00:00 The land of the kings is famous for its forts, palaces and temples, but for travellers who
00:16 have seen these princely structures umpteen number of times, there is an abundance of
00:21 natural beauty to explore.
00:24 On a visit to the golden city of Jaisalmer, ditch the massive forts in favour of the golden
00:29 slopes of the desert, be it the popular dunes of Sam or the offbeat ones of Khuri, camp
00:35 out at night to gaze at the stars.
00:39 Spread across an area of approximately 3,100 square kilometres, the Desert National Park
00:45 is one of the largest national parks in the country.
00:48 It supports a unique and fragile ecosystem and is home to a variety of eagles, vultures,
00:55 kestrels and grouse.
00:56 If bird watching or birding is your calling, Keoladeo is the place to go.
01:02 A UNESCO World Heritage Site, these wetlands are home to nearly 360 odd species of birds,
01:09 including the white-throated kingfisher and greater flamingos.
01:15 One of the best-known national parks in the country, Ranthambore is famous for its native
01:20 tiger population.
01:22 The best time to spot these beasts is between May and November.
01:27 A variety of other animals can be spotted at Ranthambore, as well as a gigantic banyan
01:32 tree considered the second-largest tree in India.
01:36 Another tiger hotspot in Rajasthan, Sariska is home to 20 of these big cats as of 2020.
01:43 A whole host of other birds and animals can also be found here, such as the striped hyena,
01:50 the small Indian civet and the crested serpent eagle.
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