Kumbhalgarh Sanctuary
Is located in the most rugged of the Aravali in Pali, Rajsamand
and Udaipur districts of Rajasthan. It takes name after the
impressive historic fort of Kumbhalgarh, which come into view
over the Park. It is 578 sq Kms in area and at an altitude
of 500 to 1,300m. It is home to a very large variety of wild
life, some of which are highly endangered species. The wild
life includes wolf, leopards, sloth bear, hyena, jackal, jungle
cat, smabhar, nilgai, chaisingh (the four horned antelope),
chinkara and hare.
The bird life at Kumbhalgarh is also gratifying. The normally
shy and untrusted grey jungle fowl can be spotted here. Peacocks
and Doves can be sighted regularly feeding on grains scattered
by the jungle guards. Bird like the red spur owls, Parakeets,
golden Oriole, grey Pigeons, Bulbul, Dove and white breasted
kingfisher can also be seen near the water holes.
Kumbhalgarh’s natural beauty is attracting many tourists
and especially for its accessibility from Udaipur, which is
100 Kms from here. Foot tracking and horse safari organised
by local tour operators are proving to be very popular. A
typical safari route enters the sanctuary from the Kumbhalgarh
Fort and cutting across the sanctuary it reaches Ghanerao,
and then borders an old abandoned road. On this road, one
can sight Chinkaras, Neelgais, four horned Antelope and many
birds.
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