» Location : |
65 Kms from Udaipur, Rajasthan. |
» Main Wildlife Found : |
Wolf, Leopards, Bear, Jackal |
» Coverage Area : |
578 sq Kms |
Kumbhalgarh
Wildlife Sanctuarys 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.
Kumbhalgarhs 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.
Major Attractions of Kumbhalgarh
Wildlife SanctuaryThe bird life at Kumbhalgarh is also gratifying.
The normally shy and distrusted 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.
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.
Climate
in Kumbhalgarh Wildlife SanctuarySummer Max:37.0 degree C Min. 23.0
Degree C Winter Max:29.0 degree C Min. 9.1 Degree C
How
to Get thereAir : Nearest Airport Udaipur, Several flights
from Delhi , Mumbai and other parts of India.
Rail : Nearest
Rail Head: Udaipur on the Delhi Mumbai rail route. Several trains a day from
Delhi, Mumbai,Ahemedbad, Jaipur.
Road : Daily buses from
udaipur.