The Darrah sanctuary is spread over an area of 250 sq. kms
and is strategically located 50 kms. 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. This sanctuary
is densely wooded and is spread over a hilly terrain.
The Darrah sanctuary was officially declared as a protected
area in 1955. Some of the resident species of this mysterious
sanctuary are wolf, cheetah, nilgai, deer and wild boar. The
Forest Department runs a Rest House at Darrah sanctuary but
the amenities are basic and at best sketchy.
A visit to Darrah sanctuary can be complimented by a visit
to Jhalwar, which is in close proximity to the sanctuary.
There is a marvelous fort but is in urgent need of restoration.
The Jenana Khas is particularly very attractive and is located
inside the fort.
There is Jhairapatan, which is renowned for the ruins of the
Sun temple which was built way back in the 10th century. A
plethora of ancient temples, most of them built between the
7th - 8th centuries are located along the banks of Chandrabhaga
river.
Visiting the haunting Darrah sanctuary is a very rewarding
experience as it provides not only the wild side of Rajasthan
but also its rich past. One has to bear in mind that the sanctuary
is out of bounds to visitors from July till September.
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