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Wildlife of Rajasthan |
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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. Typical areas representing each of the ecosystems have been earmarked as special areas wildlife.
Bhensrod Garh Sanctuary of Rajasthan
Bhensrod Garh Fort lies on the right bank of the Chambal River at a distance of around 50 Km from Kota. The fort is set amidst scenic surroundings and a village lies within the fort. Bhainsrodhgarh has a 14th century fort which was never besieged by an enemy force. Perched on a ridge overlooking the Chambal River, it is still occupied by the descendents of a feudal family. A prior permission is needed to visit the fort. An ancient temple of Gaipar Nath Mahadev on the way is an idyllic picnic spot is also worth a visit...More..
Keoladeo National Park
Keoladeo National Park is situated in the town of Bharatpur in the north Indian state of Rajasthan, about 55 kms from the Agra - the city of Taj. Keoladeo National Park is famous as one of Asia's finest birding areas, with over 380 resident and migrant species, including the Common, Demoiselle and the rare Siberian Cranes. Previously known as the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, the Keoladeo National Park is also an excellent place to watch mammals like Golden Jackal, Striped Hyaena, Fishing Cat, Jungle Cat, Nilgai, Sambar, Blackbuck and wild Boar...More.. |
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Darrah Wild Life Sanctuary
The Darrah Wild Life Sanctuary was declared a wild life reserve in the year 1955. Much earlier it was the favorite hunting grounds of the royal rulers of Kota. The vegetative cover of the region was far thicker then. The dense forests were inhabited by a large number of tigers, deers and rhinos. No wonder it was the choice of the erstwhile maharajas of Kota. Even though there has been a considerable reduction in the forest area and the wildlife population has also declined, it is nonetheless well worth a visit when on a Tour to Kota...More..
Ranthambore National Park
Ranthambhore National Park spans an area of about 400 sq km. The tiger is relatively easier to spot in Ranthambhore than in many other National Parks in India. The Ranthambore tiger reserve also supports a large number of other wild species including leopards, jungle cat, hyena, jackal, porcupine, wild boar, sloth bear, marsh crocodile, langur, Indian gazelle, spotted deer, sambar (Asiatic stag) and nilgai (blue bull). The langur is the only primate found in Ranthambhore National Park and is abundant...More..
Jaisamand Wildlife Sanctuary
Covering a total area of 160 sq km, it is famous for Leopards. Jaisamand Sanctuary was established in the year 1957. The natural environs of the sanctuary harbors countless wild species including sloth bear, leopard, chital, chinkara, wild boar and a number of breeding birds like darter, open bill stork, pond heron, little cormorant and Indian shag. The lake is best place to view crocodiles and also a number of fish...More.. |
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Tal Chappar Sanctuary
During the month of September, the sanctuary comes alive with the chirping of various migratory birds including montagur's, marsh harrier, pale harrier, imperial eagle, tawny eagle, short toed eagle, sparrow hawk, skylark, crested lark, ring drove, brown dove, blue jay, green bee eaters, black ibis and demoiselle cranes...More..
Desert National Park
Surrounded by Vindhya and Aravalli ranges, the Desert National park provides a panoramic view with waterfalls. The three major lakes - Rajbaugh, Milak talao and Padam talao serve as watering holes for the various wild species. It is 180 km south-east of Jaipur and at a distance of 275 km from Agra. 410 km of desert ecology speckled with dhok, ronj, salai, bear and palm trees, it is a haven for various species...More..
Kumbhalgarh sanctuary
Kumbhalgarh sanctuary is also a mecca for bird-watchers with numerous avian species that are residents of the sanctuary. The usually reticent jungle fowls are easily spotted along with white breasted kingfisher, parakeets, golden oriole, varieties of pigeons, bulbul, red owls to name just a few of the avian species that can be found in the haunting wilderness of the Kumbhalgarh sanctuary...More.. |
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State Symbols
State Tree - Khejari
State Flower - Rohida
State Bird - Godawan or Great Indian Bustard
State Animal - Chinkara (an antelope) |
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