Wildlife in Rajasthan

Ordinarily, the very mention of Rajasthan brings to the mind its forts, palaces, colorful people and of course the vast Thar Desert. But many people tend to forget is that the state of Rajasthan also has a rich wildlife population since its topography consists of not only craggy cliffs and desert plains but also lush forests that are mainly situated at the foothills of the Aravalli Range. In fact wildlife in Rajasthan is not only limited to tigers, leopards, wild boars and jackals but it is also home to some exotic species like the nilgai, sambhar, chinkara and the like.

Rajasthan boasts of two world famous wildlife sanctuaries, namely the Ranthambore National Park and the Sariska Tiger Reserve. If you are thinking that you have a good knowledge about wildlife in Rajasthan, there is more for you. Rajasthan is also known for the famous Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, which is home to many local and migratory birds. Besides, there are dozens of other smaller wildlife sanctuaries in Rajasthan. According to some latest figures, wildlife in Rajasthan attracts a major chunk of tourists who enjoy every moment of their stay in these wildlife sanctuaries.

A visit to Rajasthan not only gives you a detailed view of its culture and history, but also offers you the rare opportunity to enjoy watching some exotic animal species in their full jungle glory. You are not only given a detailed description of wildlife in Rajasthan, but also taken on exciting wildlife safaris on jeeps and elephants. In fact exploring wildlife in Rajasthan is a perfect mix of adventure and fun that can be the experience of a lifetime. It may however be noted that the wildlife sanctuaries in Rajasthan close briefly during monsoon, otherwise they are open to visitors all year round.

Some of the most famous wildlife sanctuaries in Rajasthan are listed below.

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