The majestic Kumbhalgarh Fort overlooks the 578 sq km sanctuary. Kumbhalgarh is just 90 kms. from Jodhpur on the Udaipur - Pali - Jodhpur road. The Aravalis hills, which remain barren for most of the year, turn green rains and provide shelter to sloth bear, leopard, flying squirrel. Kumbalgarh is the only sanctuary of Rajasthan, where activities of the rarely found wolf can be seen. More than forty wolves inhabit the Joba area of the sanctuary. During summer, when water becomes scarce, pack of wolves roaming around water holes is a common sight. The Kumbhalgarh sanctuary has a bewildering array of wildlife species like leopards, hyena, sloth bear, wolf, jackal, jungle cat, hare, nilgai and the four horned antelope all of which makes Kumbhalgarh any wildlife enthusiasts dream come true. Typical safari route enters the sanctuary from the Kumbhalgarh Fort and cutting across the sanctuary it reaches Ghanerao, and then borders an old deserted road. On this road, one can sight Chinkaras, Neelgais, four horned Antelope and many birds. Rajasthan-tours-hotels.com offers information about Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary. Best time for tours here is March to May and September to November. |
