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Diwali Special Trip: If you are thinking of an exciting trip this Diwali, then Kumbhalgarh Sanctuary Safari is the best destination for you. Safari has started here again where you will have a close encounter with wildlife like panther, bear and sambar. This place is no less than heaven for nature lovers and adventure lovers.
Even though late, as Diwali approached, people of Rajasthan found a wonderful place to visit, away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Jungle safari has started again in Kumbhalgarh Sanctuary. This time the safari started with a delay of 14 days. Bali ADM Shailendra Singh and Forest Conservator Pramod Singh Naruka inaugurated it. The two main reasons for this delay were the strike by the Gypsy Association and the safari tracks being damaged by heavy rains till September. But now that it has started, the hustle and bustle of tourists has also started and people have got a good tourist destination on Diwali. You can plan to visit here with your family on Diwali.
Generally, every year after the end of the rainy season, jungle safari for tourists is started in Kumbhalgarh Sanctuary from 1st October. However, this time due to excessive rains the safari track in the forest was badly damaged. The Forest Department gets the track repaired before starting the safari, but due to continued rain till the end of September, the repair work could not be completed on time, due to which the safari started on 14 October instead of 1 October.
With the return of greenery in the forests after the rains, the activity of wildlife also increases. During safari, tourists get to see wildlife like panther, bear, sambar and wild chicken. The activities of these animals can be seen especially on the water hoses of the forest. According to the Forest Department, after the rains, due to adequate availability of water and greenery, animals are more visible in the open.
Every year during monsoon, safari operations remain closed from July to September. The main reason for this is slipping on the track, damage to the roads due to mud and rain. During this period, keeping in mind the safety of tourists and conservation of wildlife, safaris are stopped by the Forest Department. A large number of tourists from India and abroad come every year to enjoy this safari.
According to forest department officials, the total expense for a safari trip including gypsy fare, guide fee and departmental fees will come to around Rs 4600. The department will soon release detailed details of the fee structure on its online portal so that tourists can book in advance.
