Sitamata Wildlife Sanctuary

Sitamata Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the richest sanctuaries from the biota point of view. Nearly 50 species of mammals, more than 325 species of birds 40 species of reptiles, 9species of amphibians, 30 species of fishes and more than 800 species of plants have been listed in the Sanctuary .This Sanctuary can be considered as “hot spot” of Rajasthan for floral and faunal diversity point of view Northern moist distribution limit of many duccan elements are passing through the Sitamata. Flying Squirrels, Four horned antelope, Tree snakes, Tree Frog, Ratal, Indian pangolin ,etc. can be seen here .This Sanctuary is famous for Four horned Antelopes and considered as best Chousinga Sanctuary of state.

Birds like Grey jungle fowl, Aravlli red spur fowl, yellow footed Green Pigeon, Alexandrine parakeet, Stork-billed kingfisher, Indian pitta, Black -headed oriole, Indian paradise Flycatcher, Black lored tit, Purple-rumped sun bird, Monarach, ultra-marine verditor flycatchers etc. can be seen in sylvan environs of the Sitamata .Lesser Floricans are worth seeing over here during mansoon at eastern outskirts of Sanctuary Sitamata Sanctuary is very rich in floral elements too. It is famous for climbers, lianas, tuberous plants and orchids ,Leea macrophylla, costus species, Firmiame locorata,Buchanania lanzan,Oroxylum indicum, Steeospermum shaveolens, Euphorbia acanalis, Neurocanthus spliocrostachys, Artennisiani lagirica, Nervilia aragoane , Vanda tessellata, Curcuma pseudomontana, Peperomia pellucida ,etc.are important rare species as far as Rajasthan is concern. These species are fairly in good number over here. Sitamata is also rich in Ferns and Bryophyte.

Best Time To Visit Sitamata Wildlife Sanctuary
The sanctuary is best explored during the day in the winter season as the weather stays pleasant and one can spot a number of migrating birds and local species of animals.

How To Reach Sitamata Wildlife Sanctuary
Most routes in the region pass through the Sitamata Wildlife Sanctuary and hence road connectivity is quite good. Buses regularly ply from Chittorgarh to other towns through the sanctuary. Tourists can book cabs or rent taxis to reach the reserve. Those travelling by private vehicles can reach Sitamata Wildlife Sanctuary from Pratapgarh via Udaipur - Pratapgarh road.