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{{Short description|Protected area in Rajasthan}}
{{AI-generated|date=September 2025}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=May 2025}}
{{Use Indian English|date=May 2025}}{{Infobox protected area
| name = Nahargarh Wildlife Sanctuary
| iucn_category = IV
| image = Wall of Nahargarh.jpg
| image_caption =
| map = India Rajasthan
| map_caption = Location in Rajasthan, India
| relief = y
| mapframe = Yes
| location = [[Jaipur]], [[Rajasthan]], India
| nearest_city = Jaipur
| coordinates = {{coord|26.9993|N|75.8374|E|display=inline,title}}
| area_km2 = 50
| established = 1980
| governing_body = [[Rajasthan Forest Department]]
}}

'''Nahargarh Wildlife Sanctuary''' is a protected area located in the [[Aravalli Hills]] near [[Jaipur]], in the Indian state of [[Rajasthan]]. Established in 1980, the sanctuary spans approximately 50 square kilometers.

== Geography ==
Situated about 20 kilometers from Jaipur, the sanctuary encompasses rugged terrain characterized by hills, valleys, and seasonal streams. The area is part of the Aravalli mountain range, one of the oldest geological formations in India. The sanctuary's landscape includes dry deciduous forests, thorny scrublands, and grasslands.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Nahargarh Wildlife Sanctuary |url=https://www.drishtiias.com/state-pcs-current-affairs/nahargarh-wildlife-sanctuary |access-date=2025-05-10 |website=Drishti IAS |language=en}}</ref>

== Flora ==
The vegetation in Nahargarh Wildlife Sanctuary is typical of the semi-arid regions of Rajasthan. Dominant tree species of the sanctuary include '''Dhok''' (''[[Anogeissus pendula]]''),
'''Babool''' (''[[Acacia nilotica]]''),
'''Khejri''' (''[[Prosopis cineraria]]''), and
'''Ber''' (''[[Ziziphus mauritiana]]''). <ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-01-27 |title=Nahargarh Wildlife Sanctuary - Civilsdaily |url=https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/nahargarh-wildlife-sanctuary/ |access-date=2025-05-10 |language=en-US}}</ref>

== Fauna ==
The sanctuary hosts a variety of wildlife, including:
* '''Mammals''': [[Indian leopard|Leopards]] (''Panthera pardus''), [[sloth bears]] (''Melursus ursinus''), [[Wild boar|wild boars]] (''Sus scrofa''), [[Indian jackal|jackals]] (''Canis aureus''), [[Striped hyena|hyenas]] (''Hyaena hyaena''), and various species of [[deer]].
* '''Birds''': Over 285 species have been recorded. Notable species include [[Indian peafowl|peacocks]], [[Owl|owls]], [[Eagle|eagles]], and the [[white-naped tit]].
* '''Reptiles and Amphibians''': [[Indian python|Indian rock pythons]] (''Python molurus''), [[Bengal monitor|monitor lizards]] (''Varanus bengalensis''), [[Frog|frogs]], and [[Toad|toads]] are commonly found.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Team |date=2019-11-19 |title=Nahargarh Wildlife Sanctuary |url=https://rajras.in/nahargarh-wildlife-sanctuary/ |access-date=2025-05-10 |website=RajRAS {{!}} RAS Exam Preparation |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2020-06-07 |title=Jaipur: Bumper sighting of leopards, hyenas & bulls at Nahargarh |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/jaipur/bumper-sighting-of-leopards-hyenas-bulls-at-nahargarh/articleshow/76239254.cms |access-date=2025-05-10 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>

== Nahargarh Biological Park ==
Within the sanctuary lies the [[Nahargarh Biological Park]], established to enhance wildlife conservation and education. The park is home to several species, including Bengal tigers, Asiatic lions, leopards, and sloth bears. It also features a rescue center for rehabilitating injured or orphaned animals. The park serves as an important center for environmental education and awareness.<ref>{{Cite web |title= Nahargarh Biological Park - Rajasthan Tourism|url=https://www.tourism.rajasthan.gov.in/nahargarh-biological-park.html}}</ref>

== Conservation efforts ==
Nahargarh Wildlife Sanctuary plays a vital role in the conservation of the Aravalli ecosystem. Efforts are ongoing to address challenges such as habitat degradation, human-wildlife conflict, and encroachment. The Rajasthan Forest Department, along with various NGOs, is involved in initiatives like afforestation, community engagement, and wildlife monitoring to ensure the sanctuary's ecological integrity.<ref>{{Cite web |last=indianpanorama |title=Nahargarh Wildlife Sanctuary - Wildlife in Rajasthan - Indian Panorama |url=https://www.indianpanorama.in/experiences/nature-wildlife/wildlife/nahargarh-wildlife-sanctuary.php |access-date=2025-05-10 |website=Indianpanorama |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Unlicensed activities at Nahargarh putting tourists' lives at risk |url=https://firstindia.co.in/news/india/unlicensed-activities-at-nahargarh-putting-tourists-lives-at-risk |access-date=2025-05-10 |website=firstindia.co.in |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Hotel in Nahargarh sanctuary to be razed |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/india/hotel-in-nahargarh-sanctuary-to-be-razed-636748/amp |access-date=2025-05-10 |website=The Tribune |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2025-03-06 |title=State forest dept to redraw map of Nahargarh sanctuary |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/jaipur/state-forest-dept-to-redraw-map-of-nahargarh-sanctuary/articleshow/118767496.cms |access-date=2025-05-10 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2025-03-30 |title=Hotel in Nahargarh ESZ faces probe by NGT committee |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/jaipur/hotel-in-nahargarh-esz-faces-probe-by-ngt-committee/articleshow/119724875.cms |access-date=2025-05-10 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>

== Eco-sensitive zone ==
In 2019, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) notified an Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) around the sanctuary to regulate activities and minimize ecological damage. The ESZ aims to provide a buffer zone to the sanctuary, ensuring sustainable development in the surrounding areas.<ref>{{Cite web |title= |url=https://www.tourism.rajasthan.gov.in/content/dam/environment/Env/PDF_Files_II/Final%20Report%20Tourism%20Matserplan%20Nahargarh%20ESZ%2003-0}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=Forest department plans boundary revision for Rajasthan's Nahargarh Wildlife Sanctuary |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/jaipur/forest-department-plans-boundary-revision-for-nahargarh-wildlife-sanctuary/articleshow/117483407.cms |access-date=2025-05-10 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>
== Legal challenges ==
Nahargarh Wildlife Sanctuary has been the subject of several legal disputes concerning unauthorized constructions and non-forest activities within its boundaries and Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ).<ref>{{Cite news |date=2022-12-26 |title=NGT notice to Rajasthan govt over business activities in Nahargarh sanctuary |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/jaipur/ngt-notice-to-govt-over-business-activities-in-nahargarh-sanctuary/articleshow/96506359.cms |access-date=2025-05-10 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>
=== Boundary Discrepancies ===
Discrepancies between the sanctuary's original 1980 notification and the 2019 ESZ map have led to legal ambiguities. The Forest Department initiated efforts to revise the sanctuary's boundaries to resolve these issues and ensure consistent enforcement of conservation laws.
== See also ==
* [[Ranthambore National Park]]
* [[Sariska Tiger Reserve]]
* [[Keoladeo National Park]]
* [[Aravalli Range]]

== References ==
{{Reflist}}
[[Category:Wildlife sanctuaries in Rajasthan]]
[[Category:Tourist attractions in Jaipur]]
[[Category:Protected areas established in 1980]]
[[Category:1980 establishments in Rajasthan]]
[[Category:Aravalli Range]]
[[Category:Environment of Rajasthan]]

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