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Wildlife In Udaipur

Ensconced in the midst of Aravalli's, surrounded by lush forests and crystal lakes Udaipur offers a natural habitat for several wild animals, birds, reptiles and rodents. There are few wildlife reserves in Udaipur but each wildlife forest is a natural beatific jewel that shines on the glistening Udaipur map that is a bright mosaic of wondrous marble palatial monuments.

Among the important wildlife reserves in Udaipur are the Sajjangarh Wildlife Reserve and the Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Reserve. Visit the 20-acre Bara Mahal wildlife conservatory located near and maintained by the heritage Udaivilas hotel in Udaipur that offers a natural home to peacocks, wild boar and spotted deer.

Tour the exciting Jaisamand Wildlife Reserve located on the shores of the Jaisamand Lake. Set out on adventure safaris to the Bassi Wildlife sanctuary in Pali. Also visit the Sitamata Game Sanctuary located near the lustrous Lake Pichola. The Kumbhalgarh Wildlife reserve lies over a sprawling 578 square kilometers and is spread over Udaipur, Pali and Rajsamand districts of Rajasthan, India.

ee wild animals like wolves, hyenas, leopards, sambhar, sloth bears, nilgais, chinkaras, jungle cats, Indian gazelle, langur monkeys and birds like the jungle fowl, cuckoo, sparrow, doves, peacocks, blue frock pigeon, jungle bush quail and other interesting feathered species during your adventure safaris to the wildlife reserves in Udaipur with Indian Horizons.

Kumbhalgarh Sanctuary

Is located in the most rugged of the Aravali in Pali, Rajsamand and Udaipur districts of Rajasthan. It takes name after the impressive historic fort of Kumbhalgarh, which come into view over the Park. It is 578 sq Kms in area and at an altitude of 500 to 1,300m. It is home to a very large variety of wild life, some of which are highly endangered species. The wild life includes wolf, leopards, sloth bear, hyena, jackal, jungle cat, smabhar, nilgai, chaisingh (the four horned antelope), chinkara and hare.

The bird life at Kumbhalgarh is also gratifying. The normally shy and untrusted grey jungle fowl can be spotted here. Peacocks and Doves can be sighted regularly feeding on grains scattered by the jungle guards. Bird like the red spur owls, Parakeets, golden Oriole, grey Pigeons, Bulbul, Dove and white breasted kingfisher can also be seen near the water holes.

Kumbhalgarh’s natural beauty is attracting many tourists and especially for its accessibility from Udaipur, which is 100 Kms from here. Foot tracking and horse safari organised by local tour operators are proving to be very popular. A typical safari route enters the sanctuary from the Kumbhalgarh Fort and cutting across the sanctuary it reaches Ghanerao, and then borders an old abandoned road. On this road, one can sight Chinkaras, Neelgais, four horned Antelope and many birds.

Sajjangarh Wildlife Sanctuary

Feel your adrenalin rising as you set out on adventure safaris to the Sajjangarh Wildlife Sanctuary located at a distance of 5 kilometers from Udaipur, Rajasthan, India. Sajjangarh Wildlife Sanctuary Udaipur lies around the ancient Sajjangarh Palace, perched atop the Bansdara Hill. This wildlife reserve was established with the objective of preserving wild animals like Nilgai, Sambhar, Wild boars, Hyena, Panther, Jackal and a large number of birds and reptiles.

Visit the Jhar water hole or the Jiyan Sagar Lake to get a glimpse of the bustling wildlife at the Sajjangarh Wildlife Reserve in Udaipur, Rajasthan, India. A great way to enjoy wildlife safaris at the Sajjangarh Wildlife Sanctuary Udaipur is to embark on a nature trek through the forested and craggy Aravalli's from the Gorilla Point to the Jiyan Sagar or the Bari Lake.

ndulge the adventure enthusiast in you to undertake wildlife tours to the enchanting Sajjangarh Wildlife Sanctuary. Tour the ancient fort, Shiva temple and lesser-known ruins located in the Sajjangarh forests that add to your excitement and fun.

Desert National Park

The Desert National Park is situated in the Indian state of Rajasthan near Jaisalmer. The Desert National Park is a protected sanctuary. The park is considered not only the largest in the state of Rajasthan but among the largest in India. The catchments area of the Desert National Park is around 3100 sq. km. The desert is a harsh place to sustain life and thus most of the fauna and flora live on the edge. Nevertheless this place attracts large hoard of migratory birds due to its close proximity to Bharatpur.

The great Indian Bustard is a magnificent bird and can be seen in considerably good numbers. It migrates locally in different seasons. The region is a heaven for migratory and resident birds of the desert. One can see many Eagles, Harriers, Falcons, Buzzards, Kestrel and Vultures. Short- toed Eagles, Tawny Eagles, Spotted Eagles, Laager Falcons and Kestrels are the most common among these.

The substantial part of the park is on a landscape, which comprises of lakebed of extinct salt lakes and thorny scrubs. It is a wonder in itself that how come living organisms flourish in these harsh conditions. Similarly, a considerable area of the Desert National Park consists of sand dunes. If you really want to explore the magnificent wildlife at the Desert National Park in Jaisalmer then the best way is by setting out on an adventure-filled jeep safari. And yes, don't forget to carry a really good pair of binoculars and any of Ultra Zoom SLR cameras.