Haryana to Build Asia’s Largest Jungle Safari in Aravalli Hills.
National
The Haryana government has announced plans to develop Asia’s largest jungle safari, spanning approximately 10,000 acres across Gurugram and Nuh districts in the ancient Aravalli Hills. This transformative eco-tourism initiative was unveiled by Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini and Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on July 6, 2025.
- Inspired by models like Gujarat’s Vantara wildlife facility, the project aims to establish a modern, eco-friendly safari zone that blends wildlife conservation with tourism. It will feature zones for big cats, herpetariums, aviaries, extensive nature trails, specialized biomes, and even an underwater world, spread across diverse ecosystems such as tropical, coastal, and desert landscapes.
- Beyond tourism, the safari is designed to protect biodiversity in the Aravallis, preserving resident species ranging from leopards and deer to over 180 bird species, 29 aquatic and reptilian species, and 57 butterfly species, according to recent wildlife surveys.
Main Point :- (i) A key objective is socio-economic upliftment—by creating employment opportunities in tour guiding, hospitality, wildlife conservation, and homestays under a proposed Home Stay Policy, the project aims to benefit local communities directly.
(ii) Chief Minister Saini has emphasized eco-friendly execution, directing the Forest and Environment Department to ensure minimal environmental disturbance. The state has formed the Aravalli Foundation and shortlisted two international firms via global Expression of Interest (EOI) to design and operate the park in collaboration with the Central Zoo Authority (CZA).
(iii) Officials anticipate that by 2027 the safari will be fully operational, positioning Haryana as a national leader in green tourism, increasing footfall from nearby Delhi NCR, and acting as a catalyst for environmental restoration in the region.
About Haryana
Chief minister: Nayab Singh Saini
Governor: Bandaru Dattatraya
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