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Sariska in Rajasthan, located just 200 kms from Delhi, is one of the closest National
Parks to the capital. Sculpted out of the Aravalli hills, it spreads over 800-sq
kms and is home to the majestic tiger, deer, Nilgai, partridges, wild boar, fox,
gaur, sambar, chital, hyena, and the four-horned antelope. The dry deciduous forest
are a perfect home to the jungle cat and the Siliserh Lake which lies at the edge
of the Park is the watering holes that has preserved the natural habitat of the
region, despite it being close to the desert.
The landcape of Sariska is dominated by sharp cliffs of hills and narrow valleys
of the Aravalis. The forests are dry deciduous.
Within the sanctuary there are the ruins of medieval buildings. The ruins of temples
of Garh-Rajor of the 10th and 11th centuries are scattered in the jungle. A 17th
century castle on a sharp hilltop at Kanwari, provides a panoramic view of flying
Egyptian vultures and eagles.
Once of the royal reserve of the rulers of Alwar, Sariska is now part of Project
Tiger. Sariska has many hides located near the water holes which are perfect for
viewing and photographing wildlife in the jungles. Inside the Park are the ruins of a splendid
17th century castle at Kankwari. Also close by are the Neelkanth temples (6th-13th
century AD) and the glorious Paandu Pol waterfalls. A must visit is the Sariska
Fort which, despite being in a state of ruin, offers a magnificent vie of the sunset.
You must carry mosquito repellent creams, coils, and mats. A first-aid kit with
antiseptic lotion, Band-Aid, cotton swabs, sunscreen SPF +15, tissue, sun-glasses,
a backpack, sturdy trekking shoes, binoculars, camera with zoom lens, cash, and
snacks to fight between-meal hunger pangs. In case you are planning to carry a video
camera, it will cost you Rs 200 to take it into the sanctuary.
Area
800 sq. Km
Best time to visit
February to June
Prominent fauna
Tiger, sambar, chital, nilgai, four-horned antelope, wild boar, hyena and jungle
cat.
Travel Information
Climate
Summer (Apr. To Jun.): Warm
Monsoon (Jul. To Aug.): Warm
Winter (Oct. To Mar.): Cool to chilly
Clothing
Summer- Cottons
Winter - Woolens
Getting There
Sariska is 200 km from Delhi and 107 km from Jaipur. Buses between Delhi and Jaipur
go via Alwar and Sariska.
The nearest railhead is Alwar (37 km).
The nearest airport is Jaipur.
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