Wildlife Sanctuaries in Rajasthan
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Ranthambore
Wildlife Sanctuary
Ranthambhore, in the state of Rajasthan, is one of the smallest Project Tiger
reserves. It's name comes from the vast fort that stands in the middle of the
forest. The name Ranthambore is derived from two hills in the area, Ran and
Thanbhor. Another version says that Ranthambhore was once called Rana Stambhapura
or City of the Pillars of War!
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Sariska Wildlife
Sanctuary
This park is situated only 200 km from Delhi and 107 kms from Jaipur. Although
larger than Ranthambor, it is less commercialised and has less tigers but a
similar topography. It covers an area of 800 sq km in total, with a core area
of approximately 500 sq km. The Northern Aravali Hills dominate the skyline
with their mixture of sharp cliffs and long narrow valleys. The area was declared
a sanctuary in 1955 and became a National Park in 1979.
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Keoladeo
National Park, Bharatpur
This magnificent bird haven in actual came into being paradoxically as a duck
shooting preserve for Maharaja Suraj Mull of Bharatpur. He transformed the shallow
depression formed by the confluence of River Gambhir and River Banganga into
a reservoir by damming the rainwater in monsoons.
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Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary
The Sanctuary comprises the oldest mountain ranges - The Aravali. It was declared
as a Wildlife Sanctuary in 1960. Apart from having several sightseeing places
this sanctuary is a draw for nature lovers as it has great potential for Eco-tourism,
In shape this sanctuary is long and narrow but the top spreads out into a picturesque
plateau which is about 19 km. is length and 5-8 km. in breadth.
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Bhensrod Garh Wildlife
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, chinkara, sloth bear
can be spotted here if one is lucky.
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Darrah Wildlife Sanctuary
An erstwhile royal hunting preserve of the Maharaja of Kota, it is a thickly
forested sanctuary lying along the southeastern border of Kota. This hilly sanctuary
with thick forests is worth a visit.
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Desert National
Sanctuary
The Desert National Park is an excellent example of the ecosystem of the Thar
Desert and its rich fauna. The Sudashri forest post is the most ideal place
for observing wildlife in the Desert National Park.
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Jaisamand Wildlife
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.
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Kumbhalgarh Wildlife
Sanctuary
Is located in the most rugged of the Aravali in Pali, Rajsamand and Udaipur
districts of Rajasthan. It takes name after the impressive historic fort of
Kumbhalgarh, which come into view over the Park. It is 578 sq Kms in area and
at an altitude of 500 to 1,300m.
