Destinations to Enjoy Wildlife Safari in Rajasthan
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Rajasthan Holidays – Experts in Wildlife Safari Rajasthan

You may have only dreamt of going on a wildlife adventure in Rajasthan. Or, you are planning to explore the wildlife in the desert regions. Rajasthan Holidays is here to guide you with its expertise in Wildlife Safari Rajasthan tours. We can help you with all your unique wildlife safari requirements.

There are numerous wildlife sanctuaries and national parks, where you can go for Jungle Safari in Rajasthan. The Thar Desert of Rajasthan is home to India’s rare animals and birds. But, if you look at the western parts of Rajasthan, you will find jungles, which teem with wildlife. Tigers, deer, leopards, crocodiles, wild dogs, migratory birds, are commonly found in these forests. Chambal River, which flows through southern regions of Rajasthan teems with incredible aquatic marine life. Here are some of the top places in Rajasthan to view wildlife.

A choice of the best places for Jungle Safari in Rajasthan

We offer a huge choice for you when it comes to planning for Rajasthan Wildlife Safari Booking. Rajasthan Holidays has a thorough knowledge about the land of Rajasthan and the wildlife here. These places range from deserts to national parks, wildlife sanctuaries to wetlands. You can read further and discover the top destinations in Rajasthan for the Best Wildlife Safari in Rajasthan.

Best 20 places to go for Wildlife Safari Rajasthan

We have identified the top 20 best places in Rajasthan. Here you can do Rajasthan Jungle Safari Booking and discover incredible wildlife in Rajasthan.

Ranthambore National Park

You will find the Best Wildlife Safari in Rajasthan, here in Ranthambore. This is one of the immensely famous national parks in Rajasthan. The Ranthambore Fort is inside this national park, and it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You can go for a jeep safari and a canter safari in Ranthambore National Park. 

You can spot tigers, nilgai, leopards, monkeys, wild dogs, and other creatures in Ranthambore. We offer our Ranthambore National Park Rajasthan Online Booking for our guests. Many tourists who visit Jaipur also want to go on the Ranthambore Tiger Safari tour. 

  • Best time to visit: November up to February
  • Entry Fee: Rs.100 per person
  • Visiting hours: 7 am to 10.30 am/ 2.30 to 6 pm
  • Duration: 3 to 3.5 hours
  • Closest airport: Jaipur 

Sariska Tiger Reserve

Another place to go for a Wildlife Safari Rajasthan is Sariska Tiger Reserve. This was the former hunting ground of the kings of Rajasthan. Tigers are the main creatures to spot here. You can view langur monkeys, deer, hyenas, peacocks, and many more wild animals in this Alwar jungle safari. 

Other attractions in Alwar are Kankwari Fort, Sariska Palace, and others. The famous Bhangarh Fort is also located at a close distance. There are many palaces in Alwar, which are now converted into heritage hotels. 

  • Best time to visit: October up to February
  • Entry Fee: Rs.80 per person
  • Visiting hours: 7 am to 10.30 am/ 2.00 to 5.30 pm
  • Duration: 3 hours
  • Closest airport: Jaipur 

Desert National Park

Jaisalmer wildlife safari is the best way to explore the rare creatures of the Thar Desert. The main attraction of this desert region is the rare Great Indian Bustard. You can also spot falcons, desert foxes, vultures, and many other creatures. 

The Desert National Park ranks among the Best Wildlife Safari in Rajasthan. A trained naturalist will guide you and explain the desert ecosystem of Jaisalmer. You can photograph wildlife in this region and sand dunes, while you are going the safari. 

  • Best time to visit: October up to March
  • Entry Fee: Rs.100 per person/ Jeep safari @ Rs.100/-
  • Visiting hours: 10 am to 5 pm
  • Duration: 2-3 hours
  • Closest airport: Jodhpur 

National Chambal Wildlife Sanctuary

We have included the National Chambal Wildlife Sanctuary in this list for good reason. The sanctuary is based on a river, Chambal. This river is home to some of the rarest wildlife and aquatic animals. You can include this unique sanctuary if you want a Wildlife Safari Rajasthan. 

The various animals you can spot here are river turtles, crocodiles, river dolphins, otters, and others. If you are lucky, you can spot the Gharial, which is a unique type of crocodile. Boat safari is the best way to view the aquatic creatures in the river. 

  • Best time to visit: November up to March
  • Entry Fee: Rs.1,850/-
  • Visiting hours: 7 to 10.30 am/ 2.30 pm to 6.00 pm
  • Duration: 4-5 hours
  • Closest airport: Kheria Airport 

Mukundara Hills National Park

This sanctuary for tigers is located on the banks of the Chambal River. Mukundara Hills National Park was popularly known as Darrah Wildlife Sanctuary in the past. Tigers are the major animals you can spot here. But you can also view jackals, foxes, leopards, chinkara deer, and other wild creatures. 

This national park was the hunting ground of the kings of Kota. You can go on a boat or jungle safari to watch the creatures in their natural habitat. We suggest you visit Mukundara Hills National Park when you go on a Wildlife Safari Rajasthan. 

  • Best time to visit: October to June
  • Entry Fee: Rs.1,850/-
  • Visiting hours: 24 hours
  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Closest airport: Udaipur 

Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary

This wildlife sanctuary also known as Kumbhalgarh Ranakpur Wildlife Sanctuary is located near Kumbhalgarh Fort. You can go on a Jeep Safari in Kumbhalgarh and view the wildlife here. Among the common creatures you can spot in the jungles are the leopard, chinkara, hare, and others. 

Horse riding is also a popular activity you can do here. But you cannot beat the thrill of a Jeep Safari Kumbhalgarh. The hills and the towering Kumbhalgarh Fort in the distance will be enough to make your day. 

  • Best time to visit: March to December
  • Entry Fee: Rs.100/- (weekdays), Rs.75/- (weekends)
  • Visiting hours: 7 am to 6.30 pm
  • Duration: 3 hours
  • Closest airport: Udaipur 

Phulwari ki Nal Wildlife Sanctuary

This wildlife sanctuary known as Phulwari ki Nal Wildlife Sanctuary is near Udaipur. There are many villages in this sanctuary, where you can view the nomadic tribal people of the Mewar region. You can spot several animals and birds here such as antelopes, squirrels, leopards, and others. 

  • Best time to visit: September to February
  • Entry Fee: Rs.20 per person
  • Visiting hours: 9 am to 9 pm
  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Closest airport: Udaipur 

Todgarh Raoli Wildlife Sanctuary

You can observe several creatures in Todgarh Raoli Wildlife Sanctuary such as leopards, hares, wolves, etc. This wildlife sanctuary is near Ajmer and is on the Aravalli Mountain range. The rugged terrain and hilly landscapes of this sanctuary are the perfect habitat for leopards and other creatures. 

You will find many waterfalls during the monsoon season. There is a historic site in this sanctuary which is linked to Maharana Pratap. You can also visit a Shiv temple and a religious shrine. You can check out this sanctuary if you want to experience the thrill of a Jungle Safari in Rajasthan. 

  • Best time to visit: November to May
  • Entry Fee: Rs.65 per person
  • Visiting hours: 7 am to 7 pm
  • Duration: 1-2 hours
  • Closest airport: Jodhpur 

Sitamata Wildlife Sanctuary

We will certainly recommend the Sitamata Wildlife Sanctuary when you visit Chittor Fort. This sanctuary is spectacular in the rainy season. The dense forests here are where you will find jungle cats, pangolins, wild boar, spotted deer, and sloth bears among other creatures. 

If you love bird watching then you will love this wildlife sanctuary. You can even spot the Flying Squirrel if you are lucky to spot one. You must check out Sitamata Wildlife Sanctuary if you want to go on a Jungle Safari in Rajasthan. 

  • Best time to visit: November to February
  • Entry Fee: Rs.10 per person
  • Visiting hours: 10 am to 6 pm
  • Duration: 3 hours
  • Closest airport: Dabok Airport, Udaipur 

Shergarh Wildlife Sanctuary

This wildlife sanctuary is close to Jhalawar and the border with Madhya Pradesh. Shergarh Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the places where you can go for a Wildlife Safari Rajasthan. The name of the sanctuary comes from Shergarh Fort, which was built somewhere around 790 AD. 

Among the creatures you can spot here are the leopards, sambar, chital, sloth bear, and tigers. There are many temples here, which are worshiped by local people. Parvan River flows through this sanctuary and it is also a popular tourist attraction. 

  • Best time to visit: April to October
  • Entry Fee: Rs.10 per person
  • Visiting hours: 7 am to 10.30 pm/ 2.30 pm to 6.00 pm
  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Closest airport: Jaipur International Airport, Jaipur 

Jamwa Ramgarh WL Sanctuary

There is one sanctuary which is appropriately called the leopard sanctuary in Rajasthan. It is the famous Jamwa Ramgarh Wildlife Sanctuary. Leopards are the main creatures you can spot in this sanctuary. The sanctuary is named after Ramgarh Lake, which is a man-made lake near Jaipur. 

There are thick forests here, where leopards, chital, jackals, nilgai, and langur monkeys live. You will love bird-watching in Jamwa Ramgarh Wildlife Sanctuary. Woodpeckers, larks, drongo, and spotted dove, are some of the birds you can spot here. 

  • Best time to visit: October to February
  • Entry Fee: Free to enter
  • Visiting hours: 6 am to 6.00 pm
  • Duration: 2.5 hours
  • Closest airport: Jaipur International Airport, Jaipur 

Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary

Most of you would happily visit Mount Abu in Rajasthan. But if you are a wildlife lover, Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary will be a unique Jungle Safari in Rajasthan. The rugged Aravalli Hills and the undulating landscapes here are a visual delight. 

You will come across leopards, foxes, mongoose, pangolins, and many birds. Some patches of this sanctuary are dense. Although much of the terrain is a desert type of landscape, you will find river streams flowing through the hills. 

  • Best time to visit: October to June
  • Entry Fee: Rs.300/- per person
  • Visiting hours: 9 am to 5.30 pm
  • Duration: 2-3 hours
  • Closest airport: Maharana Pratap Airport, Udaipur 

Bhensrorgarh Wildlife Sanctuary

This is another sanctuary where you can go for a Jungle Safari in Rajasthan. Bhensrorgarh Wildlife Sanctuary is in Chittorgarh and is located near the confluence of the Chambal and Bemany rivers. The famous Bhainsrodgarh Fort is also located in the sanctuary. 

You will find many animals here such as chinkara, nilgai, fox, hyenas, wild boar, and crocodiles among many others. Monsoon is a good time to visit the sanctuary. 

  • Best time to visit: September to January
  • Entry Fee: Rs.20/- per person
  • Visiting hours: 10 am to 5.00 pm
  • Duration: 1-2 hours
  • Closest airport: Maharana Pratap Airport, Udaipur 

Bandh Baretha Wildlife Sanctuary

This wildlife sanctuary is a wetland area near Bharatpur. You can watch many migratory birds here. This is one of the best places to go on a Wildlife Safari Rajasthan. The reservoir here is man-made and is the result of Bandh Baretha Dam. 

You can watch bitterns, terns, besides many other water birds. But if you are lucky, you can even spot a leopard, chital, wild boar, and other mammals. 

  • Best time to visit: October to March
  • Entry Fee: Rs.20/- per person
  • Visiting hours: 6 am to 6.00 pm
  • Duration: 2 hours+
  • Closest airport: Agra Airport 

Bassi Wildlife Sanctuary

This is another wildlife sanctuary which is located in Chittorgarh. Bassi Wildlife Sanctuary has many wild creatures such as spotted deer, leopards, hyenas, nilgai, chinkara, hare, wild horses, etc. But you can also spot many migratory birds here. 

  • Best time to visit: October to November
  • Entry Fee: Rs.10/- per person
  • Visiting hours: 6.30 am to 5.30 pm
  • Duration: 1-2 hours
  • Closest airport: Dabok Airport, Udaipur 

Sawai Mansingh WL Sanctuary

If you want to go on a Wildlife Safari Rajasthan, then we would suggest this fabulous place. Sawai Mansingh WL Sanctuary is in Sawai Madhopur. The hilly areas and plateau regions of the Vindhyas and Aravalli mountain ranges are ideal habitats for several wildlife species. 

Jackals, rabbits, chinkara, nilgai, fox, wild boar, and other animals can be found here. Among the birds you can spot here are peacocks, quails, partridges, flycatchers, parakeets, and many others. 

  • Best time to visit: October to June
  • Entry Fee: Rs.20/- per person
  • Visiting hours: 6 am to 9 am/ 3 to 6 pm
  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Closest airport: Jaipur Airport, Jaipur 

Keoladeo Ghana Bird Sanctuary

Wildlife Safari Rajasthan is almost incomplete without mentioning Keoladeo Ghana Bird Sanctuary. This is more famous by the name of Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary. This wetland area is famous in the whole of Asia. You will find resident and migratory birds here. 

The swamps and marshes here are home to over 400 bird species. Keoladeo Ghana Bird Sanctuary ranks among the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India. You will find cranes, flamingos, ducks, pelicans, cormorants, and many other birds here. 

  • Best time to visit: August to November
  • Entry Fee: Rs.20/- per person
  • Visiting hours: 6 am to 6 pm (summer), 6.30 am to 5 pm (winter)
  • Duration: 3-4 hours
  • Closest airport: Agra Airport 

Kesarbagh Wildlife Sanctuary

You will find the Best Wildlife Safari in Rajasthan in places like Kesarbagh Wildlife Sanctuary. This sanctuary is located in Sawai Madhopur. So if you want to visit a wildlife sanctuary, that is close to Jaipur, then you can visit Kesarbagh Wildlife Sanctuary. 

You will find many incredible animals here like hyenas, jackals, wild boars, leopards, sloth bears, and others. 

  • Best time to visit: November to March
  • Entry Fee: Rs.10/- per person
  • Visiting hours: 10 am to 6 pm
  • Duration: 2 to 2.5 hours
  • Closest airport: Jodhpur Airport 

Nahargarh Wildlife Sanctuary

This is a biological park near Jaipur called Nahargarh Wildlife Sanctuary. The famous Nahargarh Fort is also located here. This is also one of the best places to go for a Jungle Safari in Rajasthan. Lion safari is the key attraction here. But you will also find deer, bears, foxes, and crocodiles in Nahargarh Wildlife Sanctuary. 

  • Best time to visit: October to March
  • Entry Fee: Rs.50/- per person
  • Visiting hours: 8.30 am to 5.30 pm
  • Duration: 1-2 hours
  • Closest airport: Jaipur International Airport, Jaipur 

Jaisamand Wildlife Sanctuary

The lake near Udaipur, known as Jaisamand Lake is a man-made lake. Jaisamand Lake is regarded as one of the largest artificial lakes in Asia. The banks around the lake are the home of many types of birds. Coots, cormorants, greylag geese, and bar-headed geese can be found here. 

  • Best time to visit: June to November
  • Entry Fee: Rs.10/- per person, Rs.80/- for boat rides
  • Visiting hours: 10 am to 5 pm
  • Duration: 3 hours
  • Closest airport: Maharana Pratap Airport, Udaipur

FAQ

Which is the best safari in Rajasthan?

Ranthambore National Park has the best Jungle Safari in Rajasthan. 

Which is the most famous wildlife sanctuary in Rajasthan?

Keoladeo Ghana National Park and Ranthambore National Park are very famous wildlife sanctuaries in Rajasthan. 

What is the cost of a camel safari in Jaipur?

It can cost Rs.700/- for a camel safari in Jaipur. 

Which is the best wildlife safari?

National Chambal Wildlife Sanctuary and Sariska Tiger Reserve rank among the best Jungle Safari in Rajasthan. 

What is the name of the wildlife sanctuary in Thar Desert?

The name of the wildlife sanctuary in Thar Desert is Desert National Park. 

What is the cost of a Wildlife Safari Rajasthan?

A 6-seater jeep safari costs INR 1800 per person, and a 20-seater Canter safari costs INR 1300 per person. 

Which is better, Bharatpur or Ranthambore?

Both these are unique in their wildlife and birdlife. Ranthambore has many tigers and Bharatpur is famous for birds. 

Conclusion

All these wildlife sanctuaries and national parks are some of the best in Rajasthan. The wildlife here is incredible and full of magnificent diversity. You can make Rajasthan Wildlife Online Booking and enjoy this unique wildlife. In addition to this, there are many tourist spots and heritage monuments you will want to explore.