Wildlife Sanctuaries of Rajasthan
When it comes to wildlife I think most of us love the experience of seeing the
wild animals and birds in their natural surroundings. With due respect to their
right of living in their own domain that is the real place where they should
be and no amount of torture to them is a forgivable crime. Imagine seeing the
king of the jungle relishing its prey after a fresh kill or experiencing the
dance of a group of deers who make swift movements across the jungle or
for that matter absorbing the little birds making a flight into the sky where
they compete with each other trying to soar high and high into the deep blue
sky.
Yes thats the feeling a person gets amidst nature. The creations of Mother
Nature are wonderful, but its a sad state that it is the mankind itself
who has ruined the living state of these animals who have every right to live
in their own surroundings. Man through poaching and killing has given these
animals label of being endangered and exctinct. Thanks to certain caring people
in the profession of naturalist and conservationists we still get to see these
animals in the place that they should be in.
So if you are the types who loves to be amidst nature then get set and pack
your bags to come for a holiday spree in India where you will find exotic
species of wildlife in these national parks that are a matter of pride to
the country and almost all the states of the country houses a national park
to protect the animals of the country and give them the life that they deserve.
If you are planning to come to India for a holiday to visit the national parks
then the right place is the state of Rajasthan.
When you think of Rajasthan all that comes to mind are the images of forts,
palaces, lakes, colorful festivals and the mighty Thar Desert. The Thar Desert
is the backbone of this sate. But the state of Rajasthan is not only the Thar
Desert. The topography of Rajasthan ranges from the barren desert, scrub-thorn
arid forests, rocks and ravines to wetlands and lush, green forests. Each
of these areas is a haven for a wide spectrum of wildlife, bestowing the state
with some of the most fascinating wildlife sanctuaries in India.
Apart from the forts palaces and lakes that the state has to offer there is
a lot of appreciation for the wildlife and the protection of the same in the
state. It boasts of three national parks and over a dozen sanctuaries. Most
of these areas are open to visitors round the year but are closed briefly during
the monsoon.
The wildlife sanctuaries in Rajasthan offer some of the best wildlife tours
in India and can be explored either by jeep or on elephant back. For those looking
for adventure, these wildlife sanctuaries of Rajasthan provide the kind of excitement
that really makes the adrenaline flow. So if you want to get away from some
tensions and stress pack your bags and come home to the wild side of life. Yes
the desert city with a wilder side to it and let the adventure rock you to the
hilt making these moments very special and memorable.
As discussed earlier there are a lot of small sanctuary that take care to give
these animals the protection that they rightfully deserve but the most talked
about sanctuaries are three. They are the Ranthambore national park, Sariska
tiger reserve and the heaven of the bird species the Bharatpur bird sanctuary.
We shall look into detail for all these three national park but to give you
an overview of all the other small parks they are discussed below.
Major Wildlife National Sanctuaries in Rajasthan
- Ranthambore National Park
- Sariska National Park
- Keoladeo National Park (Bharatpur)
- Bhensrod Garh Sanctuary
- Darrah Sanctuary
- Desert National Sanctuary
- Jaisamand Sanctuary
- Kumbhalgarh Sanctuary