Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary
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After the impressive Kumbhalgarh’s historic fort its takes name which comes into view over the park and is located in the most rugged of the Aravali in Pali, Udaipur and Rajsamand districts of Rajasthan. This park at an altitude of 500 to 1,300 m and is 578 sq km in area. Kumbhalgarh Sanctuary is home to a wild life’s very large varieties which are some of highly endangered species. The wild life of Kumbhalgarh Sanctuary includes hyena, chaisingh (the four horned antelopes), wolf, jungle cat, chinkara, leopards, nilgai, sloth bear, hare, sambhar and jackal. Between the two different parts of Rajasthan Marwar and Mewar, the parks green tract shapes a dividing line.
A major attraction for the tourists when comes to Udaipur is Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary. This is a perfect place to visit for you if you are a wild life lover. Also gratifying is the bird life at Kumbhalgarh. Here, the entrusted grey jungle fowl and normally shy can be spotted. By the jungle guards, Doves and Peacocks can be sighted regularly feeding on scattered of grain. Near the water holes, you can also be seen white breasted kingfisher and other birds such grey pigeons, Dove, the red spur owls, golden Oriole, Parakeets and Bulbul.
Natural beauty of Kumbhalgarh is attracting many tourists and especially from Udaipur for its accessibility which is 100 km from here. Providing to be very famous is house safari and foot tracking which is organized by local tour operators. Form the Fort of Kumbhalgarh, a typical safari route enters the sanctuary and borders an old abandoned road and it reaches Ghanerao cutting across the sanctuary. One can sight many birds, Neelgais, four horned, Chinkaras and Antelope. That it boasts of the diverse topography is another charm of the sanctuary. Lined by the Aravali ranges is the eastern part that looms over 3,748 ft an altitude.
At the Kumbhalgarh sanctuary an equally exist of vivid bird life. Nearby the water holes, it will be easier to spot the wolves, the scarcity of water that’s why. City of Udaipur was founded by Maharana Udai Singh II in 1568. From the modest to the extravagant, the city is full of temples, havelis and palaces ranging. Udaipur is also proud for heritage as a centre for the handicrafts, performing arts and painting. Sun worshippers are the Udaipur’s “Surya Vanshi” Maharajas and trace their genealogy to the Rama of Hindu god. They have an unconquered rule’s history.
Udaipur remained the only state of princely never to have seceded to the British Raj and it never succumbed to the Mogul invasions and the History is full of courage and romance and tales of valor. Also, we will visit the Garden of the Maids “Sahelion Ki Bari” an enchanting garden created for the pleasure of the ladies of the royal court. We will visit the island of Jag Mandir and take a sunset cruise around Lake Pichola in the evening. This islands palace was built as a retreat for the Shah Jahan who was Mughal emperor and builder of the Taj Mahal.
Main Attractions
Kumbhalgarh Fort: You can visit the Kumbhalgarh Fort which is apart from the Sanctuary. After the Chittorgarh Fort, Kumbhalgarh Fort happens to be the second most impressive fort in all of Mewar. At the top of the fort Cloud Palace and Badal Mahal is one of the important among them which offers a picturesque beauty of the countryside.
Joba Wolf Point: In the Sanctuary, another point of interest is this point which is near Joba Village, from Sadri, is situated about 7 km. Near the temple of Muchala Mahaveer, Joba Wolf Point is set in the foothills.
Ranakpur Jain Temple: Near the popular Ranakpur Jain Temple is the Kumbhalgarh Sanctuary. One of the most important and largest of all Jain temples is the glorious temple complex which is dedicated to Jain guru Adinath. Nearby, there are a Sun temple and two other Jain temples.
How to Reach
By Road: Udaipur is the nearest major city where daily taxis and buses are easily available.
By Train: Udaipur is the nearest railhead on the rail route of Mumbai, Delhi.
By Air: Udaipur is the nearest airport.
