Nahargarh Biological Park | 10 Dec 2025

Source: IE 

A bus caught fire during a lion safari at Nahargarh Biological Park (part of Nahargarh Wildlife Sanctuary) in Jaipur, Rajasthan, raising serious concerns over safety standards, vehicle maintenance, and environmental protection in ecotourism zones. 

Nahargarh Biological Park 

• Nahargarh Biological Park: Located roughly 12 km from Jaipur, it lies within the Nahargarh Wildlife Sanctuary (WLS) and is nestled in the Aravalli range.  
  • It hosts over 285 species of birds. Its most notable avian species is the white-naped tit, found exclusively in this region. 
  • Ram Sagar lake serves as a prominent location for ornithologists and bird enthusiasts. 

Nahargarh Wildlife Sanctuary (WLS) 

• Nahargarh WLS: It is located in the Aravalli range and is named after the 18th-century Nahargarh Fort built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II.  
  • Nahargarh Biological Park, located within the Nahargarh WLS, is known for its lion safaris. 
• Flora & Fauna: 
  • Flora: It features dry deciduous forests, scrublands, and grasslands. 
  • Fauna: It houses Asiatic lions, Royal Bengal tigers, crocodiles, sloth bears, Himalayan black bears, and wild boars.

Aravalli Range 

• About: It is among the oldest mountain systems in the world, stretching over 800 km from Gujarat to Delhi through Rajasthan and Haryana.  
  • Its highest peak is Guru Shikhar on Mount Abu, and it gives rise to rivers like the Banas, Sahibi, and Luni. 
• Significance: It is resource-rich and forms a natural barrier to the western desert.