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Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary
with a plethora of flora and fauna the Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary provides fabulous opportunity to promote eco tourism

Located 8 km northeast of Mount Abu, Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary spreads over 290 km. The trails within the sanctuary offer an excellent opportunity to enjoy the natural environment and spot wildlife. Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary also provides a fabulous opportunity to promote eco tourism. This was declared a sanctuary in the year 1960. It lies at the foothill of the highest peak of Aravalli Ranges, Guru Shikhar.

Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary The rich flora of the sanctuary makes it a haven for the animals. From xenomorphic subtropical thorn forest to subtropical evergreen forest are to be found here. Various species of flowers are also available in the forests. Such diverse flora renders an amazing beauty to the wildlife sanctuary. There are 112 plant families with 820 species. This is the place where one will come across a variety of orchids. In addition to this 3 species of wild flowers, 16 species of ferns and medicinal herbs are also to be found here. In the southwest part of the forest bamboo trees are available in abundance.

The fauna at Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary comprise of endangered species. Tigers, wolves, sambhar, hyenas, jackals, jungle cats, wild boars, Indian fox, sloth bears, common langoors, pangolin, Indian hare, small Indian civet, porcupines, common mongoose, hedgehog and other animals are available here. Safaris are the best ways to explore both the flora and fauna of Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary.

(Last Updated on : 17/12/2008)
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