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 | Sariska - A Wildlife Encounter |  |  | | | | | | | Wild animals, exotic birds, migratory birds, crocodiles, thickets of dhok trees, and above all the elusive tiger- Sariska is home to them all. The impressive array of animals include sambhar, chital, nilgai, four-horned antelope, wild boar, rhesus macaque, langur, leopard, hyena and jungle cats. The avian species include quail, horned owl, sandgrouse, grey patridge; golden- backed woodpeckers and crested serpent eagles, among other species. The sanctuary offers abundant opportunity to sight a variety of wild life. | | | | | | | | | |  |  |  | | | | | | | | | | Located among the Aravalli hill ranges in the Alwar district of Rajasthan, Sariska is actually a wide valley filled with wild life treasures. The lush green valley is primarily a deciduous forest filled with dhok, acacia and ber trees. The park is spread over an expanse of over 866 sq. km. This area was once a hunting reserve of the royal family of Alwar in Rajasthan. It was declared a wildlife reserve in 1955. | | | | | | Places to see | | |  | | | | | | |  | Safari
Safaris are the best way to explore the Park and watch the wild life prowling in the area. Bird watching is also a fascinating experience here. | | | | Kankwari Fort
Located within the park on the top of a hillock, is a Fort exhibiting Mughal architecture. This fort was once the place where Emperor Aurangazeb imprisoned his brother, Dara Shikoh due to a feud between them. | | | | Shiva Temple
Within the precincts of the sanctuary, is a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. Neelkanth temple is an ancient one which is now in ruins. It is open to visitors. The town of Alwar is close by. There is a palace and museum which could be visited. | | | | The Siliserh Lake
On the other end of the park is the lake of Siliserh. The lake abounds in crocodiles. | | | | The Royal Palace
Sarisika was once the reserve for the rulers of Alwar. The palace was built by the Maharaja of Alwar. It has now been converted into a hotel. | | | | Kalighat and Salopka
For visitors to indulge in a bit of adventure there are Hides constructed at strategic locations, to enable them to watch wildlife at close quarters. Early mornings or late evenings are the best time to spend here. | | | | | | | | | | | | | Fact File | | | | | | | | | | | | Best Time to visit
Sariska National Park is open to visitors throughout the year. However certain tracks are closed during the monsoons and the breeding season. | | | | | | | | | | | | | How to Reach | | | | | | | | | | |  | | By Air | | | | | The nearest airport is Jaipur. | | | | | | | |  | | By Rail | | | | | Nearest railhead is Alwar. | | | | | | | |  | | By Road | | | | | The nearest town is Alwar which is 36kms. The route via the Jaipur highway is about 240kms.
Delhi is 249 kms away. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | DYK | | | | | | | | | | | | The reserve was declared a wildlife reserve in 1955. | | | | | | | | It was declared a tiger reserve in 1979. It is part of "Project Tiger" Scheme. | | | | | | | | The park is home to India's largest population of peafowl | | | | | | | | | | | |