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Darrah Wildlife Sanctuary, Kota
Kota is a little different from other towns of Rajasthan. In fact, it is not just
a little different but very, very different from the rest of Rajasthan. Kota has
an interesting blend of the old and the new. The choice of the foremost tourist
attraction is between between the fort, wildlife sanctuary and the mighty Chambal,
Rajasthans only perennial river.
If you interest lies in wildlife then drive 50km towards the south of Kota. The
drive through a hilly area will take you to Darrah wildlife Sanctuary. Situated
between the Mukundarah hill ranges, this was the once the hunting preserve of the
Kota royal family and went on to become one of the first wildlife sanctuaries of
independent India.
Darrah Wildlife Sanctuary is the erstwhile royal hunting preserve of the Maharaja
of Kota. The wildlife sanctuary is thickly forested, lying along the southeastern
border of Kota. This hilly sanctuary with thick forests is worth a visit.
The Darrah Wildlife Sanctuary was established in 1955 and covers an area of 250
sq kms today. It was once the hunting grounds for the Maharaja of Kota before he
handed it over to the government.
At the Darrah sanctuary, there are spotted Deers, Wild boars, Bears, Sambhars, Leopards,
Panthers, Wolves, Sloth Bears, Chinkaras and Antelopes. The sanctuary is sometimes
closed during the monsoon (usually from early July to mid September).
Adventure freaks and wildlife enthusiasts can look forward to a wonderful time at
Darrah. Indeed from jungle safaris to treks, there are lots to see and do at the
Darrah Sanctuary. Besides, the sanctuary is also home to many rare trees and plants
with medicinal values.
Visitors need to obtain permission from the forest ranger or the district forest
office before entering the Darrah Sanctuary. Foreign tourists need to pay an entry
fee of Rs 100 per person while it is Rs 20 per person for local visitors.
The best time to visit Darrah wildlife sanctuary is between the February to May.
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