Area
: 800 sq. km ( with a core area of 498 sq km).
Established
: 1958 as a sanctuary, 1979 as a tiger reserve,
1982 as a national park.
Description
:
 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
:
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.
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Duration:
15 days
Duration:
15 days
