Mostly well known for the Thar Desert or the Great Indian Desert, Rajasthan is also visited due to the enrichment of the flora and fauna. The governing body of the wildlife and sanctuaries in the state has been able to reserve rare species of the animals and birds profoundly. Not just the tourists, the migratory birds seem to be attracted to the sanctuaries of Rajasthan.

Rajasthan is a place which provides great treat to the eyes for the tourists. The photographers and the backpackers make a huge gathering just to experience the beauty of nature that is well reserved in the state. In order to make things further convenient, the supplies in the wildlife reserves can take care of comfort. Even the accommodation and traveling aspect are opportune for those who visit the state.

It will not be enough to describe Rajasthan if the Aravalli Range is not mentioned. Also, the hill stations and the worldwide popular Keoladeo National Park deserve similar respect. The mentioned national park is regarded as one of the heritage sites of the world, and is widely appreciated for the bird life. Thus, you can expect to get close with the wonderful creations of nature and also enjoying the ancient ranges of Aravalli.

Along with the deserts and the hills, the wildlife and certain greeneries of Rajasthan pair up to make the state a must visit one. The semi green forests of Mount Abu and the dry deciduous forests of Aravalli and Bharatpur makes space for the varieties of the species like the mammals and the birds. Apart from the wolves and the leopards, the likes of the village dogs, goats, calves and the asses can be noticed.

Location

Rajasthan, the largest state of India in terms of area, ranges up to 342,239 square kilometers or 132,139 sq miles, which is about 10.4% of the country. Its border includes Pakistan on the west, Gujarat on the south west, Madhya Pradesh on the south east, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh on the north east, and Punjab on the North.

Fauna

While talking about the fauna of Rajasthan, there is very little space here to describe. Ranging from the Ranthambhore National Park to the Kumbhalgarh Sanctuary, the wildlife enrichment of the state is highly complementary.

The Sariska Tiger Reserve and the Tal Chhapar Sanctuary are two of the most notable places to visit in Rajasthan, as far as the fauna is concerned. In fact, these two places are acclaimed worldwide for the population of the tigers. Other of the prominent names are Bhensrod Garh Sanctuary, Mount Abu Sanctuary, Jaisamand Sanctuary, Darrah Sanctuary, Sita Mara Wildlife Sanctuary and Jawahar Sanctuary.

Not just the tigers and the lions, the wildlife of Rajasthan also includes the likes of the wolves, leopards, hyenas and even the antelopes. The blackbucks, caracals, chinkaras and the desert foxes can also be mentioned. The fauna of Rajasthan is never complete with the migratory and inhabiting birds. Different species of eagles, partridges, water fowls, kestrels, buzzards, bastards, falcons and so on can give pleasure to the eyes of any nature lover.

Flora

Being the land of the kings, Rajasthan has vast aspect of flora apart from fauna. Though mainly deserted place, but the likes of the Northern Desert Thorn Forest and the Desert National Park in Jaisalmer can be mentioned. There are loads of other forestry reserves that can be enjoyed while paying a visit to the state. Dhosi Hill in Jhunjunu District is a place deserving of special mention for the herbs.

Attractions

Not just the sanctuaries and the forestry of Rajasthan, but the other of the tourist spots like the forts and the temples are also mentionable. The City Palace, Jalmahal and Jantar Mantar in Jaipur, Jaisalmer Fort of Jaisalmer, Umaid Bhavan Palace and Mehrangarh Fort of Jodhpur, are just some to mention. Even, the lakes such as the Fateh Sagar Lake of Udaipur and Pushkar Lake are notable. Udaipur is known as the Venice of the country India for its beauty. Jaipur is called as the pink city of India with famous temples and palaces, and Jaisalmer as the golden city of the country for the havelis and the golden fortress.

Climate And Best Time to Visit

The national parks and the reserves of the Indian state Rajasthan have a tropical desert type climate. January being the coldest month of the state, the winter season stays from October to February. And the months from March to September experience the scorching heat of the sun. Scanty rainfall in different parts of the state can be experienced. For knowing about the best time to visit, the ranges of temperature can be followed, as these vary in respect with different parts of Rajasthan.

The minimum temperature can be even -2 degrees of centigrade in January, whereas the summer months may even have a maximum of 49 degrees. Mount Abu and Udaipur can be visited during the summer months for the most favorable temperature range between 31.5 degrees and 38 degrees. The nights of the summer months in Rajasthan, that is, from March to September have the temperature range between 20 degrees and 29 degrees, making the time period the best time to visit.

How to Reach

By Air

The daily flights are available from the major metropolitan cities of India, such as Kolkata, Mumbai, Chennai, Delhi, and so on. Boarding a flight for reaching the main cities of Rajasthan, like Jodhpur, Jaipur and Udaipur is not a big issue.

By Road

Rajasthan includes a connectivity of 4 lanes of the National Highways. The state buses and the private buses can be boarded for reaching the main cities of the state from any other Indian state.

By Train

Rajasthan has perfect connectivity with various parts of India because of the cosmic Indian Railway network. The superfast, express and the mail trains can be boarded for reaching the Indian state from any other part of the country.

Visitor Information

The reserves, sanctuaries, forestry, and the national parks of Rajasthan are open from the first hour of morning till early evening. The timings may vary a little, but more or less are similar as well as convenient for the tourists. There are certain entry fees of these places, which vary as well, but are affordable for both the Indians and the foreigners.