Nahargarh Biological Park

Nahargarh Biological Park, a part of the Nahargarh sanctuary is located about 12 km from Jaipur on the Jaipur-Delhi highway. It encompasses a large area of 720 hectares and is situated under the Aravalli range. The Park is famous for its vast flora and fauna, and its main aim is to conserve it. It also doubles up as a great place to educate people and conduct research on existing flora and fauna. At Nahargarh Biological Park, ornithologists can expect to see over 285 species of birds, of which, the most popular is the white-naped tit, which can only be found here.

When you visit the Park, make sure you also head to Ram Sagar, which is a famous among bird watchers and makes for a great spot to catch different varieties of birds. While here, you can stay at well-equipped and famous places such as Ganga Vilas, Gopal Vilas and Lalit Vilas, which were famous with the maharajas of the yore as hunting lodges. The Nahargarh Zoological Park is also worth a visit and houses animals such as Asiatic lions, Bengal tigers, panthers, hyenas, wolves, deer, crocodiles, sloth bear, Himalayan black bear, wild boar, etc. The zoo is open from 15th March – 14th October between 8.30 am to 5.30 pm and from 15th October – 14th March between 9.00 am to 5.00 pm. It is closed on Tuesdays so make sure you plan your visit accordingly.

History of Nahargarh Biological and Zoological Park
Nahargarh Park was one of the few parks, that was chosen by the Government of Rajasthan to be the rescue centre and closed for a long time. Recently, the government has started the Elephant safari in the Park, to support the eco-tourism in the Nahargarh park. One of the oldest Zoos in the India, Ram Niwas Bagh Zoo which was established in 1876 by the king of that time H.H. Sawai Ram Singh-II, is now merged with the Nahargarh Park. The Merger completed in 2016 and was inaugurated by the Chief Minister of Rajasthan, Mrs Vasundhara Raje Scindia.

How To Reach Nahargarh Biological Park?
To reach Nahargarh Biological Park, you can opt for public transport, there are dedicated buses to the Nahargarh Biological Park. The 2nd way is to book a direct cab to Nahargarh Biological Park. You can take your own vehicle to the Park. Once you reach there, you need to walk for 1-2 km to reach the main entry gate. There are many e-rickshaws available there if you are not willing to walk.