Sitamata Wildlife Sanctuary

Sitamata Wildlife Sanctuary is spread over a wide region on the Malwa Plateau and Aravalli mountains. This sanctuary houses a number of animals and birds and is known for the forests of teak, bamboo, tendu, amla and salar.

Three rivers of which Jakham and Karmoi are famous pass through these areas. Jakham dam is a site for picnickers and the water is used for irrigation.

Animals like flying squirrel, spotted deer, wild bear, four horned antelope, nilgai, jungle cat, jackal, hyena, etc can be spotted here. Some less common varieties such as caracal wild boar, leopards, wild pangolin, etc can also be seen in this sanctuary. Due to the shedding of leaves in February and March, spotting the animals is easy.

It is believed that Lord Rama’s wife Sita, stayed in this forest in the ashram of Saint Valmiki, hence the name Sitamata.

Admission Fees: INR10 (Indians)
                           INR 80 (Foreigners)
                           INR 2 (Students)
Vehicle Fees: INR100 (bus)
                       INR 65 (car)
                       INR 10 (two wheeler)