Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary
Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary
| Location: 21 km From Alwar, Rajasthan |
| Area: 765.80 sq.km |
| Speciality: Tiger, Spotted Deer And Wild Boar |
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Description
The Wild in the Wooden Valley
Located 107 kms from Jaipur, the Sariska National Park is in a
wooden valley, surrounded by barren mountains. The dry
deciduous forests of the ancient Aravalli range cover the area
of the Sariska National Park and Tiger Reserve.
The main fauna in the park includes the Tiger, Panther, Hyena,
Jungle Cat, Civet, Sambhar, Chinkara, Nilgai and Four-Horned
Antelope. Declared a Sanctuary in 1955, it became a Tiger
Reserve under Project Tiger in 1979.
The other great predator of Sariska's forests is the leopard
besides the ferocious tiger. Sariska has a healthy porcupine
population, and this tiny creature often pits itself against
the tiger, which is particularly fond of porcupine flesh.
The 'Chowsingha' (four horned antelope) is commonly found at
Sariska; exclusively Indian, it is the world's only wild
creature, which has two pairs of horns. The Park's terrain is
also congenial to the Chinkara (Indian Gazelle) and Nilgai.
Remarkable for their lack of timidity are the Rhesus and
Langur, which, at Sariska tolerate human closeness with
astonishing equanimity.
The birdlife comprises of the Pea Fowl, Gray Partridge, Quail,
Sandgrouse, Tree Pie, White-Breasted Kingfisher, Golden-Backed
Woodpecker, Crested Serpent, Eagle and Great Indian Horned
Owl.
Viewing the Wildlife in Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary
The best way to visit the Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary is by
jeep and these can be arranged at the Forest Reception Office
on Jaipur Road.
Booking a `hide', overlooking one of the waterholes, can
provide an excellent opportunity for viewing and photographing
wildlife. So, pick up your sleeping bag and some food and
settle down to watch.
Prime Sites
Within the park are the ruins of many temples.
The Kankwari Fort
The Sariska Park has historic overtones. Here, Emperor
Aurangzeb once imprisoned his brother, Dara Shikoh.
The Ancient Shiva Temples
In the precincts of the park, Neelkanth temples (6th-13th
century AD), which are now in ruins, afford a wonderful sight
to the visitors.
The Palace
at Sariska was once the royal reserve of the rulers of Alwar.
This palace built by the Maharajas of Alwar, has now been
converted into a hotel.
How to get there
Air
Jaipur is the nearest airport.
Rail
The nearest raiway station is Alwar (21 km).
Road
Sariska is situated off the Delhi-Alwar-Jaipur Road. The
nearest town is Alwar (21 km). Jaipur is located at a distance
of 110 km and Delhi at 200Kms. There are direct buses to Alwar
from Delhi and Jaipur. Frequent buses travel between Alwar and
Sariska.
Places to stay in Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary
RTDC Hotel Tiger Den
Hotel Lake Palace (RTDC), Siliserh
Hotel Sariska Palace (a Heritage Hotel)
Forest Rest House