The colorful Indian state of Rajasthan is an enchanting destination that is not only famous for its splendid forts, majestic palaces and magnificent sand dunes, but also for a wide range of wildlife. The topography of Rajasthan gave this place some of the most famous and enchanting wildlife parks and sanctuaries in India. These parks are teeming with rare and endangered species of plants, birds and wild animals. Some of the world renowned wildlife sanctuaries and national parks in Rajasthan are Ranthambore National Park, Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary, Desert Wildlife Sanctuary, and Keoladeo Ghana Wildlife Sanctuary.
Ranthambore National Park:
This is one of the best national parks in India, which is located in lush green surroundings of the Aravalis mountain ranges in the Sawai Madhopur district. This park is known for its best natural glamor, which is endowed with a wide variety of picturesque wildlife and scenic beauty. It was included in the Tiger project in 1973 due to the high density of Royal Bengal tigers and became a national park in 1980. Some of the other wild creatures that reside here are leopards, spotted deer, warthogs, jackals, and chinkara. 40 species of mammals, 320 species of birds (including migratory ones) and 35 species of reptiles make this a tourist destination for wildlife tourists around the world.
Keoladeo National Park:
It is one of the best parks in India, popularly known as the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary. The combined beauty of the unique and diverse birdlife makes this place a paradise for ornithologists and bird watchers. It was once one of the ancient Maharajas’ favorite duck hunting reserves and this sanctuary is home to more than 350 species of birds and more than 35 species of butterflies. This park is declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its diverse collection of bird and animal species. The fascinating and enchanting beauty of this place attracts thousands of bird lovers, researchers and ornithologists from various parts of the world.
Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary:
It is one of the high-flying tourist spots in Rajasthan that is visited by numerous tourists throughout the year. It is one of the best protected forests in India, located against the backdrop of the Aravalli mountain range. It has majestic landscapes and a variety of wildlife. In 1955 it became a wildlife sanctuary and in 1978 it entered the Project Tiger of India scheme and became the Indian Tiger Reserve. Tourists from all over the world visit this place to see resting, roaming and hunting tigers in specific and panther, jungle cat, jackal, hyena and fox in general.