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.
