Top 3 Natural Habitats to Visit in Rajasthan

• Ranthambore National Park, Ranthambore

Known to be one of the best places in India to see animals in their natural jungle habitat, Ranthambore National Park is home to a large fauna and flora. The national park is famously known to be a home to tigers, nilgai, Indian leopard, wild boar, sambar, sloth bear, gray langur, etc. 

Originally established as the Sawai Madhopur Game Sanctuary in 1955, Indian government brought it under the Project Tiger scheme, and later declaring it as a National Park in 1980.

The Tiger Reserve later expanded by merging the nearby sanctuaries- Sawai Man Singh Sanctuary and Keladevi Sanctuary to bring Ranthambore National Park into the expansive territory it is today.
The best time to visit the park is in the months if November and May when the foliage gives way to better sighting opportunities of the majestic animals in their natural habitat. For someone who is a wildlife enthusiast but is also interested in historical architecture, the fortress that is built inside the sanctuary provides the perfect blend of the wild and history.

The park is situated on a plateau, bound by the rivers of Chambal and Banas on either side, thus making it a perfect place to revive the tiger population. The constant efforts by the authorities has also considerably contributed to the same.

Do not miss out on the opportunity to watch these beautiful striped creatures by opting for golden triangle tour with Ranthambore. 

• Sariska Tiger Reserve, Alwar

Alos a tiger reserve, Sariska Tiger Reserve is a national park situated in Alwar, in close proximity to Jaipur as well as Delhi (107 km from Jaipur and 200 km from Delhi). With a topography of protected areas comprising of scrub-thorn arid forests,dry deciduous forests, and rocky landscapes, Sariska is a home not only to the tigers but also to sambhar, nilgai, chinkara, striped hyena, etc.

There are also a great number of bird species like the great Indian horned owl, golden backed woodpecker, sandgrouse, crested serpent eagle, grey partridge, etc. 

There was a time when there were no tigers left in the reserve. But that has changed now that conscious efforts are being taken by the authorities to revive the population. Today, there are more than ten tigers including cubs. 

• Keoladeo National Park, Bharatpur

Keoladeo Ghana National Park or Keoladeo National Park was formerly known as Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary. Thousands of tourists flock to this place in hopes to spot unique avifauna that migrated during the winter season. 

Also a world heritage site, this sanctuary hosts over 230 species of birds in the area and is one of the most visited places by ornithologists.

Keoladeo Ghana National Park is a man-made and man-managed wetland that was commissioned by Maharaja Surajmal at the confluence of Gambhir and Banganga, the two rivers and gets its name after the Keoladeo (shiva) temple. 

These are some of the places that you can visit in Rajasthan if you are an enthusiast and wish to see majestic and beautiful animals and birds in all their glory. You can always opt for a Rajasthan tour package that is customized according to your requirements and have an unforgettable experience in the serenity of the nature. 

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