Todgarh-Raoli Sanctuary
Todgarh Raoli Wildlife Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary in Rajasthan, India. Spread over the Ajmer, Pali and Rajsamand districts of the state, it was established in 1983. It occupies about 495 km2 of tropical deciduous forests and grassland. Major wildlife includes leopard, wild boar, chinkara, common langur, sloth bears and Indian wolf. Nearest major town is Ajmer, which is 105 km away. Ajmer Junction Railway Station and Beawar Railway Station are the nearest railheads.
| Todgarh-Raoli Sanctuary | |
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 An inside view of Todgarh-Raoli Sanctuary. | |
| Location | Rajsamand |
| Nearest city | Beawar |
| Area | 495 sq km |
| Established | 1983 |
Location
The sanctuary is located pretty much in the middle of the Aravalli hill ranges, being based on the village of Todgarh, 25 km from Jassa Khera on NH-8 Delhi-Udaipur Highway.
Dudhaleshwar Temple
An ancient temple dedicated to Shiva, surrounded by tall trees of Karanj, Tamarind, and Banyan, attracts tourists. There is a perennial source of spring water in the temple.
Deewair
Deewair is a historical place inside the sanctuary associated with Maharana Pratap. It is the site where he defeated the Mughal army of Akbar. James Tod called it the "Marathon of Mewar" in his book Annals and Antiquities of Rajasthan.
Bheelberi falls
Inside the sanctuary in Bhagora forest block there is 55-metre high waterfall. Falling of water can be seen in the rainy season. Roosting long-billed vultures and numerous rock beehives on the cliffs just near to it can also be watched. Bheelberi can be approached by a jeep 4 km nature trail.
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