Rajasthan Tour Operator » National Parks and Wildlife

With a unique diversity of terrain, which ranges from lush green forests in the east to the desert in the west to the Aravalli hill range especially prominent in the south, Rajasthan has a wildlife wealth featuring many rare species of predators and prey. Many of the sanctuaries ware royal hunting preserves of the Maharajas.

The desert's ecosystem is worth noting during your visit to the desert regions of Jaisalmer, Jodhput, Bikaner or Shekhawati.

Avian visitors from Central Asian countries come to Bharatpur to breed and escape the harsh winter. India's national bird-the peacock-can be seen, sometimes in the lawns of your hotel!

Keoladeo Ghana National Park
The rich aquatic plant and animal life in the shallow, fresh-water marsh of Bharatpur has been attracting resident and migratory aquatic birds in thousands since times immemorial. It has a recorded history of 100 years of duck shoots. 353 species of birds belonging to 56 families, converge within the 29 sq km area of the National Park come winter and colonies of birds are formed on the treetops and amongst shrubs.

Ranthambhor National Park
History and natural heritage blend in the right proportion in the Ranthambhor Park, a tiger reserve under the Project Tiger, giving you the best chance for tiger sightings. It's landscape is dominated by the Vindhyan hill range with its steep escarpments. The ancient sedimentary, limestone and sandstone rocks, perennial lakes, and dry deciduous vegetation are part of its indicative topography.

Sariska Tiger Reserve
It is the nearest tiger-land from Delhi (190 km). The landscape of Sariska is dominated by sharp cliffs of hills and narrow valleys of the Aravallis. The forests are dry and deciduous. The grassy glades and woodland covers are excellent niches for the animals of prey namely tiger and leopard.

Sanctuaries
The vast tracts of sands around Jaisalmer, with their wood fossils have been designated the Desert National Park. There may be little about the desert that calls for protection, leave alone support wildlife but the desert has a fragile eco-system that has a unique variety of species. These include the Great Indian Bustard, recently saved from extinction