About Sitamata Wildlife Sanctuary
Sitamata Wildlife Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary situated in Pratapgarh and Chittaurgarh districts of Rajasthan Rajasthan, India, declared as a protected forest area by the Government of Rajasthan Notification No. F 11 (9) Revenue/8/79, dated 2/11/1979. It is a dense forest, with an area of 422.95 square kilometers, which is about 40% of the total land area of the district. The land is undulating because of the confluence of three different formations — Malwa Plateau, the Vindhyachal Hills and Aravali mountain ranges.
The thickly wooded Sita Mata Wildlife Sanctuary sprawls over the Aravali ranges and the Malwa plateau, with the seasonal rivers Jakham, Karmoi, Sitamata, Budhho, and Tankiya flowing through the forest. Jakham is the largest. It is located about 45 km from Pratapgarh and 108 km from the divisional headquarters. Udaipur, the sanctuary, covering 423 km2 of mainly dry deciduous vegetation has exceptionally rich flora and fauna. The Champion and Seth forest type of Sita Mata is "IInd Dry Tropical Forest". Pratapgarh is well connected with major cities in Rajasthan, Gujarat & Madhya Pradesh by road.
The sanctuary is home to a variety of wildlife, including leopards, four-horned antelopes, flying squirrels, hyenas, jackals, nilgai, and a variety of birds. It is also home to a number of medicinal plants. The sanctuary is a popular tourist destination, and visitors can enjoy a variety of activities, including jeep safaris, bird watching, and hiking.
Here are some of the things you can do at Sitamata Wildlife Sanctuary
Go on a jeep safari
This is the best way to see the wildlife in the sanctuary. Jeep safaris are conducted in the morning and evening, and they last for about two hours.
Go bird watching
The sanctuary is home to a variety of birds, including peacocks, parrots, and hornbills. There are a number of birdwatching spots in the sanctuary, including the Jakham River and the Sitamata Lake.
Go hiking
There are a number of hiking trails in the sanctuary, including the Jakham River Trail and the Sitamata Lake Trail. These trails offer stunning views of the forest and the surrounding countryside.