Apart from the grand beauty of the historical monuments, Rajasthan is also famous for its wide spectrum of wildlife sanctuaries that boasts of various species of flora and fauna. The wildlife sanctuaries of Rajasthan are the most attractive factor of Rajasthan tourism that fascinates travelers who come here from far and wide. Rajasthan’s topography ranges from arid desert to arid thorn scrub forests, wetlands and lush green forests that nurture some of the exotic flora and fauna. The Wildlife Sanctuaries and National Parks of Rajasthan offer the best way to explore various rare and endangered species of both animals and plants in their natural habitat. Some of the most famous wildlife parks in Rajasthan are:

Ranthambore National Park

A paradise for multitudes of wild animals, this park is located in the Sawai Madhopur district of Rajasthan. It is one of the largest and most famous national parks in North India which attracts dozens of domestic and international tourists from various parts of the world. This national park was established as the Sawai Madhopur Game Sanctuary in 1955 by the Government of India. Later it was declared as a reserve of the Tigre Project in 1973 and in 1980 it became a national park. Famous for its tiger population, the park covers an area of ​​392 sq. kilometers The park is also known for striped hyenas, leopards, chital and more than 300 species of birds. It is one of the major tourist attractions in Rajasthan which attracts many wildlife photographers and nature lovers from various parts of the world.

Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary

This bird sanctuary is the jewel of Indian ecology that attracts dozens of nature and bird lovers from different parts of the world. Due to its exotic and vibrant collection of 230 species of birds, this place is declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. It is one of the main wintering areas for a large number of waterfowl that come from all over the world. During the winter season, this place becomes the main tourist center of India, attracting a large number of ornithologists, bird watchers and photographers.

desert national park

This is the only desert park in India where you can see the abundant wildlife in the middle of the Thar desert. It was established in 1980 with the aim of preserving both the flora and fauna of the desert. Dozens of tourists visit this place to glimpse sand dunes and exotic animal species in the middle of desert landscapes. The mesmerizing beauty of the rugged rocks, pavements, and compact salt lake capture the heart and soul of every visitor who visits this place.

Some of the other famous wildlife sanctuaries in Rajasthan are Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary, Darrah Sanctuary, Sajjangarh Sanctuary, Kumbhalgarh Sanctuary and Mount Abu Sanctuary.