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Darrah Sanctuary of Rajasthan in India
Rajasthan, popularly known for its Forts and Palaces is also a home to a lot of endangered wild animals and birds.Rajasthan is a shelter for many flora and fauna with a lot of Wildlife Sanctuaries although the environment of Rajasthan is not very much agreeable for greenery. The Darrah Wildlife sanctuary is thickly forested, which lies along the southeastern border of Kota. This hilly sanctuary with thick forests is worth for a visitor to visit. The Darrah sanctuary is spread over an area of 250 sq. km and is strategically located 50 km away from the town of Kota. In the days of yore, Darrah sanctuary used to be the royal hunting ground of the erstwhile maharaja of Kota before it was handed over to the government of India. Officially the Darrah sanctuary was declared as a protected area in 1955.

The Forest Department runs a Rest House at Darrah sanctuary but the amenities are that it provide are of very basic in nature.. Tourists require a signed sanction from the local forest ranger to visit this Sanctuary. Such a sanction may also be obtained from the District Forest Office (0744-2321263) at Kota or from the Kota Tourist Reception Center (0744-2327695). Sometimes due to incessant rains, the reserve is closed down during the monsoon months, from July to September.. Visiting the haunting Darrah sanctuary is a very wonderful experience as it provides not only the wild side of Rajasthan but also its rich past.
 

A visit to Darrah sanctuary can be complimented by a visit to Jhalwar, Jhalwar is in close proximity to the sanctuary. There is a marvelous fort but the fort is in urgent need of restoration. The Jenana Khas is particularly very beautiful and is situated inside the fort.

There is Jhairapatan, which is renowned for the ruins of the Sun temple which was constructed way back in the 10th century. A plethora of ancient temples, most of them built between the 7th - 8th centuries are situated along the banks of Chandrabhaga river.
 

Darrah sanctuary is spread over a hilly terrain and is densely wooded . Darrah wildlife sanctuary is thronged with different kinds of wild animals. Some of the resident species of this mysterious sanctuary are wolf, cheetah, nilgai, deer and wild boar. Today, the Darrah Sanctuary boasts a rich wildlife population that includes leopards, wolves, sloth bears and chinkaras. The sanctuary is also home to a number of birds and reptiles. Adventure freaks and wildlife enthusiasts can look forward to a wonderful time at Darrah. Indeed from jungle safaris to treks, there are other things to see and do at the Darrah Sanctuary. Besides, The Darrah Sanctuary is lush with green foliage and many rare medicinal herbs and trees. The tourists seeking adventure and solitude indulge in trekking along the many mountain trails and in undertaking jeep safaris through the forested areas.
 

The Darrah Sanctuary is a wonderful sylvan reserve and is located at a distance of about 50 km from the city of Kota. Kota is situated in the southern part of the state of Rajasthan, in the northwestern part of India. This sanctuary is located on the eastern bank of Chambal River and is drained by its tributaries. Kota is on a high sloping tableland that forms a part of the Malwa Plateau. The Mokandarra hills run from southeast to northwest axis of the town. That is about 36 km from Bundi. Summers are quite hot (April-June) while winters are cool (October-February). It experiences scant rainfall between June and August.

Kota By Air
Kota does not have an airport of its own. There is a small aerodrome, which is not operational. Nearest Airport is Udaipur. Several flights are from Delhi, Mumbai and other parts of India.

Kota By Road
Darrah Wildlife sanctuary is around 50 km from Kota. The main bus station in Kota is located on Bundi Road near the eastern bank of the Chambal River. There is a good bus service from Kota to Ajmer (4 hours), Chittorgarh (3 hours), Jaipur (5 hours) Udaipur (5 hours), Jodhpur (6 hours) and Bikaner (8 hours). The district is well connected with neighbouring districts and with major cities outside the state. National highway No.12 (Jaipur—Jabalpur) passes through the district. The total road length in the district is 1,752 km. as of 31 March 2000.

Kota By Train
The nearest Rail Head to the Darrah Wildlife Sanctuary is Kota which is on the Delhi Mumbai Rail Route. Several trains are a day from Delhi, Mumbai, Agra, and Jaipur. Kota railway station is located at the extreme northern end of the town. As Kota is on the main Delhi–Mumbai railway line via Sawai Madhopur, a number of trains pass through and stop here. The trip to Jaipur takes about 5 hours, while it takes 10 hours to reach Delhi from Kota. Delhi—Mumbai railway line passes through the Kota junction. The district has 148.83 km of railway line in the Kota—Ruthia section, 98.72 km on Nagda—Mathura (Mumbai-Delhi) section and 24.26 km on Kota—Chittorgarh section. The broad gauge railway facility between Kota and Jodhpur via Jaipur was also launched.
 

Jhalwar Fort (Beautiful attraction close to Sanctuary)