Darrah Wildlife Sanctuary is the erstwhile royal hunting preserve of the Maharaja of Kota. The wildlife sanctuary is thickly forested, lying along the southeastern border of Kota. This hilly sanctuary with thick forests is worth a visit.

At the Darrah sanctuary, there are spotted Deers, Wild boars, Bears, Sambhars, Leopards, Panthers and Antelopes. The sanctuary is sometimes closed during the monsoon (usually from early July to mid September). This sanctuary spreads over an area of 250 sq Km, almost 50 Km from Kota. The best time to visit is between the Darrah wildlife sanctuary is February to May.