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» Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary Get More Information
This is truly a fantasy of feathers. It is the bird kingdom, where time takes wing. Welcome to the Keoladeo Ghana National Park at Bharatpur in Rajasthan. Spread over an area of little over 232 sq kms, Keoladeo derives its name from the Shiva Temple in the heart of the sanctuary. Formerly known as the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, ornithologist Salim Ali, is credited for bringing this park to public notice.

» Ranthambore National ParkGet More Information
The Ranthambore National Park was the hunting ground of Maharaja of Jaipur. In 1955, it was declared a game sanctuary; in 1980, it became a national park. But with the commissioning of Project Tiger in 1972, it was included in the project. With the addition of neighbouring Keladevi and Mansingh sanctuaries, the total area of the national park stands at 1,334 sq km. But the entire park - the core area is just 392 sq kms - is not open to the public.

» Sariska Wildlife SanctuaryGet More Information
Sharp cliffs of hills and narrow valleys of the Aravallis dominate the landscape of Sariska, whose forests are dry and deciduous. Within the Sariska wildlife sanctuary there are the ruins of medieval temples of Garh-Rajor, belonging to the 10th and 11th centuries.

» Keoladeo Ghana National ParkGet More Information
Keoladeo Ghana’ name signifies the location of the temple of Lord Shiva (Keoladeo) in the centre of the Park and dense (ghana) forest covering the area. It's a soggy green paradise, an ideal home for a large variety of birds. the most famous of them being the magnificent but nearly extinct Siberian crane (Grus leucogeranus). This interlocking ecosystem of woodlands, swamps, wet prairies and dry Savannah is considered to be one of the world's richest heronries, where thousands of birds get busy courting, mating and nesting.

» Gajner Wildlife Sanctuary  Get More Information
The lake and forested hills of this reserve, 32 km from Bikaner on the Jaisalmer road, are inhabuted by wildfowl, hares , wild boar, desert foxes and a number of deer and antelopes including blackbucks and bluebulls. The lake at Gajner attracts water birds in thousands. Imperial sand gouse migrate here in winter. Gajner Wildlife Sanctuary, houses the former Hunting lodge of Bikaner and has a beautiful lake surrounded by a dense forest.

» Sitamata Wildlife Sanctuary Get More Information
Sitamata Sanctuary spread over the Araveli and Vindhyachancal mountain ranges and is the only forest region where teak trees of building value are found. In this sanctuary, around 50% trees are of teak. Besides these salar, tendu, amla, bamboo bel are also found in abundance. The leopard, hyena, jackal, fox, jungle cat, porcupine, spotted deer, wild bear, four - horned antelope and Nilgai are the animals found here.

» Tal Chappar Sanctuary  Get More Information
The spectacular Tal Chappar Wildlife Sanctuary lies on the way of the migratory passage of many birds. During the month of September, this wild life 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.

» Jai Samand SanctuaryGet More Information
Jaisamand Sanctuary is situated 50 kms south of Udaipur the picturesque city of lakes verdant valleys and hills. It is on the bank of Jaisamand Lake, the second largest artificial Lake in Asia. The sanctuary extends over an area of 52 sq kms of thick forests land. The leopard, hyena, jungle cat, fox and wolf are among the carnivores of the sanctuary.

» Khumbalgarh SanctuaryGet More Information
The majestic fort of Kumbhalgarh overlooks the 578 sq km. sanctuary. The Aravallis hills, which remain barren for most of the year, turn green during rains and provide shelter to sloth bear, leopard, flying squirrel. It is also the only sanctuary where the Indian wolf is breeding successfully. Best time to visit is March to May, and September to November.

» Mount Abu SanctuaryGet More Information
The highest point of the Aravallis, the Guru Shikhar, lies in this 289 sq kin sanctuary. Established in 1960, this provides shelter to the common langaur, wild boar, sambhar and leopard. The grey jungle fowl can also be spotted here. Besides, a number of flowering trees enhance the beauty of this place.

» Desert National SanctuaryGet More Information
Established in 1980, it is a colossal park sprawling on 3162 sq km. It ha shrubs and trees in addition to rolling sand dunes. The wildlife wealth her comprises fox, desert cat, hare, spiney tail uromastix and sand fish. Thousands of sparrows, imperial sand grouse during the winter.

» Darah SanctuaryGet More Information
This area is like one long strip and nowhere is wider than 6kms. The forest area lies between two parallel mountain ranges about 52 to 65 kms long. This sanctuary is surrounded by the rivers - Chambal, the Kalisindh the Amjhar and the Ahu, which form its natural boundaries.

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