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Even in the hot
c limate
of the Thar, the state of Rajasthan boasts of abundant wildlife. A
must-visit is the Keoladeo National Park in Bharatpur, a bird kingdom
comprising of rare Siberian Cranes and 2,000 painted storks. Do not
miss the natural habitat of tigers in the state, the Ranthambore
National Park at Ranthambore, which was previously known as the
hunting ground for the Maharaja of Jaipur. The famous counterpart of
Ranthambore and worth a visit is the Sariska Tiger Reserve &
National Park, situated just 40-kms from Alwar. The wildlife one
witnesses over here include Sambhar, Chital, Nilgai, Four-Horned
Antelope, Wild Boar and Langur. Van Vihar Ramsagar Wildlife Sanctuary
is the oldest wildlife reserves of the state made by the rulers of
Dholpur and has a wonderful collection flora and fauna. |
