About Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary
Sharp cliffs of hills and narrow valleys of the Aravallis
dominate the landscape of Sariska, whose forests are dry and
deciduous. Within the Sariska wildlife sanctuary there are
the ruins of medieval temples of Garh-Rajor, belonging to
the 10th and 11th centuries.
A 17th century castle on a sharp hilltop at Kankwari,
provides a panoramic view of flying Egyptian vultures and
eagles. The area was declared a sanctuary in 1955 and became
a National Park in 1979.
Major Wildlife Attractions
The Sariska park is home to numerous carnivores including
Leopard, Wild Dog, Jungle Cat, Hyena, Jackal, and Tiger.
These feed on an abundance of prey species such as Sambar,
Chitel, Nilgai, Chausingha, Wild Boar and Langur. Sariska is
also well known for its large population of Rhesus Monkeys,
which are found in large numbers around Talvriksh.
The avian world is also well represented with a rich and
varied birdlife. These include Peafowl, Grey Partridge, Bush
Quail, Sand Grouse, Tree Pie, Golden backed Wood Pecker,
Crested Serpent Eagle and the Great Indian Horned Owl.
Other Attractions in Sariska
Wildlife Sanctuary 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.
Best Time to Visit Sariska Tiger
Reserve
Visitors can visit Sariska wildlife sanctuary throughout the
tear, still the beast period is during the months of October
to June.
How to Get there Air : Jaipur is the nearest airport from Sariska at a
distance 107-kms. Rail : The nearest railway station is at Alwar
(37-kms). 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 Delhi and Jaipur.