while driving through the park. Lakarda and Anantpura are the areas where
they are seen most often. Sambar are seen everywhere and in large herds
around the lakes. They are in hard horn and at their best during the rutting
period in the winter months, though their antlers tend to be smaller than those
of their, counterparts in Central India. Sam bar are known to wallow in and
like water, but here they can be observed in water for hours, eating and
swimming in the lakes. Actually, one would expect such behavior from
barasingha rather than sambhar. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 5:
Morning and evening Jungle excursion to the National
park.Chital are extremely common through–out the park and
they come to water in their hundreds particularly in the
warmer months. Nilgai too are found all over the park with the
greatest concentration around the lakes; they roam in smaller herds than
those of sambar and chitaI. Sounders of wild boar can be seen around the
lakes with an occasional chinkara (Indian gazelle) also coming along. Among
others, Indian hare and mongoose are most visible on the edge of the water.
Monitor lizards are common though shy; they are usually quick to notice
vehicle movement and, by the time one notices them, they are scampering off
to their burrows, Though this park is famous for its animals, it is rich in birdlife
as well, Bonelli's eagle, crested serpent eagle, great Indian horned owl, gray
partridge, painted partridge, sand grouse, quail, spur fowl, common pea fowl,
tree pie, paradise fly–catcher, pheasant-tailed jacana, painted stork, black
stork, white-necked stork, spoonbill and green pigeon are am<mg the
resident birds of the park. In addition, during the winter months, the park
receives migrant visitors, primarily a variety of ducks. These forests are
around the Aravalli and the Vindhya ranges, each of which has distinctive
geological features. The forest is of typically dry deciduous type with dhok
being the most prominent tree. Ronj, ber, salai, occasional mango groves,
palm trees, banyan and pipal trees give it a character all its own.Overnight
stay.
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