Jaisamand Wildlife Sanctuary

The Jaisamand sanctuary was built in 1957 and it is located at the banks of the artificial Jaisamand Lake. The sanctuary is spread in an area of 62 square kilometers and serves as home for variety of migratory birds. Crocodiles are also found in this sanctuary. You may find various species like Panther, Wild Boar, Deer and other Antelopes, Leopard, Jungle Cat, Hyena and Fox etc. The lake feed various reptiles and amphibians like Crocodiles, Turtles and a wide variety of sweet water Fishes. A Jeep is the best vehicle to travel within the sanctuary. Various hotels and rest house are available for the wildlife lovers visiting Jaisamand Sanctuary. Jaisamand is located 52 kilometers south east of Udaipur. The Jaisamand Lake was built by Maharaja Jai Singh in 1685 which is the second largest artificial lake in the World. The lake is amazing and is spread 9 miles in breath and covers 30 miles of circumference.

There is also a variety of migratory birds - peafowl, doves, parakeets, babblers, owls, partridges, quail, nightjars, woodpeckers, mynahs, flycatchers, curlews, orioles, vultures, kites and eagles. Among the snakes are cobras, kraits, vipers and ratsnakes. Aquatic fauna includes crocodiles, otters, turtles and a variety of fish and birds.

All the watch towers are easily accessible by jeep. The Forest Department maintains a rest house on the banks of Jaisamand. The game sanctuary is under the charge of a Game Warden.