Jaipur: Tourists visiting Pink City will have additional purposes for Leopard Safari because the Forestry Department plans to open two routes in Nahargarh Wildlife Sanctuary (NWS).
The route that is intended is between Papad to Hanuman Ji -Mayala Bagh and Biology Park – Sagar Odiram.
DFO Ajay Chittora said, “We have received approval to open these routes.
Jobs to develop meadows and tracks will begin immediately after the budget is subject to sanctions.” According to the estimated wildlife 2020, there are five leopard children and 10 adult leopards, Including three women and seven men, in the sanctuary covering an area of around 52sqkm.
In addition to leopards, the Department records Porcupine (35), Hyena (30), Fox (5), Blue Bull (248), Peacocks (1,440) and Mongoose (50) in Nahargarh.
Environmental lovers appreciate the move because it will save forests and wildlife.
Dhirendra Godha, a member of the State Council for Wildlife (SBWL) said, “Rajasthan is the first country in the country to start the ‘Project Leopard’ and start effective monitoring at the Jhalana.
This step is worthy of making Nahargarh developing like a Jhalana.
Ministry of Forestry Also have to develop a galta in the next step because it will give more space for wildlife to breathe.
“Hope and Chair of the Chairman of Joy Gardner, who runs the ‘Nahargarh important campaign’ said,” Because of the lack of staff, encroachment in the holy place is getting faster.
Also, too, People who visit Nahargarh do not consider him forest and dispose of garbage and alcohol.
In our campaign, we have collected 5.5 tons of waste so far.
“Supported by the success of the Jhalana, which was introduced two years ago, the department sure Safari in NWS would attract tourists.
A forest officer in Jhalana said, “Jhalana is a brilliant example of how wildlife tourism can develop in the middle of a crowded city.
On average, 100 tourists come to safari every day throughout the year.
There are many great hotels in the NWS water catchment area .
Eco-Tourism will make the sanctuary support itself.
“Please for Lightning Arrester because many celebrities and thousands of tourists visit Shikar Audhi, hunting places Istama, members of the SBWL Dhirendra Godha have submitted a proposal to install a Lighnting Arester in the structure.
This place stood testimony for all hunting carried out in Jhalana.
He said, “This structure has historical relevance and the threat of lighting strikes applies on it.
The forest department should not ignore it and the arrester must be installed.”
Raj to open two safari routes in Nahargarh Sanctuary
