Machia Biological Park
About Machia Biological Park
Far From City: 9 kms from city center
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About Machia Biological Park
Weather:
Time Required:1 - 2 hrs
Open Time:Summer (March to October): 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM,Winter (October to March): 8:30 AM - 5:00 PMClosed every Tuesday
Cost:Indians: INR 30,Students: INR 15,Foreign Nationals: INR 300,Children below the age of 5: No E
Habitat
The area is mainly rocky, made up of Rhyolite. There is low soil depth within the region. The natural vegetation is a dry scrub forest as is common in the desert, with trees such as Khor, Khejri, Babul, Karir, Jharber, Guggul, etc.These trees can survive in scanty rainfall as is characteristic of this region. Roads have been created with as little disturbance as possible to facilitate movement of visitors through the premises.
Wildlife
This park is home to desert foxes, common foxes, jungle cats, desert cats, monitor lizards, porcupines, spiny-tailed lizards, hedgehogs, crocodiles, gavials, spotted deer, black bucks, gazelles, royal Bengal tigers, Asiatic lions, leopards, tortoises, rabbits, and mongooses. Further plans are being made to add jackals, hyenas, and sloth bears.
History
Conceptualised in 1983, the park serves as a satellite zoo for the Jodhpur Zoo, established by Maharaja Umaid Singh in 1935. The management of the zoo has been entrusted with the forest department of the Rajasthan Government since 1956. 41 hectares of the 604-hectare area of the Machia forest block has been used for this ecological wonderland.
Additional Costs
In addition to entry charges, visitors are required to pay INR 80 for the use of a still camera and INR 200 for the use of a video camera
How to Reach Machia Biological Park
The closest bus stop is Aakhaliya Chouraha Bus Stop, which is 4 and a half kilometres from the park. Taxis and auto-rickshaws may be used to arrive at this destination. For a more scenic route, one can take Chopasni road, which runs across the length of Kaylana Lake to the venue. This is a longer journey though.
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