About Sajjangarh Wildlife Sanctuary
Sajjangarh Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area spanning 5.19 square kilometers in the southern Aravalli Hills near Udaipur, Rajasthan. Established in 1987, it surrounds the historic Monsoon Palace (Sajjangarh Fort) and serves as a habitat for diverse wildlife including leopards, deer, wild boars, and over 129 bird species. The sanctuary offers trekking trails, panoramic viewpoints, and nature walks through rugged Aravalli terrain.
Visitors guide
Visitors can explore nature trails through the Aravalli hills with opportunities to spot wildlife such as leopards, sambhar deer, wild boars, blue bulls, jackals, hyenas, and various bird species. The sanctuary features scenic viewpoints overlooking Udaipur city, Fateh Sagar Lake, and Lake Pichola. Visitors can trek along designated trails, visit Tiger Lake (Jiyan Lake), and enjoy sunrise or sunset views from elevated positions within the sanctuary.
Key highlights
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Home to over 129 bird species including endangered vultures
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Panoramic viewpoints overlooking Udaipur city and lakes
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Trekking trails through Aravalli hills
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Historic Monsoon Palace (Sajjangarh Fort) within sanctuary
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Tiger Lake (Jiyan Lake) for wildlife spotting
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Diverse fauna including leopards, sambhar, and blue bulls
History of Sajjangarh Wildlife Sanctuary
The area served as hunting grounds for the Maharanas of Udaipur surrounding the Monsoon Palace in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1987. In 2017, a 28.7 square kilometer area around the sanctuary boundary was declared an Eco-Sensitive Zone by the Government of India.
Culture & Context
The sanctuary surrounds the historic Monsoon Palace (Sajjangarh Fort), built in the 19th century by Maharana Sajjan Singh. A temple of Lord Shiva is located near Jhar Water Hole within the sanctuary area.
Route
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