10 Offbeat Wildlife Sanctuaries In Rajasthan

OT Staff

Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary

Encompassing 578 square kilometres around the Kumbhalgarh Fort, this sanctuary is home to leopards, sloth bears, and the Indian wolf. Its diverse flora includes Dhok and Khair trees.

A langur at Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary | Wikimedia Commons

Tal Chhapar Wildlife Sanctuary

Situated in the Shekhawati region, this sanctuary is a haven for blackbucks and a variety of avian species, especially during the migratory season.

A pair of blackbucks at Tal Chhapar Wildlife Sanctuary | Wikimedia Commons

Van Vihar Wildlife Sanctuary

Located near Dholpur, it shelters leopards, blue bulls, and chitals. The Ramsagar Lake within the sanctuary is inhabited by crocodiles and water snakes.

A look at the Van Vihar Wildlife Sanctuary | Wikimedia Commons

Sajjangarh Wildlife Sanctuary

Spanning 5.19 square kilometres near Udaipur, this sanctuary is home to various deer species and is notable for its population of flying squirrels.

A view from Sajjangarh Fort | khoobsurat_udaipur/instagram

Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary

Covering 288 square kilometres, it is the only hill station sanctuary in Rajasthan, hosting species like the Indian leopard, sambhar, and a variety of orchids.

Trees at the Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary | Wikimedia Commons

Bassi Wildlife Sanctuary

Adjacent to the Bassi and Orai dams, this sanctuary is inhabited by panthers, wild boars, and antelopes, and is characterised by its dry deciduous forest.

At the Bassi Wildlife Sanctuary | mdew_d/instagram

Ramgarh Vishdhari Wildlife Sanctuary

Spanning 252 square kilometres, it serves as a buffer for the Ranthambore Tiger Reserve and is home to tigers, leopards, and striped hyenas.

At the Ramgarh Vishdhari Wildlife Sanctuary | arshmarwaha/instagram

Sorsan Grasslands (Bara Sancha Khet)

Known for its vast grasslands, it supports species like the Great Indian Bustard and blackbucks, making it a significant birding site.

An Indian wolf at Sorsan Grasslands | Wikimedia Commons

Jaisamand Wildlife Sanctuary

Encompassing the Jaisamand Lake, it provides habitat for crocodiles, turtles, and a variety of migratory birds, alongside species like leopards and deer.

A view of Jaisamand Wildlife Sanctuary | Wikimedia Commons

Darrah Wildlife Sanctuary

Now part of the Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve, it was once a royal hunting ground and is home to wolves, sloth bears, and chinkaras.

A view inside the Darrah Wildlife Sanctuary | kotacityblog/instagram

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