Kaila Devi Wildlife Sanctuary will soon make its mark on the tourism map of the country. Like Ranthambore National Park, domestic and foreign tourists will be seen visiting the park here too. Like other wildlife sanctuaries of the state, tourists will be able to see tigers and other wildlife in the Kailadevi Wildlife Sanctuary.
The Forest Department has given green signal to three safari routes to start tourism in Kailadevi Wildlife Sanctuary from a high level. Safari routes will start soon in Kaila Devi Sanctuary. Three safari routes have been approved for tourism in the Kaila Devi sanctuary area.
Kaila Devi Wildlife Sanctuary Location
Kailadevi Wildlife Sanctuary (KWS) is located in Karauli district of Rajasthan. This wildlife sanctuary comes within Karauli and Sapotra blocks. Kiran Devi Wildlife Sanctuary comes under the buffer zone of Ranthambore Tiger Reserve.
The Kailadevi Wildlife Sanctuary is an extension of the popular Ranthambore National Park in India, located in Karauli district, about 3 hours from Ranthambore.
In 1984, the Government of India declared the forests around Ranthambore as Sawai Man Singh Sanctuary and Keladevi Sanctuary. In 1992, the Ranthambore Tiger Reserve was expanded. Under this, other forests including Keladevi Sanctuary in the north and Sawai Mansingh Sanctuary in the south were included in the Ranthambore Tiger Reserve.
The Banas River flows to the west of the Kailadevi Wildlife Sanctuary and the Chambal River passes to the south-east of the sanctuary.
Area of Kaila Devi Wildlife Sanctuary
Kaila Devi Wildlife Sanctuary is spread over an area of 774 square kilometer. The Kailadevi Wildlife Sanctuary is named after the Kailadevi temple. This temple is located in the village of the same name.
Kaila Devi Sanctuary is linked to Ranthambore Tiger Project (II) of Ranthambore National Park in Sawai Madhopur. It is considered conducive to wildlife. It was declared as Tiger Habitat Zone by the Central Government.
According to departmental officials, the Kaila Devi Sanctuary area is a very favorable and ideal shelter for tigers. Tiger Habitat Zone was to be developed by making Ranthambore Sanctuary a corridor but for a long time it was not given attention.
Movement of many tigers
Many tigers have migrated to Kailadevi Sanctuary over the years amid rising tiger population in Ranthambore. Although these tigers have been visiting sometimes to Ranthambore and sometimes to Dholpur. They include T-118, T-80 Toofan, T-72 Sultan and T-92 Sundari.
Tiger Sultan and Sundari loved the Neendar range of Mandrayal region. Both had also stayed there for a long time. This pair of tigers gave birth to two cubs in Kaila Devi Sanctuary. The Forest Department has named these cubs T 116 and T 117.
Tourism will start on these routes
According to the orders of Principal Chief Conservator of Forests and Chief Wildlife Warden, approval has been given to start tourism on three safari routes in Kailadevi Wildlife Sanctuary.
This includes the drain of Kheda, Neander Talab, Biram's Gwadi, Maheshwara Dham, Ashaki, Kuratki and Banka's drain in the sanctuary area.
These will be the conditions
The department has also included some conditions in the permission to start tourism on safari routes.
According to this, safari can be started only when the track is safe.
For Jungle Safari, the vehicle registration process as prevalent in the Ranthambore Tiger Project will be adopted.
Ticket booking for Jungle Safari will be done online.
Cubs born in January
In January this year, female tiger T-118 in Kaila Devi range of Ranthambore Tiger Project II gave birth to two cubs in Ghodikoh Nala of Chirmil Naka Rahar block of Kela Devi range.
Due to this, the population of tigers has increased in the Kaila Devi Sanctuary area, it is known that different types of wildlife are also found in the sanctuary.
Employment opportunities will increase
Kaila Devi may develop as Ranthambore sanctuary in future. Tourism will get a boost through three safari routes. Employment opportunities will also be developed. Ranthambore National Park, which is facing lack of space due to the increasing number of tigers, will also reduce the pressure of tigers.
Many wildlife and greenery
Rabbits and wolves are also abundant in the Kaila Devi sanctuary area. Other wildlife are rarely found in the sanctuary areas. Therefore, tourists will get an opportunity to see many species of wildlife. People are happy to see the greenery all around in the hilly area of the sanctuary. Its beauty is discussed at the state level in many ways.
Wild Animals Found in Kaila Devi Sanctuary
Kailadevi Wildlife Sanctuary is located 25 km from Karauli. Guests can take advantage of jeep safari to explore the wildlife and area. Kaila Devi Wildlife Sanctuary is home to tiger, leopard, sloth bear, wild boar, sambar, spotted deer, chinkara, jackal, hyena and wolf. You can enjoy a close-up view of wild animals at Kaila Devi Sanctuary by jeep safari.
Best time to visit Kaila Devi Wildlife Sanctuary
Ideally, October to March is considered the best time to visit Kailadevi and Ranthambore Wildlife Sanctuary. Tourists generally prefer to visit the Kailadevi temple before visiting this sanctuary.
Places to visit near Kaila Devi Wildlife Sanctuary
Kaila Devi Temple: Kaila Devi Temple is a Hindu temple located in the village of Kailadevi in Karauli district in the state of Rajasthan. The temple in Karauli is dedicated to Goddess Kaila Devi. This temple is the patron deity of the rulers of Karauli state which includes Rajput, Yadav and Banjara communities.
Ranthambhore National Park: Ranthambore National Park is a famous wildlife sanctuary of India which is located in Sawai Madhopur district of Rajasthan. It is about 80 kms from Keladevi. Travel time from Ranthambore to Kailadevi is around 3 hours.
Ranthambhore Fort: Ranthambore Fort is located in the Sawai Madhopur district within the Ranthambore National Park. It is a majestic fort which is a part of the history of Rajasthan. Ranthambore Fort was built on top of a high hill in the 10th century.
Ranthambore Fort has three temples made of red stone of Karauli which are dedicated to Ganesha, Shiva and Ram Lalaji. In 2013, Ranthambore Fort was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.