Bassi Wildlife Sanctuary

Bassi Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected reserve in Chittorgarh featuring dry deciduous forests mixed with grasslands and water bodies created by dams. The terrain has gentle slopes and valleys that create varied habitats for different animal species.

The protected area was established in 1988 to maintain the ecological balance and safeguard wildlife populations in the region. This step was part of broader conservation efforts to preserve forest systems in Rajasthan.

This place holds meaning for local communities as a space where people and nature have long coexisted and shaped each other. Walking through the reserve, you notice how villagers and wildlife occupy the same landscape in a shared way.

Visit early in the morning when animals are more active and temperatures are cooler. Wear sturdy shoes and bring water, as the terrain can be rocky and dry underfoot.

The forests here contain rare medicinal plants that local communities have traditionally used and that appear in modern herbal remedies. This botanical variety is equally important as wildlife to the overall conservation of the area.