Ratlam

Sailana Wildlife Sanctuary

Sailana Wildlife Sanctuary

Jul 13, 2023

The Sailana Wildlife Sanctuary was established in the year 1983 and is located in the district of Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh. Comparatively the sanctuary constitutes a much smaller area of 13 sq.km. Sailana was once the capital of the Sailana State before it merged into India. A Fort belonging to the former royal family still stands tall in Sailana, and houses the famous Cactus Garden. The Kedareshwar temple, situated 4 km from Sailana is a notable shrine. Sailana is only 130 km away from Ujjain and as such makes a great weekend getaway.

This sanctuary is home to and is named after the 'Kharmour' bird, a very rare species; and it is also a major stop for a wide variety of migratory birds. It is also one of the breeding habitats of Lesser Floricans in India. The famous ornithologist Salim Ali visited the sanctuary and spotted 89 species of birds; he has also written a book about the birds of Sailana. The best time to visit the place is between the months of July and September. This sanctuary is recognized as a part of the ecoregion of Kathiawar-Gir dry deciduous forests.

The Sailana Cactus Garden was built by Raja Digvijay Singh Ji. The garden is behind the Sailana Palace and has over 1200 species of cactus out of which 50 are Indian. There was also a Rose Garden with over 200 species of roses but it no longer exists. The Kedareshwar temples (Bada Kedareshwar and Chota Kedareshwar) of Lord Shiva are again famous in Sailana, there are two of them, both are 4 km from the fort (but in opposite directions).

The temples are situated in manmade caves (carved out from a cliff of igneous rocks). The cliff along with many others surrounds a small valley. From the top of the cliff, a small stream of monsoon rainwater forms a waterfall and joins a small pond of water in the valley. From here a river originates and flows down into the plains of Rajasthan.

Near by Places in Madhya Pradesh

Read more Madhya Pradesh

More Tourist Destination in Madhya Pradesh

Heritage Place in Madhya Pradesh

Khajuraho Temples Sanchi Stupa Gwalior Fort Jahaj Mahal Jai Vilas Palace Bhimbetka Rock Shelter Rajwada Palace Asirgarh Fort Raja Mahal Rani Mahal Palace Lal Bagh Palace Hindola Mahal

Religious Place in Madhya Pradesh

Omkareshwar Temple Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga Taj Ul Masjid Kandariya Mahadev Temple Sas Bahu Temple Matangeshwar Temple Teli Ka Mandir Duladeo Shiva Temple Bateshwar Temple Bada Ganesh Ka Mandir Kal Bhairav Temple Gadkalika Mandir Jami Masjid Moti Masjid Harsiddhi Ma Temple Lakshmana Temple Javari Temple

Adventure Place in Madhya Pradesh

Wildlife Safari In Bandhavgarh National Park Wildlife Safari In Kanha National Park Wildlife Safari In Pench National Park Wildlife Safari In Panna National Park Wildlife Safari In Satpura National Park Wildlife Safari In Sanjay Dubri National Park Wildlife Safari In Madhav National Park River Rafting In Betwa River Dhoopgarh Trek Janapav Trek Kalakund Trek Bhairav Kund Trek Mehndi Kund Trek Mahadev Paani Trek Ginnorgarh Fort Trek Sagar Talao & Hathi Mahal Trek Rewa Kund Trek Barusot Trek Ralamandal Wildlife Trek Rock Climbing In Madhya Pradesh Camping In Madhya Pradesh Speed Boating In Madhya Pradesh Cable Car Ride In Madhya Pradesh

Ecotourism Place in Madhya Pradesh

Kanha National Park Panna National Park Pench National Park Madhav National Park Satpura National Park Sanjay Dubri National Park Bandhavgarh National Park Van Vihar National Park Fossil National Park Kuno Wildlife Sanctuary Bagdara Wildlife Sanctuary Bori Wildlife Sanctuary Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary Ghatigaon Wildlife Sanctuary Karera Wildlife Sanctuary Ken Gharial Wildlife Sanctuary Kheoni Wildlife Sanctuary Narsinghgarh Wildlife Sanctuary Nauradehi Wildlife Sanctuary Orchha Wildlife Sanctuary Pachmarhi Wildlife Sanctuary Panpatha Wildlife Sanctuary Ralamandal Wildlife Sanctuary Ratapani Wildlife Sanctuary Singhori Wildlife Sanctuary

Leisure Place in Madhya Pradesh

Pandav Waterfall Bhoora Khon Waterfall Raneh Waterfall Bahuti Waterfall Kapil Dhara Waterfall Tincha Waterfall Patalpani Waterfall Dhuandhar Waterfall Rajat Prapat Waterfall Bee Falls Sultangarh Waterfall Chachai Waterfall Dhanora Waterfall Keoti Waterfall Sanakua Waterfall Pawa Waterfall Purwa Waterfall Gatha Waterfall Kapildhara Waterfall Dugdhdhara Waterfall