About Shergarh Wildlife Sanctuary
Shergarh Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area in the Baran district of Rajasthan, established in 1983. Covering approximately 81.67 square kilometers along the Parban River on the Vindhyan plateau, it protects dry deciduous forests and diverse wildlife including leopards, sloth bears, and various deer species.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect to explore tropical dry deciduous forests with rocky outcrops and riverine plains along the Parban River. The sanctuary offers opportunities for wildlife safaris, trekking, and birdwatching amidst undulating hills and scattered boulder fields. The terrain consists of gentle slopes interspersed with flat floodplains.
Key highlights
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Home to Indian leopards, sloth bears, striped hyenas, and chinkara
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Rich avian diversity with over 100 resident and migratory bird species
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Scenic location along the Parban River on the Vindhyan plateau
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Proximity to historic Shergarh Fort dating back to 790 AD
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Dry deciduous forest ecosystem with dhok, khair, and tendu trees
History of Shergarh Wildlife Sanctuary
The sanctuary derives its name from the nearby Shergarh Fort, whose ruins date back to around 790 AD and contain medieval Jain and Hindu temples. The surrounding forests were officially notified as a wildlife sanctuary in 1983 by the Government of Rajasthan.
Route
| By air | Jaipur Airport is the nearest major airport, approximately 313 km away |
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| By train | Baran railway station is the nearest junction, located about 38 km away |
| By road |