Nahargarh Wildlife Sanctuary
22-11-2022
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Overview:
The Rajasthan forest department lodged an FIR against another state government body, the Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation (RTDC), for allowing a party after sunset inside Nahargarh Wildlife Sanctuary (NWLS).
About Nahargarh Wildlife Sanctuary:
- It is located about 12 km from Jaipur.
- The sanctuary has been named Nahar, because it falls under Nahar Village (Nahad village).
- It encompasses a large area of 720 hectares and is situated under the Aravalli range.
- It is home to 285 species of birds, Asiatic lions, Bengal tigers, sloth bear, hyenas, panthers, deer, crocodiles etc.
- Nahargarh Biological Park (NBP) is famous for the lion safaris.
- It has now become a convenient breeding centre of lions.
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Nahargarh Fort:
- Nahargarh Fort was made by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II as a defence mechanism for the Jaipur city.
- It is a magnificent fort offering panoramic views of the Pink City.
Source : Times of India