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Jaipur is the hottest tourist destination.
There is so much to explore as a traveler
here such as the forts, monuments, palaces,
gardens, and temples. Besides all these
interesting places, the city’s forest area
also consists rich wildlife. Ranthambore
National Park, Sariska National Park,
Nahargarh Biological Park, the Zoo,
Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, Sambhar Wildlife
Sanctuary, and animal rides actually indulge
the wildlife lovers.
The wildlife sanctuaries such as Ranthambore
National Park and Sariska National Park have
been known for their wildlife assemblage.
Initially, Ranthambore National Park served
as a hunting ground for the past Maharajas.
After Independence, the government declared
it as a protected area, and it came under
‘Project Tiger’. It is a National Park now
and serves to save endangered tigers.
Sariska National Park is about 107 km from Jaipur and has a reason to save rare species
of animals and birds. This thriving sanctuary came under Project Tiger and was
declared as a National Park in 1955. Today,
it serves to be the best location for
wildlife watchers.
You can feast your eyes by having a look
over a huge outgrowth of flora and fauna in
the heavily wooded park. Various carnivores
like Wild Dog, Hyena, Leopard, Jackal, and
Tiger can be seen here. Other species like
Chausingha, Chitel, Nilgai, Sambar, Wild
Boar and Langur etc and birds such as Grey
Partridge, Peafowl, Tree Pie, Grey
Partridge, Bush Quail, Grey Partridge, Sand
Grouse, Golden Backed Wood Pecker, Crested
Serpent Eagle and the Great Indian Horned
Owl are like celebrities followed by bird
watchers.
Nahargarh Biological Park of Jaipur is a
delight for wildlife lovers. The park covers
an area of about 7.2 sq. km. and holds a
compilation of lions, tigers, crocodiles,
langoors, monkeys, leapords, etc.
The Zoo in Jaipur is also worth a visit. In
addition, visitors also get an opportunity
to enjoy animal rides. Jaipur is well-known
for its royal animals in processions like
elephants, horses, and camels.
Rides are conducted at places such as Amber
Palace, Chokhi Dhani Resort, and Desert
Trail Resort, etc. Beautifully adorned
elephants and camels with colorful stuff
look beautiful. One can experience the royal
magnetism by enjoying such rides.
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