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Nahargarh Biological & Zoological Park in Jaipur Demystified

In October during the Dussehra holidays, I visited Nahargarh Biological Park in Jaipur. It is also called Nahargarh Zoological Park. The prime attraction of this visit was the recently shifted Jaipur Zoo, from Ramniwas Garden near the Albert Hall museum to the Nahargarh Biological Park, Kukas, on Delhi Highway. This park has been in the making for the last few years and it opened in 2016. It is one of the leading biological parks in India.

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Nahargarh Biological & Zoological Park, Kukas, Jaipur

I visited a part of this park having few enclosures with lions and tigers some 5 years ago. The Zoo in Jaipur being small forced the authorities to shift a few cats to this place. I’m not sure if this section is still open to the public. I’m sharing a few pictures from that trip.

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A beautiful drive leading to the Nahargarh Zoological & Biological Park

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Visiting Nahargarh Biological Park Zoo requires planning as it is 20 KM from the city center; a 45 minutes drive. I have wanted to visit the park because I have trekked in the vicinity many times. It’s a beautiful terrain that occupies 80 hectares.

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Nahargarh Biological and Zoological Park area as seen from a distance

The announcement board on the highway is subdued and one is likely to miss it. A narrow road from the highway leads to its entrance concealed by the Aravali hills. The road ends at a roundabout where you can purchase Nahargarh Biological and Zoological Park entry tickets.

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The announcer on the highway.
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Roundabout fountain near the ticket window.

It is here you can either park your vehicle or decide to take it further by paying extra charges. You can only drive a kilometer and a half further from this point. My friend who had visited here before advised me to park the car in the parking lot.  I hired an e-rickshaw available at a flat rate of Rs 60 one way.

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One of many E-rickshaws operating in the Park.
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Taking an e-rickshaw to the zoo

The road which leads from the roundabout to the zoo entrance is cemented. Many people choose to walk this distance. Still-camera is charged steeply and the entrance ticket is checked twice before you enter the zoo.

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I was delighted with the well-planned layout and landscaping of the zoo area. One gets a feeling of an expansive and open space.

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Direction board. Nahargarh Biological & Zoological Park, Kukas, Jaipur
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Guide map of Nahargarh Zoological Park, Jaipur

The first open-air cage was that of a white tiger. I’m assuming a reason for placing the white tiger away from other cats. It looks like the aim is to delight and wow visitors since the white tiger is not common in a zoo.

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White Tiger at Nahargarh Zoo

One gets to see a variety of animals from sloth bear, crocodile, emu, civet, porcupine to various species of deer. Information about each species is also placed on a board adjacent to the enclosure.

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Black Bear at Nahargarh zoo
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Information board.

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Direction marker at Nahargarh Zoological Park, Jaipur

You will find benches placed along the walkway in case you want to sit & relax. There’s a resting hut along with a public toilet, however, the upkeep of the toilet is poor. It looked like it wasn’t cleaned for days and there were signs of vandalism.

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Plenty of benches to sit and relax at Nahargarh Zoological Park
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Resting hut

In a zoo, the prime attraction is either exotic animals like giraffes, Elephant,s and so on. However, in Nahargarh Biological Park it is big cats. The anticipation for the cat family starts building up when one notices painted paw marks on the walkway.

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Paw marks on the walkway at Nahargarh Zoological Park
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Signboard
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Royal Bengal Tiger
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Panther

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Enclosures of the cat family are placed side by side. There is a lion, a Bengal tiger, and a panther.

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There are many such information boards at Nahargarh Zoological Park, Jaipur

The last section of this zoo is that of a fox family.

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Jackal

Is Nahargarh Biological Park a new Zoo in Jaipur? Overall, the zoo at Nahargarh Biological Park is bigger and better than the old Jaipur Zoo. The bird section is yet to be shifted to here which is a dampener since it doesn’t complete the zoo experience. From the perspective of animals, the topography is natural with no human settlement around.

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Birds’ eye view of Nahargarh Biological & Zoological Park at Kukas, Jaipur

Improvements can be made in a couple of areas.  I do feel that there is a need for better facilities, especially food and water. Currently, there is no canteen or food court for visitors. In summer the lack of drinking water will be a menace; make sure you are carrying enough water with you on your visit. There are talks of introducing Zebra and Giraffes as well under the animal exchange program from Kenya but nothing has been finalized yet. The biological park section is slated to open in the second half of 2018.

Lion Safari in Nahargarh Biological Park And Ticket Charges

The government has plans to start Lion Safari in Nahargarh Zoological Park starting in October 2018 and in all likelihood, it will start as planned.  Update August 2019 – Having sought lions from Gujrat, the lion safari has started in Nahargarh Biological Park. The lion safari ticket price is Rs 250 per person for Indians and Rs 500 for foreigners; it is a combo ticket availing a visit to the Nahargarh Biological Park. The time for the lion safari is 9 AM to 4 PM.

Update August 2019: Recently, among the list of animals in Nahargarh Zoological Park, a pair of hippopotami has been added.

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Nahargarh Biological & Zoological Park Entry Ticket

Nahargarh Zoological Park Entry Ticket is priced at Rs 20 for students, Rs 50 for Indian adults, and Rs 200 for foreigners. Kids under 7 years have free admission. Charges for a car are Rs 200 and camera Rs 600. A video camera is charged at Rs 1000.

Nahargarh Biological & Zoological Park Ticket Booking Online

Nahargarh Zoological Park ticket booking can be online https://sso.rajasthan.gov.in/signin

Nahargarh Biological & Zoological Park Timings

The time of Nahargarh Zoological Park is 8.30 AM to 5.30 PM. Nahargarh Zoological Park is closed on Tuesdays. Nahargarh Zoological Park’s timings on Sunday are the same as on other days.

Best Time To Visit Nahargarh Zoological Park

It is recommended to visit this park during the early morning in the summer months, March to September. October- February is the ideal month to enjoy a visit to this zoo as the weather is pleasant.

How to reach Nahargarh Biological & Zoological Park by bus?

You can also reach Nahargarh Biological Park with the Jaipur city bus system; it won’t be the most suitable or comfortable mode of transport though. Check with the bus heading towards Amer Kukas or Kunda. Do note that you need to walk for 1-2 km to the entry gates of the park, from the Jaipur-Delhi highway, the drop point for those arriving from Jaipur. Alternatively, you can take a bus ride from Jaipur to Amer and hire an autorickshaw to Nahargarh Biological Park.

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120 thoughts on “Nahargarh Biological & Zoological Park in Jaipur Demystified”

    1. Happy to know you liked it. Certainly, pictures speak louder than words. Yet, we have writers who craft words which create visuals in our mind. 🙂

      On cemented entrance…Are you referring to the fountain in the picture? I’m not sure if you like visiting a zoo, have you seen the zoo in San Diego? Probably, one of the best zoo in the US!

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      1. Yes I visited the zoo in San Diego. It also has one of the best beaches and many more touristy attractions like the Sea World, where trained whales and dolphins put up a spectacular show. I have also visited the zoo in Darjeeling, the largest high altitude zoo and Kaziranga Park…wow! you have stirred some wonderful memories!

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  3. Looks like they have done a lot of work on the aesthetics part. Most of the zoos in the country are not well maintained. I visited the Jaipur zoo on my trip but was disappointed with the layout. This zoo looks much more promising… Thanks for the info.. 🙂

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    1. Rajat, you are so right. Nahargarh Zoological Park is patterned on International benchmarks. Jaipur Zoo came into being at the end of 19th century, therefore, was quite small and not as per required standards. Nothing much could have been done on that part which is why moving to another location was the only solution. Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Rajat. 🙂

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    1. Hi Balaka, I think I should have mentioned that even though this place shares its name with Nahargarh Fort but they are situated many kilometers from each other. I agree it’s a neat and well-designed park in line with the international standards. I have not seen this movie but I’m sure it must have been a legendary one. Was this movie directed by Satyajit Ray?

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      2. Sonar Killa always pop up whenever Bengalis talk about Rajasthan. I’m sure it must be a hugely popular movie. There is no doubt about the fact that Satyajit Ray was one of the greatest movie directors in India. His contribution to non-commercial movie scene is profound. BTW, what was the theme on which this movie centered?

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  5. Its been ages since I went to a zoo, that too one that was as expansive as this one. Glad to see that here the animals at least have enough space to freely move around. And those signboards with animal faces – cute!

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    1. Rajiv, although this zoo shares its name with the fort but it is located on the Delhi Highway much before the city. On a different note, Nahargarh Fort now has a wax museum and an open art gallery. In my opinion both of which are marketing gimmicks.

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  8. This is not an ordinary zoo when compared with the typical zoo in a Western city. Spaciousness and freedom to roam are the attractive features, which I admire. Thank you for this highly informative post with all its great pictures, Arv!

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  9. You provided the zoo with informative details, Arv. The one that attract me the most is the white tiger. Normally, when I visited the zoo in Indonesia, the tigers usually are brown with the black pattern, mostly like Royal Bengal Tiger that you posted above. Thanks for the new knowledge that you provided here.

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      1. I think, they’re probably the same. Not really sure about the size. Since I didn’t pay so much attention while I was there, considering it has been ages, probably decades since the last time I visited the zoo in Indonesia 😀

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    1. Perks of living in a globalized world, Lalitha?
      I know in the old day’s zoo used to be quite small with cramped cages. Also, a lot of importance is being given to the landscaping as well. In which city did you grow up, Lalitha?

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      2. Haha. Do you even need reminder or prompt? You’re a great blogger.
        I have never heard about Kolkata zoo before, so that will be awesome to read, Maniparna 😊

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      1. Happy to hear this, Maniparna. I don’t consider myself a great blogger because there’s still so much to learn and do. I guess it’s only when you have”arrived” and done with the learning curve you can sit back and consider yourself as a great blogger. Anyways, thanks for bestowing this title. Yes, I guess it’s mutual.

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    1. The reason why it takes too long is that the route passes through densely populated areas. In some areas, the average speed is not more than 20 KMPH. Once you reach the highway section, the average speed is 80 KMPH.

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      1. Sorry I missed this question – I live near London. I don’t go to the zoo often, but on a recent trip to a wedding in the north of England, we noticed a zoo on the way back. The next day, we went home via the zoo and were able to learn about the animals there.

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  20. Some interesting information, RS200 for entry. At first I thought that’s a bit expensive, especially if you are a tourist. Then I checked the conversion rate, just over £2. Visit a zoo in the UK and you would expect to pay between £12 and £22 (RS1100 – 2000)

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    1. Mike, conversions​ throw up some interesting information. For an individual earning income in Rs. Spending in Euro and Dollar is an expensive proposition. But on scale of 1:1 2 sounds better than 200. 😜

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