Van Vihar Ramsagar Wildlife Sanctuary, established in 1976, is situated in
Dhaulpur District,
Rajasthan. Spread over an area of 58 sq km, it is a natural habitat for a variety of flora and fauna. Van Vihar Ramsagar Wildlife Sanctuary is about 18 km from
Dhaulpur.
The sanctuary is divided into two parts Van Vihar and Ramsagar. Van Vihar is on the Vindhya Plateau while Ramsagar is situated around the picturesque Ramsagar Lake.
This beautiful sanctuary is dotted with low hills criss-crossed by a large number of streams. Major animal species found here include sambar, leopard, wild boar, blue bull, sloth bear, hyena and chital. It is also home to a variety of birds including partridge, peafowl, quail sand grouse, herons, egrets and spoonbills. Large number of migratory birds arrives here during seasons.
The sanctuary can be reached by bus from Dhaulpur Bus Station.
