7 Famous Wildlife Safaris to Visit in Udaipur

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The green city of Udaipur is home to a diverse range of flora and animals. The surroundings of Udaipur are also lush and verdant and have many sanctuaries that protect native animals, birds, and flora. Hence, this provides the public with the opportunity to explore and discover wildlife through the wildlife safari in Udaipur. 

So, if you are interested in exploring wildlife, take a look at these breathtakingly lovely and stunning natural habitats.

The wildlife safari tour in Udaipur includes –

1. Sajjangarh Wildlife Sanctuary

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On top of a hillock, Sajjangarh, also known as Monsoon Palace, is surrounded by a dense forest. But most importantly, it has thriving native vegetation and fauna and was converted into a wildlife sanctuary in 1987. 

This sanctuary is home to a wide variety of wild creatures, including blue bulls, panthers, sambhars, and chitals. Besides these, a variety of birds and other species also call this place their home.

• Area Covered: 5.19 square kilometres. 
• Best Time to Visit: August to October.
• Operational Hours: 10 AM to 6 PM.
• Distance from the Airport: 31.3 Km
• Entry Fee: 
  • Indians - ₹30 
  • Foreigners - ₹300
• How to reach: Arrive at Maharana Pratap Airport or Udaipur railway station. Then, take a bus or cab to the sanctuary.

2. Mount Abu Sanctuary

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The Mount Abu Sanctuary is situated across the Aravali range. It has approximately 112 plant families with around 449 genera and 820 different species. Here you can witness over 250 bird species including the popular grey jungle fowl, making it a favourite spot for bird watchers. It also has a teeming faunal population including chinkara, leopard sloth bear, sambar, wild boar, and langur amongst others. 

• Area Covered: 288 square kilometres. 
• Best Time to Visit: November to February
• Operational Hours: 9 AM to 5.30 PM.
• Distance from the Airport: 185 Km
• Entry Fee: No entry fee; ₹300-₹600 per person for Jeep Safari.
• How to reach: Fly to Maharana Pratap Airport or take a train to Abu Road railway station. You can get buses or cabs from there.

3. Kumbhalgarh National Park

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Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary, located in the Rajsamand district, is 100 kilometres from Udaipur. It covers portions of the districts of Pali, Rajsamand, and Udaipur, and is home to myriad flora and fauna. 

You can see animals including chinkaras, hyenas, leopards, jackals, sambhars, chausingas, hares, and others here. Additionally, you can also see avian species including peacocks, Red Spur Owls, doves, Parakeets, and White Breasted Kingfishers.

• Area Covered: 610 square kilometres. 
• Best Time to Visit: August to October.
• Operational Hours: 7 AM to 6 PM
• Distance from the Airport: 85 Km
• Entry Fee: ₹ 100 per person.
• How to reach: Arrive at Falna Railway Station or Maharana Pratap Airport and then take a bus or cab from there.

4. Jaisamand Wildlife Sanctuary

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This sanctuary was built in 1957 and is a haven for a variety of migrating species. Jaisamand Wildlife Sanctuary houses leopards, hyenas, foxes, jungle cats, wild boar, deer, etc. The lake is home to many different reptiles and amphibians, including turtles, crocodiles, and a large variety of fish. Lastly, for its exquisite vistas, it is often regarded as one of Udaipur's nicest and closest sanctuaries.

• Area Covered: 62 square kilometres. 
• Best Time to Visit: November to February
• Operational Hours: 7 AM to 6 PM
• Distance from the Airport: 85 Km
• Entry Fee: ₹ 100 per person.
• How to reach: Fly to Delhi Airport or take a train to Udaipur railway station. Then, take a bus or cab to the sanctuary.

5. Bagdara Nature Park

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The closest area to take in the beauty of nature from Udaipur is Bagdarah Nature Park, which is about 15 kilometres from Udaipur. This natural park is renowned for having a large population of crocodiles. Hence, it also goes by the name Baghdara Crocodile Reserve and is well known for the Rajasthani Crocodile Breeding Project.

• Area Covered: Not Found
• Best Time to Visit: November to February
• Operational Hours: 9 AM to 5 PM
• Distance from the Airport: 22.8 Km
• Entry Fee: ₹20 per person.
• How to reach: Fly to Maharana Pratap Airport and take a bus or hire a cab to this sanctuary.

6. Bassi Wildlife Sanctuary

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The Vindhyachal Ranges surround this Bassi Wildlife Sanctuary on the west, which is located close to Bassi Village. The area is an excellent vacation spot for those who love to explore the wild which includes mongooses, wild boars, and panthers. Besides wild animals, the area also draws many devoted bird watchers and a variety of migrating birds. In addition to the sanctuary, the area's other well-known features include the Orai Dam and Bassi Dam.

• Area Covered: 288 square kilometers
• Best Time to Visit: August to October.
• Operational Hours: 9 AM to 5 PM
• Distance from the Airport: 22.8 Km
• Entry Fee: 
  • Indians - ₹10
  • Foreigners - ₹80 
• How to reach: Arrive at Maharana Pratap Airport and take a bus or hire a cab to this sanctuary.

7. Sita Mata Wildlife Sanctuary

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The Sita Mata Wildlife Sanctuary is situated 165 kilometres from Udaipur. The sanctuary is located in the Pratapgarh district, and it was declared a protected forest in 1979. It has a large variety of trees, including bad, neem, peepal, kachnar, babool, amaltas, semal, ashok, khejri, and bamboo. Additionally, it also has 100 different species of therapeutic herbal plants.

• Area Covered: 423 square kilometres
• Best Time to Visit: August to October.
• Operational Hours: 10 AM to 6 PM
• Distance from the Airport: 145 Km
• Entry Fee: 
  • Indians - ₹20 
  • Foreigners - ₹80 
• How to reach: Fly to Dabok Airport and take a bus or rent a vehicle from there. 

These sanctuaries are the perfect location for adventurers, thrill-seekers, and animal enthusiasts. They are adorned with lush, dense forests, the cooing and howling of animals, and the richness of flora and wildlife. So, if you want to explore a wildlife safari in Udaipur you can get in touch with Udaipur Tourism.