 General
Information :
Location : 37-kms From Alwar, Rajasthan
Nearest
Access : Alwar (37-kms)
Main Wildlife Found : Tigers, Leopards,
Wild Dogs
Coverage Area : 765.80-sq-kms.
Best time to visit
: October to June .
Nearest Airport : Jaipur ( 107 KM)
Nearest Railway Stn. : Alwar (37km)
Road: well connected from Delhi
, Alwar & Jaipur.
About Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary:
Sharp cliffs of hills and narrow valleys of the Aravallis dominate the landscape
of Sariska, whose forests are dry and deciduous. Within the Sariska wildlife sanctuary
there are the ruins of medieval temples of Garh-Rajor, belonging to the 10th and
11th centuries.
A 17th century castle on a sharp hilltop at Kankwari, provides
a panoramic view of flying Egyptian vultures and eagles. The area was declared
a sanctuary in 1955 and became a National Park in 1979.
Wildlife Species:
The Sariska park is home to numerous carnivores including Leopard, Wild Dog, Jungle
Cat, Hyena, Jackal, and Tiger. These feed on an abundance of prey species such
as Sambar, Chitel, Nilgai, Chausingha, Wild Boar and Langur. Sariska is also well
known for its large population of Rhesus Monkeys, which are found in large numbers
around Talvriksh.
The avian world is also well represented with a rich
and varied birdlife. These include Peafowl, Grey Partridge, Bush Quail, Sand Grouse,
Tree Pie, Golden backed Wood Pecker, Crested Serpent Eagle and the Great Indian
Horned Owl.
Other Attractions around Sariska
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.
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