On arrival in Udaipur you will be received by our representative at your desired place in Udaipur and further drive straight for excursion tour to Jaisamand Sanctuary.

Jaisamand Sanctuary is located 52 km south east of Udaipur and is on the banks of world famous Jaisamand Lake which was built by the then ruler of the region, Maharaja Jai Singh in 1685. The lake is the second largest artificial lake in the world. The sanctuary serves as home to wild life, local birds, migratory birds, reptiles and fishes. It was built in 1957 and covers a large area of 62 square kilometers.

The lake is home to a large number of reptiles including turtles, crocodiles, fishes of many varieties and more. It is a whopping 14 km in length and nine kilometers in width encompassing a circumference of 88 kilometers. It is 102 feet deep at the deepest point. The sanctuary has been developed to ensure scalability. There is a well-developed road for vehicles like jeeps and cars to pass through.

The lake is home to a large number of reptiles including turtles, crocodiles, fishes of many varieties and more. It is a whopping 14 km in length and nine kilometers in width encompassing a circumference of 88 kilometers. It is 102 feet deep at the deepest point. The sanctuary has been developed to ensure scalability. There is a well-developed road for vehicles like jeeps and cars to pass through.

Accommodation and other facilities:

Fortunately for tourists, accommodation is not a problem in Udaipur. The town (not the park) has a number of guest houses, forest lodges and hotels, including some luxurious heritage properties. Besides the accommodation in the town, there are two forest lodges and two restaurants within the park. The restaurants are however, extremely basic and it’s advisable to bring your own food if you plan to spend the entire day within the park.

Best Time To Visit

The best time to visit the Jaisamand Sanctuary is from December to June to maximize the chances of spotting the largest variety of wild life and birds. The climate is extremely pleasant during these months.

Bird and Animals Seen in the Sanctuary

Some of the wild animals that can be seen in the sanctuary include the wild boar, deer, panther, antelopes, jungle cats, leopard, fox and hyena. Animals like Neelgai, Chinkara or Indian Gazelle and the Indian hare too are visible at times. The birds that frequent the sanctuary includes the wood shrike, common hawk cuckoo, black drongo, Indian grey hornbill, robin, white browned fantail, baya weaver, white-breasted kingfisher, blue flycatcher, cattle egret and the Asian paradise flycatcher.

The best way to enjoy the flora and fauna of the sanctuary is through jeep rides. There are good facilities available for the tourists in the form of a guest bungalow; a forest rest house and a hotel that provides excellent staying facilities for the enthusiastic wildlife watchers.

How to Reach

Road - Udaipur falls on the Golden Quadrilateral, lying midway between Delhi and Mumbai on National Highway (NH) 8 and is around 650 km from either metro. The roads in this part of the country are really nice, paved in the middle, and fit for self-driving. One can either drive from Jaipur (around 7 hours) or Ahmedabad (4-5 hours), or take a Rajasthan Tourism bus from India Gate in Delhi.

Train – Train connectivity is established between Delhi, Jaipur and Ahmedabad through trains run by Indian Railway. Recently Udaipur got connected with Delhi Kota and Mathura with superfast Mewar express on broad gauge line. Udaipur is now also connected with the Kolkatta, by the train "Ananya Express".

Air – Dabok airport is 24 km from the city centre. Daily flights connect Udaipur with Jodhpur, Jaipur, Aurangabad, Mumbai and Delhi. The Airport is going through modernization project and soon going to have a new terminal building with additional 4 stands.

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