Rajasthan is the biggest state in
India with rich culture. Amazing forts, glamorous lakes, beautiful wildlife and
splendid mansions encourage tourism
in Rajasthan. This state has great geographical features suitable for
amazing wildlife. It is known for desert in most territories, but it also has
green forests in others. These topographical conditions are ideal for wildlife.
Desert is an ideal place for reptile species while Rocky Mountains and wetlands
are ideal for various species of birds and animals. Wildlife sanctuaries of
Rajasthan are the most popular amongst others. Many tourists come to India for
exploring these wildlife
parks of Rajasthan. Here are some famous sanctuaries of Rajasthan.
Ranthambore National Park:
This sanctuary is situated at the
junction of Aravali and Vindhya hills in Sawai Madhopur District. It is spread
over 400 square km area. There are many water resources in this park those give
huge relief in hot summer days. Animals are used to people around them and you
can watch these animals in their natural habitat here. Tigers can be seen
hunting even when tourists are watching. It is a dream park for photographer
and wildlife enthusiast. This park is available with car rental service for jungle safari. It remains
opened from October to May.
Sariska Tiger Reserve:
It is most visited reserve park
in India. It is situated in Alwar district of Rajasthan. It covers about an
area of 800 square km. There are medieval buildings in this reserve which are
also one of the main attractions of it. It was declared tiger
reserve park in 1978 as a part of India's project tiger scheme. There
are various carnivores such as leopard, jungle cat, Jackal and hyena in this
park. It also hosts amazing bird-life. Peafowl, Bush Quail, Sand Grouse, Golden
backed Wood Pecker, Crested Serpent Eagle, Grey Partridge and the Great Indian
Horned Owl are the most popular bird species in this park.
Desert National Park:
This Park is situated in Thar
Desert of Jaisalmer. It is one of the largest parks of India, covering
3100 square km area. Bird-life of this park is vivid and spectacular. Ardeotis
nigriceps (Indian Bustard), an endangered bird species, is the main attraction
here. You can see many eagles, buzzards, kestrel, harriers, falcons and
vultures in this park. Jeep
safari is available here to travel this park in a short duration. Best
visiting time for this park is November to March.
Keoladeo Ghana National Park :
This is, formerly known as Bharatpur
Bird Sanctuary, one of the finest bird's parks of India. It has both
native and migratory birds. Besides birds, this park is also inhabited by
Sambhar, boar, Chittal and Nilgai. There is a system of small water dames to
control water level in different sections. There is a temple of Keoladeo within
its boundaries.
Well, above-mentioned parks are
such famous that nature's documentary films are made in these parks. You can
see nature at its best here and you can catch glimpse of amazing wildlife.
