Area : 800 sq. km ( with a core area of 498 sq km).
Established : 1958 as a sanctuary, 1979 as a tiger reserve, 1982 as a
national park.
Sariska
Tiger Reserve is well nestled in the Aravali Hills covering 800 sq km area divided
into the grasslands, dry deciduous forests, sheer cliffs and rocky landscape.
Whether you want to have camel safaris, go out for shopping in the surrounding
places, visit medieval palaces or wildlife watching; Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary
is the best place for you.
Nearly 90% of the area in the sanctuary is covered with dhok trees accommodating
various wildlife species. A variety of other wild animals like the leopard,
sambhar, chital, nilgai, four-horned antelope, wild boar, rhesus macaque,
langur, hyena and jungle cats are found in the Sariska Tiger Reserve apart
from the tiger. The Sariska National Park is home to India's largest population
of peafowl, and harbours quail, sand grouse, golden- backed woodpeckers and
crested serpent eagles, among other species. Also the Siliserh Lake on the
edge of the park has a large number of crocodiles.
The
Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary houses the ruins of medieval temples of Garh-Rajor
that date back to the 10th and 11th centuries. Also a 17th century castle on
a hilltop at Kankwari provides a panoramic view of flying vultures and eagles.
The Sariska was declared a sanctuary in 1955 and attained the status of a National
Park in 1979.
Season :
Open year round, the best period being November-April, especially March-April.
Access :
The nearest airport is at Jaipur (115 km 3 hours ) and the nearest railway station
is at Alwar (36 km). The drive from Delhi takes 5-6 hours.
Click
Here For Reservation/Booking
SUUGGESTED RESORTS
Sariska Palace,
Sariska
This former palace & royal hunting lodge on the edge of Sariska National
Park was built by the Maharaja of Alwar, for the visit of Queen Victoria`s
son, the Duke of Connaught. Its architecture is a blend of French, regal,
with eastern detailing & is now a Heritage Hotel. The interior is
not opulent but it does have some Louis XIV & art deco furniture,
along with wicker chairs & Victoriana.
Sariska Tiger Haven,
Sariska
The Sariska Tiger Haven neighbours the Sariska National Park and is located
190-kms from Delhi and 130-kms from Jaipur, in Rajasthan. |
SUGGESTED TOURS
Cultural
Rajasthan & Tiger Tour
Duration: 11 nights/ 12 days
Places to Visit: Delhi - Sariska - Jaipur - Ranthambhore - Bharatpur -
Agra - Khajuraho - Varanasi - Delhi
|
Sariska National Park 