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Sariska Tiger Reserve
Category:- All India Travel Tourism > City Guide > Rajasthan > Sariska
Sariska,
in Rajasthan, the erstwhile royal preserve of the rulers of Alwar, became a
sanctuary in the year 1958. The sanctuary came under the Project Tiger in 1979
and became a national park in 1982. It is located at Kankwari fort, near
Alwar, on the Delhi - Jaipur Highway. The terrain is predominantly hilly, as
it lies in the Aravalli range. It has total area of 788 sq. kilometres, with
a core area of approximately 474 sq. kilometres. The beautiful Siliserh Lake
runs along the edge of the reserve, with a quaint hunting lodge overlooking
it.
At last count in 1985, there 35 tigers were reported. Other
carnivores of the area are the panther, jungle cat, jackal and hyena. Three
caracals were also reported during the last census in 1985. Other animals include
the sambar, chital, wild boar, hare, nilgai and umpteen porcupines.
How to reach there | When to visit | Hotels to Stay | Contact
Sambar at watering hole
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.
Magnificent ruins peppered around the neighbourhood of Sariska
add to the region's fascination. The Neelkanth (Shiva) temples (6th-13th century
AD) are just 32 kms from the Park and the ancient Kankwari Fort inside the Reserve,
is where Emperor Aurangzeb once held his brother Dara Shikoh captive. A beautiful
palace complex built in 1902 has been converted into a hotel.
How to reach there
You can reach Jaipur by air which is 108 kilometres from the
sanctuary. Nearest town and rail link is at Alwar, which is 21 kilometres from
the park.
When to visit
October to June is the best time to visit the Park.
Hotels to Stay
Tiger Den (RTDC);
Hotel Lake Palace (RTDC), Sisilerh;
Sariska Palace Hotel (Heritage Hotel);
Forest Rest House.
Contact
The Field Director, Sariska Tiger Reserve, District Alwar.
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