#1Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary
Entry: Paid
Not Allowed: Pets
Timings - Opening & Closing: Summer: 12.00 PM - 5.00 PM , Winter: 12.00 PM - 5.00 PM
The Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary surrounds the Kumbhalgarh Fort and spans an area of 586 sq km. It is situated across the Aravalli range and derived its name from the Fort. Parts of Udaipur, Rajsamand and Pali districts are covered by this sanctuary.
The sanctuary houses many wildlife species like chausinga or four-horned antelope, panther, wild boar, wolf, sloth bear, jackal, sambar, chinkara, leopards, hyena, jungle cat, nilgai and hare. It is considered to be Rajasthan’s only sanctuary that houses a variety of wolves and tourists can observe the activities of the rarely found wolf at this place.
It is also the home to various birds like flamingos, spoonbills, cormorants, egrets, grey jungle fowl, doves, peacocks, parakeets, grey pigeons, golden oriole and white breasted kingfisher. The flora of this sanctuary consists of various plants and trees having herbal qualities.
Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary is a major attraction for the tourists coming to Kumbhalgarh. This Sanctuary falls under the Rajsamand district of Rajasthan. Kumbhalgarh Park lies at a distance of 65 kms from Kumbhalgarh on Kumbhalgarh - Pali - Jodhpur road. If you are a wild-life lover, this is a perfect place for you to visit. Sprawled in an area of 578 sq km, Kumbhalgarh Sanctuary encircles the massive fort of Kumbhalgarh. This wildlife park has imbibed its name from the same fort.
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