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Sita Mata Wildlife Sanctuary, 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
beautific jewel that shines on the glistering Udaipur map that is a bright mosaic
of wondrous marble palatial monuments.
Among the important wildlife reserves in Udaipur are the Sita Mata 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.
The Sita Mata wildlife sanctuary is located in forests of bamboo and dry deciduous
vegetation about 108 km from Udaipur. The Sanctuary provides rich pastures for a
variety of Deer that includes the Chousingha and for Caracal wild Boar, Pangolin
and Leopards.
This thickly wooded jungle sprawls over the Aravalli ranges and the Malwa plateau
with three rivers flowing through the forest. The Sanctuary provides rich pastures
for a variety of Deer that includes the Chousingha and for Caracal wild Boar, Pangolin
and Leopards.
Sitamata Sanctuary is spread over the Araveli and Vindhyachal 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 and 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.
Sitamata Sanctuary covers 423 sq. km. of mainly deciduous forest, known for its
ancient Teak trees. Wildlife includes Deers, Sambas, Leopards, Caracals, flying
Squirrel and Wild Boars. If one is looking for a picturesque countryside, peace
and plenty of fresh air, this place is ideal and there are two very different accommodation
options available.
The most conspicuous animal of the Sita Mata sanctuary is the flying squirrel, which
can be seen gliding from one tree to another after sunset. Its activities are nocturnal
and during the day the day it hides in the hollow. The best time to see this squirrel
is between February and March, when most of the trees shed their leaves and it is
easier to spot the squirrel on the branches of leafless trees.
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