RAJASTHAN, THE largest state of India, is a haven for wide spectrum wildlife. Besides its magnificent monuments and rich culture and tradition, the state is also known for its rich flora and fauna. There are several wildlife destinations in the state. Ranthambore National Park, Desert National Park, Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary, Tal Chappar Sanctuary, Jaisamand Sanctuary, Darrah Sanctuary, Kumbhalgarh Sanctuary, Sariska Tiger Reserve and National Park, Keoladeo Ghana National Park (Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary), Gajner Wildlife Sanctuary, etc are names to few.Exploring wildlife destinations of the state provides wonderful opportunity to see wildlife, birdlife and nature from close quarters. These wildlife destinations of the state are ideal to enjoy nature tourism or green tourism. Tourists from all over the world visit Rajasthan and explore its rich flora and fauna at its several wildlife destinations. Below is some useful information about top five wildlife destinations of the state. Surely the information will be very helpful for your Rajasthan Tours for wildlife destinations.
Ranthambore National Park and Tiger Reserve
Ranthambore National Park is one of the finest tiger reserves in India. It is one of the globally famous wildlife destinations of India. It is rich in its flora, fauna, and avifauna. It is famous for its royal Bengal tigers. One can watch sensational activities of tigers amidst their natural wild habitat. Other wildlife attractions that can be seen in this park are jungle cats, toddy cats, desert cats, leopards, chinkara, chital, sambar, striped hyenas, squirrels, five-striped squirrels, sloth bears, nilgai, deer, foxes, Indian flying foxes, mole rats, mongoose, etc. Also several species of birdlife can be seen in this park. There are about 272 species of birds in this park. Also different species of reptiles can be seen in this park. They are lizards, monitor lizards, crocodiles, vipers, Indian pythons, tortoises, turtles, cobras, etc. Thrilling and sensational experience!
Sariska National Park and Tiger Reserve
Not only Ranthambore, the one another tiger land in Rajasthan tour package is Sariska National Park and Tiger Reserve. The park is rich in its flora and fauna. The parks provides excellent haven for tigers and other wild animals and birdlife too. Almost 90 per cent of this wildlife sanctuary is dotted with dhok trees. Also trees of Khair, Ber, Tendu, etc are found this sanctuary. Wildlife attractions of the park are tigers, leopards, wild dogs, jungle cats, sambar, chinkara, chital, antelope, langoors, jackal, hyena, etc. Birdlife attractions of the park are peacocks, kingfishers, horned owls, red jungle fowl, peafowl, woodpeckers, quails, partridges, crested serpent eagles, sunbirds, spur fowls, golden backed woodpeckers, white breasted kingfishers, vultures etc. Delightful experience!
Desert National Park
Established in 1980, it is a huge park spanning in the area of 3,162 square kilometre. It is the excellent example of eco system. It has shrubs and trees and rolling sand dunes as well. The major wildlife attractions of the park are foxes, desert cats, hares, sand fish, lizards, desert monitor lizards, desert cats, jungle cats, desert mongoose, etc. Here one can see also see different bird species like sparrows, imperial sand grouse, bustards, falcons, eagles, and some of migratory birds. Pleasant wildlife experience!
Keoladeo Ghana National Park and Bird Sanctuary
Keoladeo Ghana National Park is one of the most popular bird sanctuaries in the world. It is haven for birds. Its shallow, fresh water marsh attracts thousands of migratory birds. The park is excellent example of eco system. There are infinite varieties of birds including migratory birds in this park. The park has been designated as the world heritage site.
One of the popular ways to explore this world famous bird sanctuary is by a rickshaw ride. Also in the park wild animals are found such as sambar, chital, black buck, fishing cat, mongoose, etc. Wonder of natural world!
Gajner Wildlife Sanctuary
Gajner is also famous wildlife destination of India tours among others. This sanctuary provides excellent ambiance for wildlife with lakes and forested hills. The prime attractions of this sanctuary are wild fowls, jungle cats, wild boar, desert foxes, deer, antelopes, blackbucks, blue bulls, etc. The lake at Gajner attracts water birds quite in good numbers. Delightful experience!
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