The Indian state of Haryana has announced plans to develop the 'world's largest' jungle safari park in the Aravalli mountain range.

Spanning 10,000 acres across the Gurugram and Nuh districts, the project is set to exceed the current largest curated safari park outside Africa located in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, which covers approximately 2,000 acres, reported the Times of India.

The proposed Aravalli safari park is designed to include a herpetarium, an aviary, four big cat zones, and a herbivore section.

The park will also feature an underwater world, nature trails, tourism zones, botanical gardens, and diverse biomes such as equatorial, tropical, coastal, and desert ecosystems.

During a recent visit to study Sharjah Safari's design and operations, India’s Union minister for Forest, Environment, and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav, alongside chief minister for Haryana Manohar Lal Khattar, highlighted the potential benefits of the project.

Khattar noted the project's potential to generate employment opportunities for local communities and boost tourism in the region.

The Ministry of Environment, Forests, and Climate Change, in collaboration with the Haryana state government and with funding from the federal government, will spearhead the implementation of the jungle safari project.

India's Central Zoo Authority has conducted a feasibility assessment and confirmed the technical viability of the proposal.

The initiative is expected to contribute to conservation efforts within the Aravalli mountain range and attract tourists from Delhi and surrounding areas.

To further support local communities, the Haryana state government plans to integrate the Home Stay Policy, providing villagers with access to tourism-related opportunities.

The Aravalli mountain range holds diverse wildlife, including 180 bird species, 15 mammal species, 29 aquatic and reptilian species, and 57 butterfly species.