About Ralamandal Wildlife Sanctuary:
- Location: It is located in Indore, Madhya Pradesh.
- Earlier, it was the hunting ground for the royal family members of Holkars, as it had a huge population of tigers, leopards, and deer.
- Established in 1989, this sanctuary is spread over an area of 5 square kilometres.
- Landscape: Rolling hills, lush green forests, and sparkling streams.
- The River Narmada graces the sanctuary with its presence.
- At the top of it is an ancient palace built by the Holkars in 1905, which was primarily used as a hunting hut, also known as shikargah (hunting lodge).
- Flora: Among the many prominent plant species present in the sanctuary are Teak, Rinjha, Khair, Palash, Ghatbor, Saaja, Aster, Ber, Babool, Samal, Chirol, Neem, Khajoor, Bekal, Bamboo, etc.
- Fauna:
- Major animal species found here include Black Buck, Cheetals, Chinkara, Blue Bull, Striped Hyena, Wild Boars, Porcupine, Fox, Jackal, and Bhedki (Barking deer).
- It is famous for its many avifauna species, most of which migrate here during the winter season.
