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The state is enriched with two National Parks and over a dozen
Sanctuaries. Rajasthan
offers a rich variety of flora and fauna. Some of the finest
national parks and sanctuaries are found here. The majestic
predaters, assured of protection, roam freely during daytime
and can be seen at close encounter with Tigers, Black Bucks,
Chinkara, the Rare desert Fox, the endangered Caracal, the
great Indian Bustard, Gavial, monitor Lizard, wild Boar,
Porcupine. Migratory birds like the common Crane, Ducks,
Coots, Pelicans and the rare Siberian Cranes, imperial sand
Grouse, Falcons, Buzzard's flocks to this state during the
winter months.
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Keoladeo
Ghana National Park
Once
the royal hunting preserve of the princes of Bharatpur, this
29 kms park is one of the finest bird sanctuaries in the world,
inundated with 400 species of water birds. Exotic migratory
birds from Afghanistan, Central Asia, Tibet as well as Siberian
cranes from Arctic, greylag geese from Siberia and bar headed
geese from China, Colonies of cormorants, spoon bills, Storks,
Egress, Herons, Pelicans, Ebis and Gray Herons can be spotted
all over the park.
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Ranthambhor
National Park
The park is one of the finest tiger reserves in the country
under the project tiger. The 392 sq. km. Park comprises of
dry deciduous forests sprawling over undulating terrain of
hills. Home of an expansive variety of other animals.
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One
can spot Sambhar, Chital, wild Boar, Leopard, Sloth Bear, Jackal,
Hyena among others. The park is enriched with its beautiful lakes,
attracting large number of migratory and local birds. The best time
to visit between November to April.
Sariska
Tiger Reserve
Another excellent tiger sanctuary in a huge and thickly wooded reserve
cradled in the picturesque valley of the Aravali. The forest is
765 sq. kms. Discovered in 1955 is an excellent tiger sanctuary
under the Project Tiger. The forest of the reserve are noted for
their population of rare breed of tigers, leopard, Sambhar, Nilgai,
wild dog, and chinkara, the ruins of 9th and 10th century temples
exist here. Best time to visit is November to June and October to
April.
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Kumbhalgarh
Sanctuary
The 586 sq. km. sanctuary sporting a rich variety of wild
life like the panther, sloth bear wild boar, four horned antelope
and scientifically bred crocodile in the lake are the major
attractions.
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The
sanctuary is also known for flamingoes, cormorants, spoonbills
and egrets usually seen in the winter. The majestic fort of
Kumbhalgarh overlooks the sanctuary. Best time to visit is March
to May and September to November.
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Desert
National Sanctuary
The sanctuary is dominated by rolling sand dunes and
scrub covered hills. It is colossal park sprawling on 3162 sq. kms.
The prominent fauna of the park includes black buck, chinkara, desert
fox and the great India bustard, comprising sand fish, sparrows,
imperial sand grouse, falcons and eagles migrate here during the
winter. Best time to visit is September to March.
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Parks & Sanctuary Reservation
Form
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