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SARISKA
 Lying
amidst the Aravali Hills on 800 sq km of grassland, Sariska
Tiger Reserve is probably one of the most visited parks in
India. Characterised dry deciduous forests, sheer cliffs and
rocky landscape interspersed with the ruins of medieval
buildings. The reserve was declared a wildlife sanctuary in
1958 and came under the "Project Tiger" as a tiger reserve
in 1979.
Major Tourist Attractions in
Sariska
The Vegetation
The park consist many undulating hills of all sizes. The
forest cover is mostly of the dry deciduous type with Dhok,
Khair, Tendu, Ber, Surwal and Goria making up a majority of
the vegetation.
The Animals
The park also has good populations of Nilgai, Sambar and
Chital. In the evenings, Indian Porcupine, Striped Hyaena,
Indian Palm Civet and even Leopard are sometimes seen. The
Tigers of Sariska are largely nocturnal and are not as
easily seen as those of Ranthambhore.
The Birds
The avian population in the park is also very large. Some of
the bird species visible in the park are Peafowl, Red Jungle
Fowl, Spur Fowls, White Breasted Kingfishers, Golden Backed
Woodpeckers, Great Indian Horned Owls, Quails, Partridges,
Sangrouse, Tree Pies, Crested Serpent Eagles, Parakeets,
Drongos, Sunbirds and Vultures.
 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.
Park Trip
The ideal way to travel within the reserve is in your own
vehicle. The other way that one can explore the interiors of
the jungle is by hiring a jeep from either your hotel or
from the local jeep operators.
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