Location : In the north Indian state of
Rajasthan.
Tourist Attractions : Tigers and other
mammals and birds.
Other Attractions : The Kankwari Fort,
The Ancient Shiva Temples, The Palace.
Nearby Tourist Destinations : Jaipur,
Alwar, Ajmer, Shekhawati, Delhi, Agra.
Best Season to Visit : October to March.
About Sariska National Park
Lying amidst the Aravali Hills on 800 sq km of grassland,
Sariska Tiger Reserve is probably one of the most visited
parks in India. Characterised dry deciduous forests, sheer
cliffs and rocky landscape interspersed with the ruins of
medieval buildings. The reserve was declared a wildlife
sanctuary in 1958 and came under the "Project Tiger" as a
tiger reserve in 1979.
Major Tourist Attractions in Sariska
The Vegetation
The park consist many undulating hills of all sizes. The
forest cover is mostly of the dry deciduous type with Dhok,
Khair, Tendu, Ber, Surwal and Goria making up a majority of
the vegetation.
The Animals
The park also has good populations of Nilgai, Sambar and
Chital. In the evenings, Indian Porcupine, Striped Hyaena,
Indian Palm Civet and even Leopard are sometimes seen. The
Tigers of Sariska are largely nocturnal and are not as
easily seen as those of Ranthambhore.
The Birds
The avian population in the park is also very large. Some of
the bird species visible in the park are Peafowl, Red Jungle
Fowl, Spur Fowls, White Breasted Kingfishers, Golden Backed
Woodpeckers,
Great
Indian Horned Owls, Quails, Partridges, Sangrouse, Tree
Pies, Crested Serpent Eagles, Parakeets, Drongos, Sunbirds
and Vultures.
The Kankwari Fort
Among the historic landmarks located within the Sariska
national park, includes the Kankwari For, where, Emperor
Aurangzeb once imprisoned his brother, Dara Shikoh.
The Ancient Shiva Temples
Within the area of the Sariska tiger sanctuary, Neelkanth
temples, that dates back to the 6th-13th century AD, now in
ruins, afford a wonderful sight to the visitors.
The Palace
Sariska was known as the royal reserve of the rulers of
Alwar. This palace built by the Maharajas of Alwar, has now
been converted into a hotel.
Park Trip
The ideal way to travel within the reserve is in your own
vehicle. The other way that one can explore the interiors of
the jungle is by hiring a jeep from either your hotel or
from the local jeep operators.
Getting There
Air : The nearest Airport to the park is located at
Jaipur (110 km).
Rail :The nearest Railway Station to the park is also
located at Alwar.
Road : The nearest main town to Sariska is Alwar (36
km). The park is very easily accessible from Delhi too. It
is also possible to go via the main Jaipur highway, by which
the distance gets extended to approximately 240 km.
Accommodation
All accommodation options available at the park are located
outside it's boundaries. The hotels are quite reasonable
priced and provides clean air-conditioned and non-air
conditioned rooms. All the hotels available here provide
good line of facilities and services.
Rajasthan Travel
Guide
