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About Sariska Wildlife
Sanctuary
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of the majestic Tiger, Sariska is one of the many protected
sanctuaries in India where Project Tiger met with success. Set amidst
the scrubby Aravali Hills, the Sanctuary sprawls across dry thorny
deciduous forests, covered almost ninety per cent by the Dhok tree.
Sariska was declared a Sanctuary in 1955 and became a Tiger Reserve
under in 1979.
Within the Sanctuary, there are also historical ruins of monuments
symbolic of its past.The Kankwari Fort, where Emperor Aurangzeb once
imprisoned his brother Dara Shikoh, the ancient Shiva Neelkanth
Temples that date back to the 6th-13th century A.D. and the Palace
built by the Maharajas of Alwar, now converted into a hotel, are all
great sights.
Unique Attraction
Sariska National Park is known for its tigers, its most popular
resident, According to the latest available data, there are about 35
tigers at Sariska. Rajasthan is a pristine platform for viewing
wildlife in the country because of its two national parks and over a
dozen sanctuaries.
Avifauna in Sariska
The birdlife comprises of the pea fowl, gray partridge, quail, sand
grouse, tree pie, white breasted kingfisher, golden - backed
woodpecker, crested serpent eagle and great Indian horned owl.
Other Attractions
Its most popular resident, the tiger along with other wildlife
including sambhar, chital, wild boar, hare, nilgai, civet, four-horned
antelope, gaur (Indian bison) and porcupine.
Fauna Attractions
The landscape of Sariska comprises of hills and narrow valleys of the
Aravali hill range. The topography of Sariska supports scrub-thorn
arid forests, dry deciduous forests, rocks and grasses. The broad
range of wildlife here is a wonderful example of ecological adoption
and tolerance, for the climate here is variable as well as erratic,
especially in terms of rainfall, which is desperately needed to
replenish the region.
Safari
The best way to visit the Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary is by Jeep and
these can be arranged at the Forest Reception Office on the Jaipur
Road. Booking an inconspicuous 'hide', overlooking one of the
waterholes, can provide an excellent opportunity for wildlife viewing
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Best time to visit
Sariska is
open to visitors throughout the year, although certain jungle tracks
are closed during the monsoon and the breeding season. The best time
to visit the park is late in the winter around January or February. If
you don’t mind the heat, April to June is a great time to see animals
at the waterholes.
How to get there?
By Air: Jaipur is the nearest airport from Sariska at a
distance 107-kms.
By Rail: The nearest railway station is at Alwar (37-kms).
By Road: Sariska wildlife sanctuary is situated off the
Delhi-Alwar-Jaipur Road. Jaipur is located at a distance of 107-kms
and Delhi at 200-kms from Sariska. Sariska is well connected with
Alwar, which is further directly connected with bus services from
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