Rajasthan Wildlife

Ranthambore National Park , Ranthambore
Area : 392 sq kms
Major Attractions : Tiger

Counted amongst the finest tiger reserves in the India, Ranthambore is part of the project tiger. Spanning over an area 392 sq. kms., the national Park comprises of dry deciduous forests sprawling over undulating terrain of hills. Home of an expansive variety of other animals. If you are lucky than you might spot a 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. It is best to plan your trip between November and April.

Sariska Tiger Reserve , Sariska
Area : 765 sq kms
Major Attractions : Tiger

Situated in the picturesque valley of the Aravali, the reserve is quite famous for its Tiger. Spanning over an area of about 765 sq. kms, the tiger reserve was discovered in 1955 and is under the Project Tiger Scheme. 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. November to June and October to April are the best time to plan your tour to Sariska.

Keoladeo Ghana National Park
Area : 29 kms
Major Attractions : Siberian Cranes

Bharatpur was once known as the royal hunting preserve of the princes. The national 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, graylag geese from Siberia and bar headed geese from China. Colonies of cormorants, spoon bills, storks, egrets, herons, pelicans, ebis and grey herons can be spotted all over the park.

Desert National Sanctuary
Area : 3162 sq kms
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.