an exotic boat ride to take a closer look of its rich fauna, which includes sambhars, blackbucks, chitals, neelgais, fishing cats, otters and mongooses.

Mount Abu Sanctuary:
Mount Abu is the highest peak in the Aravalli Range at a average height of 1,219 mtr's above sea level is the oasis in the deserted land of Rajasthan and posses the honor of being the only hill-station in Rajasthan as well as north-west India. Situated amidst lush green forested hills on the highest peak in the Aravali range is also the summer capital for the Indian state of Rajasthan, home to lakes, waterfalls and green forests, the hill retreat, has a very cool and soothing climate thanks to its rich flora covering the entire hillside that includes coniferous trees and flowering shrubs. The road leading to Mount Abu is a curved one characterized by arid region dotted with huge rocks in weird shapes and high velocity winds. The only hill station in Rajasthan, Mount Abu is more than just a summer retreat. The Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary was established in 1960 and covers 290 km² of the mountain. Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary is located in one of the oldest mountain ranges of India, the Aravalli range. It was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1960. The Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary is home to many sightseeing points offering fantastic views. It is made from igneous rocks which have formed large cavities in many areas due to the weathering effects of wind and water. This is common throughout the entire Mount Abu region. Many people visit the Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary just for the sightseeing and views, but most visit The Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary for the animals and birds. The Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary is about 7 kilometres long and only 300 metres wide. This means that while you take the long walk down The Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary you won’t miss much on either side. In addition to the sightseeing opportunities, the Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary is a popular destination for eco-tourism. The Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary crosses a variety of mountain highs, from 300m to 1722m at Gurashikhar- the highest peak in the Aravali Ranges.

Kumbhalgarh Sanctuary:
Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary is a major attraction for the tourists coming to Udaipur. This Sanctuary falls under the Rajsamand district of Rajasthan. Kumbhalgarh Park lies at a distance of 65 kms from Udaipur on Udaipur - Pali - Jodhpur road. If you are a wild-life lover, this is a perfect place for you to visit. Sprawled in an area of 578 sq km, Kumbhalgarh Sanctuary encircles the massive fort of Kumbhalgarh. This wildlife park has imbibed its name from the same fort. Broadening across the Aravalli Range, Kumbhalgarh Sanctuary is located in the most rugged of the Aravali in Pali, Rajsamand and Udaipur districts of Rajasthan. Kumbhalgarh Sanctuary with an area of 578 sq Km and at an altitude of 500 to 1,300m is home to a very large variety of wild life, some of which are highly endangered species. The sanctuary provides natural abode to many creatures like Wolf, Leopards, Sloth bear, Hyena, jackal, Jungle cat, Sambhar, Nilgai, Chausingha (the four horned antelope), Chinkara and Hare. In fact, Kumbhalgarh is the only sanctuary of Rajasthan, where you can trace wolf engaged in its activities. The Aravalis hills, which remain barren for most of the year, turns green during rains and provide shelter to sloth bear, leopard, flying squirrel. Kumbalgarh is the only sanctuary of Rajasthan, where activities of the rarely found wolf can be seen. More than forty wolves inhabit the Joba area of the sanctuary. During summer, when water becomes scarce, pack of wolves roaming around water holes is a common sight.

Gajner Wildlife Sanctuary:
The Gajner Wildlife Sanctuary, Rajasthan, is one of the premier natural reserves in the state and is a major tourist attraction. Well-known as a hunting ground for the Maharaja of Bikaner, the Gajner Wildlife Sanctuary has a lake which is being visited by a variety of animals coming from different parts of Rajasthan. Besides this, the lake provides the tourists with a spectacular view.

Tal Chapper Sanctuary:
On the fringe of the Thar Dessert, about 132 kilometres from Bikaner, lies this unique refuge of flat land interspersed with shallow low lying open grasslands and trees which give the appearance of the Savannahs; which house the most elegant antelope found in India, the ‘Black Buck’. The months from October to February are the best.

Sajjangarh Wildlife Sanctuary:
This sanctuary is 5 kilometres to the west of Udaipur and surrounds the Sajjangarh palace which has a magnificent view of the city’s lakes, palaces and the surrounding Aravalis. Animals found here include Chital, Sambar, Wild Boar, Nilgai, Panther, Hyena, Hare and Jackal as well as many reptiles and birds. As is the case with the rest of Rajasthan, winter months from October to February are the best to travel here.

Machiya Safari Park, Jodhour:
Situated in Jodhpur and on your way to Jaisalmer you come across this most visited tiger reserves of Rajasthan. It is also home to deer, desert fox, monitor lizard, blue bulls, rabbits, wild cats, mongoose, monkeys and migratory birds. Ideal time to visit here is from October to February while you may avail jeep safari. If you are planning to explore the wildlife national park of Jodhpur, take the Palace on Wheels luxury train which is the famous train for Rajasthan.

Mukundara Tiger Reserve, Kota
It houses about 50 tigers in an area of 759 square km and is the third largest tiger home in the country. Jeep safari is the only option here and ideal time to visit this dense vegetation habitat in Kota is January to March.

Baretha Wildlife Sanctuary, Bharatpur
Situated about 45 km from Bharatpur is the Baretha Wildlife sanctuary which is surrounded by uneven pathways and water, making the site quite adventurous! It is spread across an area of about 200 square km. It houses Wolf, Sambar, Blue Bull, Wild Boar, Hyena, Fox, Leopard, and migratory birds like Geese, Ducks, and Swans among the many. Ideal time to visit Baretha is February to November while you may avail to explore the forest in a jeep for that extra tinge of adventure.