Total 26 Bird Sanctuaries in Rajasthan

Are there any Bird sanctuaries in Rajasthan? Yeah, It has. Probably, you have thought Rajasthan is known for only Desert.

How Wildlife and Bird Sanctuary are there? You may be surprised after getting the Bird sanctuaries list of Rajasthan.

Rajasthan is one of the most popular tourist destinations in India that attracts tourists for its historical forts, palaces, art, and culture with its slogan “Padharo mare desh”. The Lake of Udaipur, Deserts, Jodhpur, Jaipur(Pink City), Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, Tiger Reserve, and Mount Abu are among the most preferred popular destinations to explore.

These places are a paradise for Photographers, travelers Nature Loever, and Wildlife enthusiasts. If you are a wildlife lover, nature lover, traveler, or wildlife photographer, visiting these wildlife and bird sanctuaries in Rajasthan will steal your heart. Most of the sanctuaries are located on the fort, and Hill gives you an exciting and fantastic Feeling.

Wildlife and Bird Sanctuaries Rajasthan is not only for Bird Watching, animals, and their natural habitat, it is also for some exciting activities such as Jungle Jeep Safari, Trekking at Mountain, and many more.

So, why should you waste your time researching wildlife and bird sanctuaries in Rajasthan? Which city to visit first and step by step? Get away from your workstation in the hectic city for a few days, and plan and visit these famous bird sanctuaries in Rajasthan.

Name of Bird and Wildlife Sanctuary	District	Area (Square km.)
Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary	Bharatpur	199.24
Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary	Udaipur,Rajsamand,Pali	610.53
Ranthambore National Park	Sawai Madhopur	282.03
Ramgarh Vishdhari Wildlife Sanctuary	Bundi	307.00
Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary	Sirohi	326.10
Fulwari ki Nal WL Sanctuary	Udaipur	511.41
Jaisamand WL Sanctuary	Udaipur	52.34
Jamwa Ramgarh WL Sanctuary	Jaipur	300.00
Jawahar Sagar WL Sanctuary	Kota,Bundi,Chittorgarh	220.09
Keladevi WL Sanctuary	Karoli,Sawai Madhopur	676.82
Kesarbagh WL Sanctuary	Dholpur	14.76
Bassi WL Sanctuary	Chittorgarh	138.69
Desert WL Sanctuary	Barmer, Jaisalmer	3162
Nahargarh WL Sanctuary	Jaipur	52.40
National Chambal WL Sanctuary	Kota, S.Madhopur, Bundi, Dholpur, Karauli	280.00
Darrah Game Sanctuary	Kota, Jhalawar	239.76
Ramsagar WL Sanctuary	Dholpur	34.40
Sajjangarh WL Sanctuary	Udaipur	5.19
Sariska WL Sanctuary	Alwar	492.29
Sariska  ‘A’ WL Sanctuary	Alwar	3.01
Sawai Manshingh WL Sanctuary	Sawai Madhopur	113.07
Shergarh WL Sanctuary	Baran	81.67
Sitamata WL Sanctuary	Chittorgarh,Udaipur	422.94
Tal Chappar WL Sanctuary	Churu	7.19
Todagarh Rawali WLSanctuary	Ajmer,Pali,Rajsamand	475.24
Van Vihar WL Sanctuary	Dholpur	25.60
Sawai Madhopur Sanctuary	Sawai Madhopur	131.30

1. Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary

• Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary: A UNESCO World Heritage Site is known for its diverse bird population.
• Keoladeo National Park: Keoladeo National Park inside the Sanctuary, is A UNESCO World Heritage Site with diverse biodiversity and a variety of migratory and native birds.
• Migratory bird watching: a unique opportunity to spot a wide range of migratory birds during the winter season.

Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary is also known as Keoladeo National Park, located in Bharatpur, Rajasthan. This Bird Sanctuary is one of the best places for all bird watchers. The sanctuary is home to 366 bird species and much more wildlife. In winter, you can see a huge number of Native and Migratory Birds in this Sanctuary which comes from Europe, Mongolia, China, Siberia, etc. Some are the most popular Migratory Birds are geese, ducks,  terns buntings, larks, stints, and wagtails.

The sanctuary has a long well-planned forest trail that can be easily covered by foot, rickshaw, or bicycle. The rickshaw pullers of the Sanctuary trained people and show the Birds at the right time right place.

• Address: Keoloadev National Park Road, Bharatpur
• Timings: 6 AM–5 PM
• Ticket Price: For Indian Rs. 50 and For Foreigner Rs. 400
• Best time to Visit: October to March

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2. Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary

• Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary: A sanctuary in Rajasthan known for its diverse biodiversity and wildlife.
• Kumbhalgarh Fort: A historical fort built by Maharana Kumbha, also a popular spot for photography inside the Sanctuary’s area.
• Leopard sightings: A good chance to spot leopards in their natural habitat.

Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Rajsamand district of Rajasthan. The Total land area of the Sanctuary is 578 square km. The Sanctuary is surrounded by the historic Kumbhalgarh Fort. The Sanctuary has a hilly dense forest. Basically, this green track of the park is divided into two parts of Rajasthan, Mewar, and Marwar. Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary is home to more than 200 species of Birds such are gray jungle fowl, white-breasted kingfishers, parakeets, peacocks, bulbuls, doves, and many more. In addition, the Sanctuary has a 15 km long safari from Kumbhalgarh to Thandi Beri Jeep Safari Facility. As if, the sanctuary is situated in the Hill Area, so, there is also a Trekking Facility in the sanctuary.

• Address: Rajsamand, Rajasthan
• Timings: 7 AM – 6 PM
• Ticket Price:  For Indians Rs.10 and Foreigners Rs. 80
• Best time to Visit: March to December

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3. Ranthambore National Park

• Ranthambore National Park: A national park in Rajasthan known for its tiger conservation initiative of the Government of India and also for other wildlife.
• Ranthambore Fort: A historical fort built in the 10th century that offers a panoramic view of the park.
• Tiger safari: An opportunity to spot tigers in their natural habitat.

Ranthambore National Park is located in the Aravali Range and the Vindhya Plateau meet. Ranthambore forest is spread over an area of 1334 sq km and 392 sq km area is a national park. This is one of the best places to see Tigers. Once, This National Park was the Hunting Ground of Jaipur’s Royal. In these National Parks, you can see the Tigers close range in their natural wild environment.

In 1973, the Ranthambore forest was included in Project Tiger, a tiger conservation initiative of the Government of India. The Best time to visit and see them is in Summer Season. Another attraction of Ranthambore National Park is the migratory birds. Apart from the Tigers, The Sanctuary is also home to 320 species of birds and 50 species of Butterflies. Some are the most popular Migratory Birds are Jacana, Great Horned Owl, Painted Sandgrouse, Sandpiper, Nightjar, Kingfisher, Painted Spurfowl, Saros Crane.

• Address: Sawai Madhopur, ‎Rajasthan
• Timings: 6 AM – 7 PM
• Ticket Price: For Jeep (6-Seater) Rs. 1700 per passenger
• Best time to Visit: April to June

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4. Ramgarh Vishdhari Wildlife Sanctuary

• A wildlife sanctuary in Rajasthan is known for its diverse biodiversity and wildlife.
• Ramgarh Lake: A scenic lake that is a popular spot for bird watching and nature walks.
• Leopard sightings: Chance to spot leopards in their natural habitat.

Ramgarh Vishdhari Wildlife Sanctuary is located near Ramgarh, District Bundi, Rajasthan. The forest and wildlife reserve has a lot to offer spread over 1505 sq km, which falls under the buffer zone of Ranthambore Tiger Reserve (RTR). The flora of the sanctuary is khair, dhok, salar, khirni, and many more. Apart from this flora and tiger habitat, Ramgarh Vishdhari Wildlife Sanctuary is also home to striped hyena, sloth bear, Indian wolf, nilgai, leopard, golden jackal, fox, and chinkara. The government is continuously promoting ecotourism and development in the area. 

• Address: Raghav Kripa, Gate no:5, Rajat Colony, Bherupura Antri
• Timings: 7 AM – 6 PM
• Best time to Visit: May to September

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5. Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary

• Leopard sighting: A good chance to spot leopards in their natural habitat.
• Flora and Fauna: Sanctuary is home to a variety of plants and has more than 250 species of Birds and other animal species.

Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Mount Abu. Established in 1980, Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary is about 6 km wide and 19 km long. The Sanctuary crosses numerous mountain heights ranging from 300 m to 1722 m at Gurashikhar and this is considered the highest peak of the Aravali range. This Wildlife Sanctuary is home to birds and wildlife and is considered a paradise for nature lovers. The Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary has more than 250 species of birds that of its beautiful unlike any other. In addition, some other wildlife of the sanctuary is the small Indian civet, hyena, wild boar, common mongoose, Indian fox, and many more.

• Address: Shergaon Path, Block No. 2, Rajasthan 307501
• Timings: 9 AM – 5:30 PM
• Ticket Price: Rs 300 to Rs 600 per person for Jeep Safari
• Best time to Visit: October to June

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