Largest State - Unique Terrain – Thar Desert and Aravalis Pioneer State - Tourism is Well Established Varied Aspects

Glorious History Magnificent Forts and Palaces Intricately Carved Temples Amazing Range of Arts and Crafts / Jewellery / Quilts Vibrant Cultural Heritage Folk Dances and Music /Costumes Colorful Fairs and Festivals Delectable Cuisine Shopping Flora and Fauna/ Wildlife Tourist Friendly – Padharo Mhare Desh

Rajasthan Eco Tourism Policy – 2010

Visit and Witness v/s Feel and Live the Experience

Experience of Other States

Younger Generation of Tourists

Classical Image of Rajasthan – Barren and Arid

South Rajasthan – Udaipur, Chittore, Rajsamand, Sirohi, Dungarpur and Banswara Distts. (7 Wildlife Sanctuaries, Beautiful Lakes and Mountains of Aravali Range)

Selection of Sites – Natural Beauty, Accessibility and Local Support & Involvement

Funding / PPP

Activities Underlying Principles : Eco- Friendly and Low Impact Buildings &

Architecture, Conservation and Preservation of Heritage Buildings and Step/Open Wells, Soft Lighting, Renewable Energy – Wind/Solar, Solid Waste Management, Recycling of Water, Ban on Plastic/Polythene, Barrier-Free Movement for the Differently Abled, Involvement of Local Community through Eco Development Societies

Facilities : Reception/Ticket Window, Parking, Drinking Water and Washrooms, Restaurant and Kitchen/Cooking Facilities, Drainage, Dustbins, Rain/Sun Shelters, Benches/Sitting Platforms, Signages, Labelling of Trees, Display Boards of Birds, Cobble Stone Walkways/Footpaths, View/ Rest Points, Interpretation/Briefing Centre, Trained Guides

Others : Water Bodies/Pools, Fish/Ducks & Swans, Wooden/ Hanging Bridges, Swings and Merry go Rounds, Rope Bridges Watch Towers and Decks, Tree Houses/Platforms, Telescopes and Binoculars

Activities : Boating, Camel/Horse Riding, Bird Watching, Eco-Trails, Trekking, Zip Lines, Camping and Tenting Facilities, Jeep Safaris, Rock Climbing , Night Halts

Nature Awareness: Camps for Students and Tourists. Also for Public Representatives, Bureaucrats and Other Stake Holders

Annexure-A Southern Rajasthan’s Seven Wildlife Sanctuaries

• Under DCF(WL) Udaipur: Sajjangarh, Jaisamand, Phulwari Ki Nal

• Under DCF(WL) Rajsamand: Kumbhalgarh, Raoli - Todgarh

• Under DCF(WL) Chittorgarh: Sitamata, Bassi

• Sajjangarh Sanctuary

Tourist Attractions:

• Monsoon Palace • Maharana Pratap Nature Trail • Horse Safari • Gorilla view point on Badi lake • Sajjangarh Biological Park Phulwari Ki Nal Tourist Attraction: • Forest rest house Panarva • Camping • Trekking trails • Jeep Safari • Flying Squirrel Sighting • Adventure/recreation activities

Jhumar Bavdi

Tourist Attraction:

• Day camping site with various adventure recreation activities

• Bird watching at Piladhar lake

• Trekking & Trails

• Sighting of Chinkara

• Jeep Safari

• Historical Monuments

Baghdarrah

Tourist Attractions:

• Day camping

• Jeep safari

• Adventure/Recreation activities

• Bird Watching

• Nature trails

• Large water body with crocodiles

• As an Interest/Hobby and Outdoor Activity

• Awareness of our Natural Heritage and Flora & Fauna

• Dungarpur Bird Fair- 2013, 2014, 2015

• Udaipur Bird Fair – 2014, 2015

• Bharatpur Bird Fair – 2014, 2015

• Karauli Bird Fair - 2016

Bird Fairs

• Awareness and Education through Exhibition and Expert Talks

• Distribution of Cap, Brochure, Bird Nest

• Bird Watching under Expert Guidance

• Drawing and Painting Competitions

• Light Refreshments

Bird Fair Activities

Annexure-B

Karauli Bird Fair - 2016