Darrah Wildlife Sanctuary – Kota
For wildlife lovers, the Darrah Wildlife Sanctuary is a perfect excuse for an excursion.The beauty of the forests and wildlife will impress you very much. The wildlife sanctuary was declared a protected reserve in the year 1955
Ideal for: Nature lovers, families
Ideal trip duration: 3 hours
Location: Darrah Wildlife Sanctuary
Best time to visit: October to March
How to reach: Being just 50 km from Kota, the sanctuary is easily accessible by bus and taxi.
Kailadevi Wildlife Sanctuary – Karauli
The Kailadevi Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the most popular wildlife sanctuaries in Rajasthan and an extension to the Ranthambore National Park.
Ideal for: Wildlife enthusiasts, friends
Ideal trip duration: 2 hours
Location: Chaube Ki Guwari, Rajasthan 322243
Best time to visit: September to March
How to reach: Since the sanctuary is close to Jaipur, a bus or taxi from any part of the city is highly recommended to reach.
National Chambal Sanctuary – Kota
The National Chambal Sanctuary is a 2,100 square mile tri-state protected area specially built to protect the red-crowned roof turtle, the endangered Ganges river dolphin and the gharial
Ideal for: Family, friends
Ideal trip duration: 2 hours
Location: Dholpur, Rajasthan 328001; the sanctuary also runs through Morena in Madhya Pradesh
and Agra in Uttar Pradesh
Best time to visit: October to March
How to reach: A bus from Agra is the best and most convenient option to reach the sanctuary.
Ramgarh Vishdhari Wildlife Sanctuary – Bundi
The Ramgarh Vishdhari Wildlife Sanctuary is located just 15 km from Bundi and is home to a variety of flora and fauna. The sanctuary acts as a buffer zone for the Ranthambore Wildlife Sanctuary.
Ideal for: Friends, nature lovers
Ideal trip duration: 2 hours
Location: Bherupura Antri, Rajasthan 323001
Best time to visit: September to May
How to reach: With just 15 km from Bundi city, a bus or private taxi will easily ferry you to the sanctuary.
Jaisamand Sanctuary – Udaipur
The picturesque city of hills, valleys and lakes welcomes you to one of the best wildlife sanctuaries in Rajasthan. The sanctuary is located on the banks of Dhebar or Jaisamand lake, which is the second largest artificial lake in Asia
Ideal for: Friends, family
Ideal trip duration: 3-4 hours
Location: Jaisamand , Rajasthan 313905
Best time to visit: July and August
How to reach: The sanctuary is very easily accessible by road from Udaipur so hire a taxi or take the local bus
Sita Mata Wildlife Sanctuary – Pratapgarh
Spreading across an area of 423 sq km, the Sita Mata sanctuary is a protected area and also one of the most important wildlife sanctuaries of Rajasthan. It is situated in the Pratapgarh district. The rivers Budho, Tankiya, Karmoi, Sita Mata, and Jakham flow through the woods of the sanctuary. The Sita Mata wildlife sanctuary is also known as the Bird Paradise. It has a large variety of avian species.
Ideal for: Family, friends
Ideal trip duration: 2 hours
Location: Seeta Mata Forest Reserves, Arampura, Rajasthan 313604
Best time to visit: October to
Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary – Kumbhalgarh
The Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the best places to visit in Kumbhalgarh. It is located in the district of Rajsamand in Rajasthan. It covers an area of about 578 sq km while surrounding the borders of the Kumbhalgarh Fort. In this sanctuary, you will find a wide variety of animals, out of which many of them are endangered species. The animals you will get to see in the sanctuary in abundance include chinkaras, hares, four-horned antelopes, sambhar, nilgai, jungle cats, sloth bears, hyenas, wolves, and leopards.
Ideal for: Family, friends
Ideal trip duration: 2 hours
Location: Kumbhalgarh, Rajasthan 313325
Best time to visit: October to march
How to reach: people can reach Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary by road via the NH-76 from Udaipur.
Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary – Mount Abu
Located in the Aravalli Hills, the Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary is popular in Rajasthan. It is situated at an elevation of 300 meters to 1722 meters. This sanctuary has a great collection of trees and plants. One of the best places to visit in Mount Abu, there are about 112 different plant families that belong to 820 species and 449 genera. This comprises a variety of trees, shrubs, climbers and tuberous plants. You can also find some of the orchid species in the sanctuary.
Ideal for: Family, friends
Ideal trip duration: 2 hours
Location: Shergaon Path, Block No. 2, Rajasthan 307501
Best time to visit: October to march
How to reach: The nearest railway station is Morthala railway station, which is 18 Kms away from Mount Abu
How to reach: The nearest airport is the Dabok Airport located in Udaipur, about 145 Kms away
Desert National Sanctuary – Jaisalmer
Situated close to Jaisalmer, this is another major Sanctuary of Rajasthan. It spreads across 3162 sq kilometers or area forming the largest national park in India. The sanctuary provides an instance of a brilliant desert ecosystem.
Ideal for: Family, friends
Ideal trip duration: 2 hours
Location: Myajlar Road, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan 345001
Best time to visit: October to mid-March
How to reach: Jaisalmer railhead is the nearest railhead to Desert National Park
Gajner Wildlife Sanctuary – Bikaner
Bikaner is famous for its heritage and culture city and forms a major connection between the Golden Triangle. However, the place has also given home to vivid flora and fauna in the form of Gajner Wildlife Sanctuary, which is one of the many places to visit in Bikaner.
Ideal for: Nature photographers, wildlife enthusiasts
Ideal trip duration: 2-3 hours
Location: Gajner, Bikaner, Rajasthan 3343
Best time to visit: November to February
How to reach: You may hire a cab or auto from any part of the city or take an adventurous camel ride to reach the sanctuary.
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