Sita Mata Sanctuary, Pratapgarh

The Sita Mata Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in the Pratapgarh district of Rajasthan and is one of the important wildlife sanctuaries in Rajasthan. It was declared as a protected zone in 1979 and sprawls over an area of 423 sq km. Covered in dense forests, the sanctuary is the chief attraction of Pratapgarh. The landscape of the wildlife sanctuary is undulating because of the joining of three different topographically distinct landscapes – the Aravalli Ranges, the Vindhyachal Hills, and the Malwa Plateau. The average elevation of the region ranges between 280 and 600 meters. The temperature of the region in the summer hovers between 32 degrees and 45 degrees, while in winter the temperature ranges between 6 degrees and 14 degrees.

There are many different kinds of plants, trees, and animals living there. Because of the enormous diversity of avian species present here, the Sita Mata wildlife sanctuary is frequently referred to as a "Bird Paradise". It is one of the most significant national parks in Rajasthan and is home to many species, including the cattle egret, small egret, tawny eagle, Indian darter, grey heron, little grebe, little cormorant, white-eyed buzzard, black-winged stilt, and many others. The Sita Mata Wildlife Sanctuary is home to two new bird species: the black-necked monarch and the white-throated ground thrush. The most striking attraction of the Sita Mata Wildlife Sanctuary is the vegetarian mammal flying squirrel. The best time to visit the sanctuary is from October to February.