Udaipur WildlifeSanctuary
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.
