Tourism in Rajasthan - Rajasthan is where all the country's similes and metaphors appear to have come together. Sand dunes, wooded hills and
amazing lakes, palaces and rugged forts, men and women in colorful turbans
and skirts, bustling towns and quiet villages, camels, elephants and tigers,
harsh sunlight and the cool evening breeze - are all there in abundance.
The colourful Rajasthan is not only known for its magnificent architectural masterpieces and fascinating culture, but it's also blessed with a very rich and diverse flora and fauna. Rajasthan is home to some of the finest national parks and wildlife sanctuaries of India including the world-famous Ranthambore Wildlife National Park, Sariska Wildlife National Park, Keoladeo Ghana Wildlife National Park and the Desert Wildlife National Park, teeming with some most rare and endangered wild animals and birds. Rajasthan attracts thousands of wildlife enthusiasts and bird lovers from all around the world every year
Rajasthan, one of the most fascinating states of India, is not only famous for its colorful culture, traditions and heritage cities with numerous magnificent monuments; the state is also known for its flora and fauna and houses some of the most famous and important wild sanctuaries and Parks of India. The topography of Rajasthan, which ranges from vast barren deserts to lush green forests and from rugged rocky terrains of the Aravalis to the fresh water wetlands, provide excellent environmental conditions for the survival and growth of a varied wildlife.
Rajasthan has four famous National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries namely, the Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary, Ranthambore National Park, Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary and Desert National Park. Ranthambore National Park and Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary are known worldwide for their tiger population and considered by both wild lovers and photographers as the best places in India to spot tigers. Besides, it houses several small wildlife sanctuaries and eco-tourism parks (special area marked as wildlife reserves). Prominent among them are Mount Abu Sanctuary, Bhensrod Garh Sanctuary, Darrah Sanctuary, Jaisamand Sanctuary, Kumbhalgarh Sanctuary, and Jawahar Sagar sanctuary to name a few with.
These national parks and sanctuaries are home to a variety of wildlife including some of the rare and endangered species. The wildlife here include Tigers, panthers, sambar, bison, Black bucks, Chinkara, the rare desert fox, antelopes, deer, wild boars, monitor lizards, the endangered caracal and the list goes on. Besides, they shelter a variety of exotic and colorful birds including migratory birds including rare Siberian cranes who flock to this region during winters. The Great Indian Bustard, a rare and nearly extinct bird, can be spotted in the rolling sand dunes and scrub and thorny vegetations around the highlands of the Desert National Park near Jaisalmer.
The greatest attraction for all the wildlife lovers visiting Rajasthan is various safaris they can choose to enjoy the richness of wildlife of the region. You can enjoy a jeep safari, or an elephant safari and make a close encounter with the wild beasts and beautiful birds in their natural habitat. Don't be surprised if you come face to face with a tiger or other wild animals while exploring thick jungles.
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