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Rajasthan is a heaven for a wide spectrum of wild life. On the one part while you have desert land . All wildlife sanctuaries are accessible by car and all have accommodation within or near them.
Rajasthan is the home of the tigers, black bucks,chinkara, the rare desert fox,the endangered caracal, the great Indian bustard,gavial, monitor lizard,wild boars,porcupine. Migratory birds like the common crane, ducks,coots, pelicans and the rare Siberian cranes,imperial sandgrouse, falcons, buzzards flocks to this state during the winter months. |
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| Typical areas representing each of the ecosystems have been earmarked as special areas wildlife. Rajasthan boasts of two National Parks,over a dozen Sanctuaries and two Closed Areas. Most of these areas are open to visitors round the year but are closed briefly during the monsoon. |
Desert National Sanctuary
Established in 1980,it is 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 winter. Best time to visit is September to March.
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Ranthambhore National Park
This is the state’s most well-known tiger reserve under Project Tiger.Home of an ecpansive variety of other animals in is 392 sq km area, one can spot sambhar,cheetal,wild boar,leopard,sloth bear,jackal,hyena among others. Artificial lakes,dense forests and the shield of the Aravallis have helped to make this park very impressive and interesting. Best time to visit is Ocotber to April. |
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Bhensrod Garh Sanctuary
A fairly new sanctuary, it was established in 1983 & covers a total area of 229 sq km of scrub & dry deciduous forest. Leopards,chinkara,sloth bear can be spotted here if one is lucky. The best time to visit is between October and May. |
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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 rains and provide shelter to sloth bear,leopard,flying squirrel. It is also the only sanctuary where the Indian wolf is breeding & Spetember to November. |
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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. Best time to visit is between November and January.. |
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Darrah Sanctuary
Previously the hunting ground of the Kota maharajas, this sanctuary was established in 1955 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. The best time tovisit is between February and May. |
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Keoladeo Ghana National Park
Bhratpur Declared a National Park in 1983,this 29 sq km park is one of the world’s greatest heronries. Its shallow,fresh waer 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. |
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Sariska Tiger Reserve
The other tigerland in Rajasthan which was brought under Project Tiger in 1979. Other than leopard,sambhar,nilgai,wild dog, and chinkara, the ruins of 9th and 10th century temples exist here. Best time to visit is November to June. |
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