Van Vihar Ramsagar Wildlife Sanctuary,
Dholpur |
Rajasthan Govt. recognised Van Vihar and Ramsagar, old
wild life reserves of the users of the rulers of Dholpur spread
over an area of 59.86. sq. kms, in 1955 A.D.From Dholpur,
Van Vihar is about 18 kms. and Ramsagar is about 36 kms. As
a matter of fact these are like two separate wildlife sanctuaries.
Van Vihar, located on Vindhyan plateau, supports a rather open
stunted growth of Dhok and Khair trees. It is inhabited by animals
like sambhar, chital, blue bull, wild boar, sloth bear, hyena
and leopard. Tigers were present in the area till the end of
the 1960's.
It is said that Maharaj Udaibhan Singh of Dholpur had a great
liking for the wild animals of Van Vihar. He used to hand feed
not only the deer and antelopes in the reserve but also animals
like foxes, jackals and birds. There is an old forest rest house
in Van Vihar which was initially built by the rulers of Dholpur.
It is now maintained by the forest department and can be booked
in advance by contacting the Dy. Conservator of Forests, Dholpur.
Ramsagar part of the sanctuary has Ramsagar lake. The lake is
very picturesque and supports rich acquatic life including fresh
water crocodiles and a number of species of fishes and snakes.
Water birds like corrnorants, darter, ibis, white breasted water
hen, moorhen, jacanas, stilt, river tern, ringed plover, sand
piper and herons (grey, and purple) are quite common. During
winter months migratory ducks and geese also visit the lake
in good numbers. A four wheel vehicle is necessary if one intends
to visit Ramsagar area and the lake. Tabal Shahi
:
Historic and picturesque lake, Talab Shahi, is about 40 kms.
form Dholpur. The lake and the palace were built in 1617 A.D.
as a shooting lodge for Prince Shahlahan. Later on it was
maintained by the rulers of Dholpur. The lake attracts a large
number of winter migratory fowls like pintail, shoveller,
red crested pochard, comnion pochard, tufted duck, common
teal, garganey teal, wigeon anti gadwall.
Muchund :
Picturesque and ancient scared place Muchkund is about 8 kms.
from the town of Dholpur. The place is named after Raja Muchkund,
the twenty fourth King of the Suryavanshi dynasty (the solar
race) is said to have reigned nineteen generations before Lord
Ram. According to legend Raja Muchkund, was sleeping here when
a demon Kaal Yaman while pursuing Lord Krishna, accidentally
woke him up. The demon Kaal Yaman was burnt to ashes because
of a divine blessing to Raja Muchkund. It is now a sacred place
for pilgrim. It is said that the enclosures around it were built
by the Mughal Emperor Akbar.
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