Darrah Sanctuary, Kota

The Darrah National Park is one of the most popular national parks in Rajasthan. It was established in 2004 and comprises of three wildlife sanctuaries namely, the Darrah Wildlife Sanctuary, the Chambal Wildlife Sanctuary, and the Jaswant Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary. The national park has large stretches of forests which were formerly part of the Maharaja of Kota’s hunting grounds. Spread over an area of 250 sq km, the wildlife sanctuary is situated at a distance of 50 km from the town of Kota. The sanctuary was officially declared a protected zone in 1955. It is home to a number of species including the wild boar, deer, nilgai, cheetah, and wolves.

The Darrah refuge is a wonderful place to visit. It is impossible to adequately describe the region's natural splendor. It also has a very extensive cultural heritage. Near the Darrah National Park is another well-liked tourist spot called Jhalwar. Within the sanctuary's boundaries, there is also a stunning fort. A visit to the fort's Jenana Khana is recommended due to its exquisite architecture. A tour of the Darrah National Park should also include a stop at the Sun Temple in Jharipatan. The River Chandrabhaga flows very close to the national park and there are a number of ancient temples, dating back to the 7th and 8th centuries that are situated along the banks of the river. The national park is closed to visitors from July to September every year.