Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary 3.18

Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary is in the Rajsamand District of Rajasthan State in western India. It surrounds the Kumbhalgarh fortress and covers an area of 578km2. The sanctuary extends across the Aravalli Range, covering parts of Rajsamand, Udaipur, and Pali districts, ranging from 500to elevation. Its ecoregion is that of Kathiawar-Gir dry deciduous forests.GeographyIt takes name after the impressive historic fort of Kumbhalgarh, which comes into view over the Park. It is 578km2 in area, and at an altitude of 500to. Kumbhalgarh's natural environment attracts tourists, and is accessible from Udaipur, which is 100 km from here. Foot tracking and horse safari organised by local tour operators are also available. A typical safari route enters the sanctuary from the Kumbhalgarh Fort and cuts across the sanctuary it reaches Ghanerao, and then borders an old abandoned road. On this road, one can see chinkaras, neelgais, four horned antelope and birds.