Archive for October 13, 2008
Wildlife Adventure in Rajasthan
So you thought all of Rajasthan was barren desert ? so you thought the only animal found here was tall and yellow and hairy and called camel?
Wildlife in Rajasthan
Wildlife in Rajasthan - Tigers Roaming in National Park
You will be surprised by Rajasthan the land of Contrasts , at every step. An extraordinary variety of fauna and flura have flourished across the highly varied vegetation in the large state. Rajasthan has a number of wildlife Sanctuaries and National parks which draw thousands of visitors from across the world.
Rajasthan has nine major wildlife sanctuaries . Across the state, the species of animals and birds vary with the type of vegetation - from desert grasslands to thorn forests on rocky terrain, to thick jungles and waterlands.
Ranthambore Wildlife Sanctuary
Rantahmbore has been the natural choice for the Tiger and other big cats including the leopard, for centuries. The sanctuary sprawls across the junction of two mountain ranges -The Aravalis nad Vindhyas and has six large lakes within its perimeter . Together they offer the perfect environment for the Tiger and a large variety of other animals to flourish.
Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary
Situated on the hills and valleys of the Aravali range, the deciduous forest of Sariska make it an excellent tiger reserve. Sariska also has an equally rich architectural and cultural heritage with ruins of temples .
Sambhar, Darrah Sanctury
Desert National Park
The deserts of Rajasthan are a heady mix of endless sand dunes and rugged rocky mountain ranges. There exists a whole world of fauna within the diverse terrain of Thar desert. The Desert National park is ideal to get a glimpse of animals that inhabit the hostile wildness like Chinkara, Wolf, Indian fox, Hare and Desert Cat.
Carry a camera. Besides the magnificence of the forts and palaces in Rajasthan , you will come across such a variety of birds and animals, and landscape of such beauty , you will never forgive yourself for forgetting your camera.
Other Major Wildlife Sanctuaries in Rajasthan
- Kumbalgarh Sanctuary
- Darrah Sanctuary
