Rajasthan – the incredible state of India has always been on the topmost list amongst the wanderlust traveller coming to India, be it the eco-tourism, heritage tourism, spiritual tourism or wildlife tourism. The colourful state of India
enjoys the status of largest state of country and it is notably
prosperous in terms of wildlife heritage. Apart from all these the state
is an abode of many endangered species which includes tiger and
leopards. Best of all, best being home to some of the renowned wildlife
sanctuaries and national parks; the magical land of Rajputs warrior’s
offers ultimate wildlife destinations for tourists in Rajasthan. Here is a list of some of the popular wildlife spot of the state.
Ranthambore National Park – Ranthambore
is counted among the most visited forest reserves in India for spotting
tigers. It was established in the year 1955 as the Sawai Madhopur Game
Sanctuary and became a part of the Project Tiger in 1973. On November 1,
1980, Ranthambore was officially declared as National Park that spans
392 km currently. It is famous for a thriving population of Bengal
Tigers who could be easily spotted in the daytime as well. Besides the
big cat, you can also spot chital, mugger crocodile, rhesus macaque,
gray langur, sloth bear, striped hyena, sambar, wild boar, nilgai, and
Indian leopard.
Sariska Tiger ReserveSariska Tiger Reserve :- Sariska
park located in Alwar district, Sariska spans over 866 km, it is a part
of the Kathiawar-Gir dry deciduous forests’ ecoregion and the Aravalli
Range as well. Other than tigers, this place is also known for its
mineral resources like copper. Once upon a time, it was the hunting
preserve for the royalty of Alwar State, after independence, it slowly
emerged to become a wildlife reserve in 1955. In the year 1978, it
became a part of Project Tiger and in 1990, it officially became a
national park. More than a decade before, there was a dearth of tigers
in this reserve and poaching was ascribed the major reason this.
Kumbhalgarh Wildlife SanctuaryKumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary : –This
park located Rajsamand District, Kumbhalgarh wildlife sanctuary is a
part of Kathiawar-Gir dry deciduous forests ecoregion and extends across
the Aravalli Range as well. It is named after the fort of Kumbhalgarh
which also becomes a big attraction for the tourists. Like many other
forest reserves in Rajasthan, this one is also home to a large number of
birds along with mammals. You can spot Indian hare, chinkara,
chausingha, nilgai, sambhar, jungle cat, golden jackal, striped hyena,
sloth bear, Indian leopard, and Indian wolf. When it comes to treating
bird watchers, this sanctuary does its part with white-breasted
kingfisher, dove, bulbul, grey pigeon, golden oriole, parakeet, red
spurfowl, peacocks, and grey junglefowl as well.
Jawai Leopard Conservation –
Jawai Bandh Pali Rajasthan :- As we talked about the hidden gems which
are quickly emerging to be the best tourist spots in the state, here’s
one which promises you an enthralling tour no matter which month you
visit in. Jawai is located near the Sumerpur town of Pali District and
it offers a perfect ecosystem that you can enjoy in any season. It has a
booming population of leopards, crocodiles, birds, and various other
animals. The leopard safari remains the biggest attraction for the
visitors as the big cats can be spotted very easily at this place. What
makes Jawai a better destination for seeing leopards is hilly terrain
and lack of dense forests.
Keoladeo National Park, BharatpurKeoladeo National Park, Bharatpur : – Also
known as Keoladeo Ghana National Park or Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, this
place is a major attraction for the ornithologists around the world. It
is home to 366 species of birds and also a World Heritage Site. Another
notable fact about this park is that it is a man-made and man-managed
wetland that officially became a protected sanctuary in 1971. Besides
the birds, it is home to 7 species of turtles and amphibians, 5 species
of lizards, 13 species of snakes along with 379 species of flowering
plants. The founder of World Wildlife Fund, Peter Scott considered
Keoladeo as one of the best destinations for bird-watchers in the world.
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