7 Best Wildlife Sanctuaries In Rajasthan To Explore

Zee Media Bureau
Jul 15, 2024

Ranthambore National Park

The National Park covers 1334 square kilometres and is home to tigers, leopards, board, mugger crocodiles, rhesus macaques, grey langurs, sloth bears, striped hyenas, sambars, and a variety of bird species.

Sariska Tiger Reserve

It has been part of Project Tiger since 1978, encompasses 881 km2 and is home to a variety of species, including Bengal tigers, honey badgers, macaques, and a rich bird population.

Keoladeo National Park

Keoladeo, home to 379 blooming plants, is a popular bird-watching spot, with 7 turtles, frogs, lizards, snakes, and 5 lizard species.

Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary

Located in Rajasthan's Rajsamand District, covers 610.528 km2 and is home to a variety of animals including leopard, chausingha, chinkara, sloth bear, golden jackal, red spurfowl, golden oriole, and white-breasted kingfisher.

Darra Wildlife Sanctuary

This sanctuary, which covers 278 kilometres, is home to a variety of animals including nilgai, sloth bear, porcupine, jungle cat, Bengal fox, golden jackal, striped hyena, Indian leopard, pangolin, wild boar, caracal, spotted deer, and four-horned antelope.

Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary

Part of the Kathiawar-Gir dry deciduous forests ecoregion, is home to 157 monocot species and 663 dicot species, resulting in a rich fauna.

Kaila Devi Wildlife Sanctuary

Located in Rajasthan's Karauli region, covers 674 square kilometres and is home to a rich range of species, including sambar, Indian wolf, sloth bear, panther, Bengal tiger, wild boar, chinkara, and jackals.

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