Nahargarh Biological Park:
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 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) 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.
- It features dry deciduous forests, scrublands, and grasslands.
- It houses Asiatic lions, Royal Bengal tigers, crocodiles, sloth bears, Himalayan black bears, and wild boars.
