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Ranthambore National Park, Sawai Madhopur
Nestled amidst lush and picturesque surroundings of the Aravalis and
the Vindhya mountain ranges in Sawai Madhopur district of Rajasthan,
Ranthambore National Park is amongst the finest national parks and tiger
reserves of India. Covering an area of approximately 400 sq km
consisting of highly undulating and rugged terrain with numerous rocky
ridges, hills, valleys and artificial lakes and pools, Ranthambore is
primarily known for high density of Royal Bengal Tigers, promising
better opportunities to see this majestic animal in his own natural
habitat. Once a favorite hunting ground of the Maharaja of Jaipur,
Ranthambore was declared cover under Project Tiger in 1973 and attained
the status of a national park in 1980.
The lush vegetation covers combined with adequate availability of waters
support a wide variety of wildlife. For a relatively small area,
Ranthambore shelters over 30 species of mammal, 272 bird species, 12
reptile species and 350 plant species including 50 aquatic plants. On
tours to Ranthambore National Park, you can see tigers prowling cleverly
in the lush grasslands in search for their prey or drinking water on the
banks of lakes and watering holes during the evening. Besides Tigers,
Ranthambore National Park also shelters Leopards, Chitals, Sambars,
Sloth Bears, Hyenas, Wild Boars, Mongooses, Indian Hare, Monitor Lizards
and a wide variety of exotic and colorful birds.
Also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ranthambore National Park in Sawai
Madhopur houses some interesting historical ruins, including the 10th
century Ranthambore Fort, which is considered the oldest existing fort
in Rajasthan. In addition, the park has several lake palaces and
cenotaphs, adding to its beauty. On your tours to Ranthambore National
Park, you can also see the Jogi Mahal (housing the second-largest Banyan
tree in India) and Raj Bagh. Tigers have often been seen roaming freely
in these ruins. Jeep and elephant safaris are quite popular in
Ranthambore National Park. You too can enjoy exciting jeep safaris to
explore the exceptional natural beauty and amazing wildlife of the
Ranthambore National Park. The Ranthambore National Park is well
connected by road to Sawai Madhopur, the nearest town from the park. The
best time to visit the Ranthambore National Park is between October and
March.
Desert National Park, Jaisalmer
Located amidst the unending sand dunes of the Thar, close to
Indo-Pak border in western Rajasthan, the Desert National Park is known
for its fragile ecosystem and unique and diverse flora and fauna.
Situated just 40 km from the golden city of Jaisalmer, the Desert
National Park is one of the largest national parks of India covering an
area over 3,150 sq km. The Desert National Park in Jaisalmer is
primarily known for its rich populations of the endangered Great Indian
Bustards and a variety of other wild animals including some rare
wildlife species. The Desert National Park Jaisalmer is also known for
its towering sand dunes and exciting camel and jeep safaris.
The topography of the Desert National Park, Jaisalmer, chiefly
constitutes of craggy rocks, compact salt lake bottoms, inter medial
areas and fixed sand dunes that cover approx. 20% of its total area,
offering suitable conditions for the fast moving chinkaras. The
vegetation at the park comprises mainly of small grasses, shrubs and
xerophytes. The leaf cover is quite limited and so unsuitable for large
herbivorous, with camel being the only exception.
The unique topography and vegetation supports a unique wildlife in the
Desert National Park, which include Spiny-tail Lizards, Desert Monitors,
Sand Fishes, Chameleons and a wide variety of Snakes including the
deadly Vipers and Kraits. Other important wild animals in the Desert
National Park are Chinkaras, Blackbucks, Desert Foxes, Bengal Foxes,
Desert Wolves, Desert Cats, Desert Hares, Hedgehogs and Desert Gerbils.
However, it's the endangered Great Indian Bustard for which the Desert
National Park Jaisalmer in known for.
The Desert National Park also supports a rich and unique bird
population, including some rare bird species. Among commonly seen birds
in the park include the Spotted Sand Grouses, Houbara Bustards, Eagles,
Gray Partridges, Isabelline Shrikes, Desert Wheatear Demoiselle Cranes,
Stoliczka's Bushchat, Quails, Peafowl Bee-eaters, Larks, Harriers,
Falcons, Orioles, Warblers, Babblers, Buzzards, Kestrel and Vultures
etc. Sudashri forest post is an ideal place for watching and
photographing wildlife of Desert National Park, where one can spot a
group of bustards near water holes. November to March is best time to
visit the Desert National Park. The park is easily accessible by road
from Jaisalmer (40 km).
Tal Chhapar Wildlife Sanctuary, Churu
Located at a distance of 220 km from Jaipur and 80 km from Mandawa,
the Tal Chhapar Wildlife Sanctuary is a small but rich wildlife
sanctuary in Churu district of Rajasthan. Actually a flat saline
depression, Tal Chhapar Sanctuary is known for its enchanting natural
beauty and unique and fragile ecosystem. Situated in on the way of the
migratory passage of exotic birds, the Tal Chhapar Sanctuary is famous
for its rich population of Black Bucks and thousands of beautiful
migratory birds, especially the harriers, who pass over the sanctuary
during the month of September.
Truly a bird lover's paradise, the Tal Chhapar Wildlife Sanctuary comes
alive with the beautiful color of thousands of migratory birds,
especially the harriers, including Montagur's Harriers, Marsh Harriers,
Pale Harriers and Hen Harriers. Other commonly seen birds in the
sanctuary include Imperial Eagles, Tawny Eagles, Short-toed Eagle,
Sparrow Hawks, Skylarks, Crested Larks, Brown Doves, Green Bee-eaters,
Black Ibis and Demoiselle Cranes, which stay here till March.
Blue-checked Bee-eaters and Green Bee-eaters are commonly found in Tal
Chappar, for this is their breeding place. The best time to visit the
Tal Chhapar Wildlife Sanctuary in Churu is from September to March. The
Gajner Wildlife Sanctuary can easily be reached by road from Mandawa (80
km) and Jaipur.
Sariska National Park, Sariska
Situated just 32 km from Alwar and 200 km from Delhi, the Sariska
National Park is one of the most visited national parks of India.
Covering an area of approx. 800 sq km amidst picturesque surroundings of
hills and narrow valleys of the Aravallis, Sariska is primarily known
for its rich tiger population, which has been fast diminishing due to
increasing threats of poaching. Once a favorite hunting reserve of the
maharaja of Alwar, Sariska was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1958 and
was covered under the famous Project Tiger in 1979 to protect tigers and
other wildlife of the park. The Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary attained the
status of a National Park in 1982.
The Sariska National Park is home to a rich and varied flora and fauna.
The vegetation in Sariska chiefly consists of scrub-thorn arid forests,
dry deciduous forests and grasses, which provide perfect conditions for
the growth and survival of a rich variety of wildlife. On tours to
Sariska National Park, you can see tigers prowling amidst lush
grasslands and open forests in search for their prey or near watering
holes during the evening. Besides Tigers, Sariska also shelters
Leopards, Sambars, Jungle Cats, Hyenas, Deer, Chinkaras, Chausinghas or
4-horned Antelopes, Wild Boars, Indian Bison, Mongooses, Porcupines and
Monitor Lizards. The Sariska National Park also has a very rich and
varied avifauna and the park attracts thousands of exotic and colorful
birds, including Peafowl, Gray Partridges, Quails, Sand Grouses,
White-breasted Kingfishers, Horned Owls, Golden-backed Woodpeckers,
Crested serpent Eagles and Vultures to name a few.
Besides amazing varieties of flora and fauna, Sariska also has many
interesting historical sites, including the 17th century hilltop fort at
Kanakwari and amazing ruins of 9th and the 10th centuries temples. The
castle provides a panoramic view of flying Egyptian vultures and eagles.
The magnificent Sariska Palace and the beautiful Siliserh Lake are other
not to be missed attractions in the park. Visitors can also enjoy
exciting jeep safaris or book a hide overlooking one of the water holes
for tiger viewing. The Sariska National Park can easily be reached by
road from Delhi and Jaipur. The best time to visit Sariska National Park
is between November and June.
Keoladeo National Park, Bharatpur
Keoladeo Ghana National Park, popularly known as Bharatpur Bird
Sanctuary, is one of the finest national parks in India, located in the
northwestern Indian state of Rajasthan. Famous as the 'Ornithologist's
Paradise,' Keoladeo Ghana National Park in Bharatpur is world-renowned
for its unique and diverse avifauna. Once a favorite duck-hunting
reserve of the Maharajas, today the Keoladeo National Park is home to
over 400 species of birds, including some of rare and endangered
species. Also the only manmade wildlife sanctuary in India, Keoladeo was
declared a bird sanctuary in 1956, a national park in March 1982 and a
UNESCO World Heritage Site in December 1985. The Keoladeo Ghana National
Park in Bharatpur attracts thousands of bird lovers, researchers and
ornithologists from all over the world.
Keoladeo National Park in Bharatpur covers an area of approximately 29
sq km, 10 sq km of which comprises of fresh water marshes, shallow lakes
and bogs, attracting thousands of migratory water birds including the
world-famous Siberian cranes. About one third of the total bird
population at the park are migrants who spend their winters here before
returning to their breeding grounds as far away as Siberia and Central
Asia. Other commonly seen birds at Keoladeo National Park Bharatpur
include Pelicans, Cranes, Ducks, Eagles, Hawks, Pipits, Warblers,
Wheatears, Wagtails, Flycatchers, Buntings, Larks, Shanks, Painted
storks, Pipits, White Ibis, Cormorants, Pale, Marsh Harriers and Stints
to name a few.
Besides its rich and diverse avifauna, Keoladeo National Park in
Bharatpur is also known for containing a variety of flora and fauna. The
sanctuary is home to Jungle Cats, Leopard Cats, Fishing Cats, Sambars,
Chitals, Chinkaras, Blackbucks, Nilgai and Wild Boars among many others.
Keoladeo also shelters a variety of reptiles like Rock Pythons, Frogs,
Toads, Water Snakes, Snails, Turtles, Tortoises, Water Hyacinth and
Planktons etc. You can spot Rock Pythons at the python point beyond the
Keoladeo Temple. You can also enjoy a range of exciting activities at
Keoladeo Ghana National Park Bharatpur that include boat safaris in the
artificial lake, rickshaw rides and nature trekking. Among must visit
tourist attractions at Keoladeo include the Bharatpur Government Museum,
the Bharatpur Palace and Lohagarh Fort. The Keoladeo National Park in
Bharatpur is well connected by road to Agra (56 km), Delhi (172 km) and
Jaipur (176 km). The best seasons to visit Keoladeo are from August to
November for resident breeding birds and October to February for migrant
birds, including the rare Siberian cranes.
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