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Sariska Tiger Park, Alwar |
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- Nestling in a picturesque valley of the
Aravallis a forest comes to life. It pulses a beat of its own.
The nature’s rhythm reveals wildlife in its own natural habitat.
This sanctuary established in 1955, offers an exceptional
opportunity to see a variety of animals at a close range. There
are tiger, nilgai (blue bull), sambar, cheetal, four-horned
antelope and wild bear. The thick forest here are the dry
deciduous type and cover on area of 480 sq. km. There is a
spectacular palaces here built by Maharaja Jai Singh in honour
of the Duke of Edinburgh when he visited the sanctuary, recently
converted into a hotel. (RTDC Hotel Tiger Den and Sariska Palace
offer comfortable accommodation.) |
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Keoladeo National Park, Bharatpur |
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Once royal hunting reserve of the princely family of
Bharatpur today, it is one of the most breathtaking water bird
sanctuaries in India. Migratory birds flock here in
July/August on the marshes and low lying trees. They breed here
till October/November. There are thorny babul trees, their tops
above the water, holding the nests of thousands of birds that
come here. The outstanding species are the open billed stock,
painted stork, egret, pelican, ibis, cormorant, darter or
snake-bird, spoonbill and grey hereon. There are exotic migrants
from Afghanistan, Central Asia, Tibet as well as Grey lag Geese
from Siberia, Siberian Cranes from the Arctic and Bar headed
Geese
from China.
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Ranthambnore National Park, Sawai Madhopur |
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- This wildlife
reserve figures amongst the notable national parks in the
century. Wildlife viewing opportunities are in abundance here.
With extensive flora and fauna, the park is a favourite for the
tourists with special interest in wild life.
- The sprawling dry deciduous forest of Dhok in Ranthambhor is well
known for tigers, numbering over 28. An encounter with this
predator is not rare here. Prominent prey species of tiger
include sambar, cheetal, nilgai, wild bear, chinkara and langur.
Interestingly, the peafowl also forms a major menu item of this
big cat.
- Placid water of three
lakes- Padam Talab, Rajbagh and Milak Talab- in the park beckon
large numbers of migratory and local birds. Besides, these lakes
supply nutrative food for the sambar. And it's treat to eyes
when you watch fresh water crocodiles basking in the winter sun
for regulating their body temperature.
- Though leopard
is a co-predator of the tiger yet avoids contact with it. Hyena
and Jackal are its camp followers. The reserve also harbours a
little population of sloth bear and python. For going around the park, Jeeps are available on hire.
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