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Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary
Between the Himalayas and the Nilgiri mountain ranges, the highest
place (about 1700 MSL) is Mt. Abu is not only a sanctuary but also a
fascinating hill station of Rajasthan. It is a living example of an
inextricable mix of religion and tourism. The sanctuary spread over
288 kms is dominated by subtropical evergreen forests known for its
cool refreshing air, fully charged with the jasmine. The kacchar,
Kaionda, mango, champa, roses, khajur, phaludra and jasmine blossoming
on the granite rocks during March & April are a breathe taking sight.
This sanctuary is so filled with the activities of birds that it is a
sort of pilgrimage for bird lovers. It is unique in the sense that
more than 250 species of birds are found here, but the speciality of
the Abu sanctuary is the grey jungle fowl. The leopard sloth bear,
wild boar, sambar, chinkara and langur are the other inhabitants here. |