The Darrah Sanctuary is the erstwhile hunting grounds of the Rajput royals and stretches over an area of about 250 km. The many varieties of creatures that inhabit the Durrah Sanctuary include spotted deer, wolves, wild boars, sloth bears, sambars, leopards, panthers and antelopes. The Darrah Sanctuary is lush with green foliage and many rare medicinal herbs and trees grow here. The tourists seeking adventure and solitude indulge in trekking along the many mountain trails and in undertaking jeep safaris through the forested areas.
The Darrah Sanctuary charges about Rs 20 entry fees for Indians and Rs 100 for foreigners. The Sanctuary timings are 10 am to 5 pm everyday. Tourists require a signed sanction from the local forest ranger to visit the Sanctuary. Such a sanction may also be obtained from the District Forest Office (0744-2321263) at Kota or from the Kota Tourist Reception Center (0744-2327695). Sometimes due to incessant rains, the reserve is closed down during the monsoon months, from July to September. February to May is considered the best period to visit the sanctuary.
