About
Sariska
National
Park:
Sariska
National
Park
lies in
the Aravalli
hills
and is
the former
hunting
preserve
of the
Maharaja
of Alwar.
Sariska
itself
is a wide
valley
with two
large
plateaus
and is
dotted
with places
of historical
and religious
interest,
including
the ruins
of the
Kankwari
Fort,
the 10th
century
Neelkanth
temples,
the Budha
Hanumab
Temple
near Pandupol,
the Bharthari
Temple
near the
park office,
and the
hot and
cold springs
of Taalvriksh.
The large
Siliserh
Lake is
at the
north-eastern
corner.
The forests
are dry
deciduous,
with trees
of Dhak,
Acacia,
Ber and
Salar.
The Tigers
of Sariska
are largely
nocturnal
and are
not as
easily
seen as
those
of Ranthambhor.
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 forests
are lush
during
and immediately
following
the monsoon,
but during
the dry
months
of February
May there
is a shortage
of water
and in
consequence
mammals
are attracted
to water
holes.
At this
time of
year visibility
is good
because
of the
sparse
foliage.
Sariska
is excellent
for birdwatching
and has
an unusually
large
population
of Indian
Peafowl.
Season(Sariska
National
Park)
:
Open year
round,
the best
period
being
November-April,
especially
March-April.
Access
(Sariska
Wildlife
Sanctuary):
The nearest
airport
is at Jaipur
(115 km
3 hours
) and the
nearest
railway
station
is at Alwar
(36 km).
The drive
from Delhi
takes 5-6
hours.
Wildlife
Resorts
in Sariska
Wildlife
Sanctuary:
Sariska
National
Park Tour
Packages:
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