Dominated
by steep cliffs, hills and narrow valleys, the Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary
gained the eminence of being a national park in 1979. The park covers an
area of around 765.8 sq km and has tigers and leopards as its main wildlife
attractions. The dry deciduous forests of the park also bear some historical
remnants that are no less attraction. The sanctuary is positioned at a
distance of 37 km from Alwar in the northwestern state of Rajasthan.
Wildlife Species of the Park
The diversified terrain of the park is covered with dry deciduous forests
that harbour a wide variety of mammals, birds and reptiles. Apart from the
tigers and leopards, the sanctuary also shelters a good population of Rhesus
monkeys that can be mainly spotted around Talvriksh.
Commonly spotted inmates of the park include leopard, tiger, wild dog,
hyena, jackal, sambar, chital, nilgai, chausingha, wild boar, langur etc.
Bird watchers too can have a good birding experience in the forests of
Sariska. The major feathered species are bush quail, peafowl, grey
partridge, sand grouse, tree pie, crested serpent eagle, woodpecker,
parakeets, drongos, sunbird etc.
Take time out to move to the Silsereh Lake where you will be able to watch
the gharial crocodiles.
Adventure Safaris Offered
Jeep
safaris at Sariska are a big draw for tourists. Tourists can hire open jeeps
or canters to explore the pristine flora and fauna of the park. Inside, the
park offers excellent hideouts or machans from where wildlife lovers can
have a closer look at the animals, especially in the early morning. Kalighat
and Salopka are the two most famous hideaways in the national park.
October to June is the ideal time to enjoy a wildlife safari in the jungles
of Sariska.
Other Attractions In & Around the Park
» Kankwari Fort : A two-hour drive from the main
entrance of the park gets you to the Kankwari Fort, where the Mughal empror
Aurangzeb had imprisoned his brother Dara Shikoh. Besides, the fort also
affords fine views of the neighbouring villages.
» Neelkanth and Pandupol Temples : It is due to the
presence of these temples inside that the sanctuary remains open round the
year. The Neelkanth Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva while Padupol stands
in dedication of Lord Hanuman.
Accessibility
The capital city of Jaipur, which is the closest airport from here, is 107
km away. Alwar, which is 37 km from Sariska, serves as the nearest rail
link. Sariska has good links with Alwar which is further linked, by road
routes, to places like Delhi and Jaipur. Tourists can take coach and luxury
buses from Delhi and Jaipur to get to Alwar. From Alwar, one can hire taxis
to reach Sariska.
Best
Golden Traingle Tour (7D) 
