Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary — Kumbhalgarh (Rajsamand)
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Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary

Kumbhalgarh (Rajsamand) · Wildlife & Parks

About Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary

Established in 1971, the sanctuary covers about 578 sq km of the Aravalli hills surrounding the famous Kumbhalgarh Fort. It forms a critical corridor connecting to the Sita Mata and other southern Rajasthan reserves. Leopard, wolf, sloth bear, chinkara and sambar occur here.

Events & Festivals at this place

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Kumbhalgarh Festival

Organized annually from 1 to 3 December by Rajasthan Tourism, the Kumbhalgarh Festival celebrates the heritage of the Kumbhalgarh fort and the surrounding Aravalli sanctuary region. The three-day event features daytime folk performances and competitions such as turban-tying, henna and puppetry, with evening light-and-sound shows and dance at the fort. It honours the artistic legacy of Maharana Kumbha and draws performers from across Rajasthan.

  • Day-and-night folk performances
  • turban-tying and puppetry contests
  • light-and-sound shows at the fort
  • Ghoomar and Kalbeliya dance