Top 4 National Parks of Rajasthan, besides being the land of forts and palace, is also land of jungles accommodating many diverse species. Millions of tourists visit this place to trace and track the Big Cat. Let’s discuss the top four National Parks of the region:
The Ranthambore National Park
Being one amongst the largest and most important national parks in the country, it is one of the most popular wildlife sanctuaries in Rajasthan, situated in the Sawai Madhopur district. This park is best known for its tiger population. The national park is home to a large number of species including chitals, sloth bears, hyenas, sambars, wild boars, nilgai, leopards and tigers.
Best time to visit: 1st October to 30th June
Opening and closing hours : 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Type of Wildlife Safari : Canter (20 seater), Jeep (6 seater)
Highlights of the park :
- One amongst the best sanctuaries to spot Indian Tigers
- Discover more than 500 species of flowering plants
- Spot several endangered wildlife species
- Finest Resorts amidst the Wildlife
The Sariska Tiger Reserve
The Sariska Tiger Reserve: Situated in the Alwar district, it is one of the important national parks in Rajasthan. It was the hunting grounds of the State of Alwar.
The Sariska Tiger Sanctuary fact is the first ever Tiger Reserve in the country where tiger relocation and rehabilitation has been carried out successfully
The most attractive feature of the Sariska Tiger Reserve is its population of Royal Bengal Tigers and other wild animals including Rhesus monkeys, Hanuman langurs, hares, wild boars, chousingha or the four horned antelope, chinkara, nilgai, sambhar, golden jackals, striped hyenas, caracal, jungle cats and leopards.
Best time to visit : 1st October to 30th June
Opening and closing hours : 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Type of Wildlife Safari : Jeep
Highlights of the park :
- The first ever relocated home of the Royal Bengal Tigers
- Explroe the beauty of the enchanting Aravalli Range
- Spend a day amidst several rare and endangered species
- Visit several historical places and temples near the park
The Desert National Park
The Desert National Park: Situated near the town of Jaisalmer, the Desert National Park sprawls over an area of 3162 square kilometres and has a unique landscape which is one of the greatest attractions for tourists from all over the world. While around 20 per cent of the park is constituted of sand dunes, the rest of the landmark comprises of fixed dunes, intermedial areas, salt lake bottoms and craggy rocks. It is an excellent example of the desert ecosystem.
This park has beautiful collection of plant and animal fossils which are as old as 180 million years. The most important attraction here is the Great Indian Bustard, which is a magnificent bird found in very few numbers.
Best time to visit : October to February
Opening and closing hours : 12 pm to 5 pm
Type of Wildlife Safari : Jeep and Horse
Highlights :
- Great Indian Bustard, one of the rare birds found only in India
- Chinkaras and other lively species of Deer
- Sam Sand Dunes
- Bird watching near the GadsisarSagar Tank
- Jeep safari
The Keoladeo Ghana National Park
The Keoladeo Ghana National Park: Formerly known as the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, this place is home to a large number of migratory birds during the hibernal season and attracts a large number of ornithologists from all over the country and the world during the migratory season.
Being home to as many as 230 avian species, the bird sanctuary also accommodates 379 floral species, 366 bird species and several animals. The sanctuary is one of the richest areas of avian habitation in the world.
Best time to visit : October to February
Opening and closing hours : 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Type of Wildlife Safari : Camel and Jeep
Highlights of the park :
- UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India
- Over 370 species of exotic birds
- Is an important centre for ornithologists
- Experience bicycle and rickshaw safari in the park
- Enjoy boat safari in rains
- Paradise for the bird watchers