Ramgarh Vishdhari Wildlife Sanctuary, Bundi - Timings, Entry Fee, Safari Cost, Safari Booking, Best Time to Visit

At a distance of 30 km from Bundi, Ramgarh Vishdhari Wildlife Sanctuary is a tiger reserve in Bundi district of Rajasthan, India. It is one of the best wildlife sanctuaries in India, and among the must-include places in Bundi wildlife packages.

Ramgarh Vishdhari Sanctuary is situated between the renowned Ranthambore Tiger Reserve and the Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve in Rajasthan. Covering an area of approximately 307 square kilometers, this sanctuary was established in 1982 and serves as a vital tiger corridor. It ranks as the 52nd tiger reserve in India and is the fourth in Rajasthan, following Ranthambore, Sariska, and Mukundra.

The sanctuary is contiguous with the buffer zone of the Ranthambore Tiger Reserve to the northeast and the Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve to the south. The Mez River, a tributary of the Chambal, flows through the reserve. The landscape is predominantly rugged and hilly, characterized by Dry Deciduous Forests, with Dhok trees being the most prevalent species.

Ramgarh Vishdhari Wildlife Sanctuary boasts a rich biodiversity, housing a variety of wildlife, including Tigers, Panthers, Sloth Bears, Jungle Cats, Palm Civets, Ratels, Mongooses, Chital, Sambar, Wild Boar, Nilgai, and Langurs. Additionally, the sanctuary is home to over 150 bird species, such as the Grey Francolin, Common Quail, Jungle Bush-quail, Red Spurfowl, Indian Peafowl, Lesser Whistling-duck, Greylag Goose, Painted Stork, and Asian Openbill, among others.

There are three designated safari routes available for visitors. The first route, starting from Shikar Burj, is 12 kilometers long and traverses Doordarshan Road to Dobara Mahadev Ki Pahadi, Chamunda Mataji, Shikarhodhi, Suraj Chattri viewpoint, and back to Doordarshan Road. The second route extends 13 kilometers, beginning at the Tiger Hills entry point in Delelpura and leading to Chaumata ki Pahadi, Tiger Hill, Jaitsagar viewpoint, Miraji ki Pahadi, and Miraji Garden. The third route, which is approximately 20 kilometers, commences from the Bhimlat Tiraha entry point and includes stops at a waterfall, Bhimlat guest house, Adarsheela, Luvkush Vatika, Abhaypura Dam water tower, and Megarav ki Jhopriya village. Tourists can reserve their safari experiences through the Forest Department's official website.

Timings: 6 AM to 9.30 AM and 3 PM to 6.30 PM

Entry: Rs. 780 for Indians & Rs. 1150 for Foreigners (includes entry fee & Jeep cost per person)