Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary, Kumbhalgarh

The Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in the Rajsamand district of Rajasthan. The sanctuary is one of the most famous wildlife sanctuaries in Rajasthan. Sprawling over an area of 578 sq km, the sanctuary surrounds the Kumbhalgarh Fort. Situated at an elevation of 500 to 1300 meters, the sanctuary is home to a large variety of wildlife, some of which are highly endangered species. Some of the animals that inhabit the sanctuary include hares, chinkaras, four-horned antelopes, nilgai, sambhar, jungle cats, hyenas, sloth bears, leopards, and wolves.

The sanctuary is also teeming with birdlife, and some of the species that are commonly seen here include parakeets, peacocks, doves, white-breasted kingfishers, bulbuls, pigeons, and grey jungle fowl. The most alluring aspect of the sanctuary is its natural magnificence, Kumbhalgarh. Tourists and travelers from all over the nation and the world are drawn to it by its beautiful splendor. Due to its location about 100 miles from Udaipur, the sanctuary is a very well-liked tourist destination. Visitors can enjoy foot tracking and horse safaris in the sanctuary, arranged by local tour operators. The route for safaris starts from the Kumbhalgarh Fort and continues to Ghanerao. On an abandoned road near Ghanerao, visitors can spot several bird species, four-horned antelopes, chinkaras, and neelgais.