Located 107 kms from Jaipur, the Sariska National Park is in a
wooden valley, surrounded by barren mountains. The dry
deciduous forests of the ancient Aravalli range cover the area
of the Sariska National Park and Tiger Reserve.
The main fauna in the park includes the Tiger, Panther, Hyena,
Jungle Cat, Civet, Sambhar, Chinkara, Nilgai and Four-Horned
Antelope. Declared a Sanctuary in 1955, it became a Tiger
Reserve under Project Tiger in 1979.
The Sariska National Park is
situated near the Aravalli range in the Alwar district of
Rajasthan. The park is at a distance of 200 km away
from Delhi and covers an area of around 800 sq km. Craggy
cliffs and narrow valleys mostly dominate the entire landscape
of Sariska, which was declared a sanctuary in 1955 and finally
made a national park in 1979. Mainly covered by dry deciduous
vegetation, Sariska is home to animals like the tiger, hyena,
sambhar, wildcat, langur, wild boar, nilgai, leopard and the
chital. On travel to Sariska you will be able to view these
animals in their full jungle glory. However the tiger
population in Sariska is fast decreasing and it is feared that
the tiger is an extinct species in Sariska. The peafowl,
partridge, great Indian horned owl, eagle and the
white-breasted kingfisher represent the avian species. If you
travel to Sariska don't forget to visit the ancient monuments
scattered around the place, which are excellent places for
exploration.
Sariska is one of the very few wildlife sanctuaries in India
that offers visitors the chance to view wildlife from very
close quarters. It is well known that during the morning and
evening hours in Sariska, its wildlife population heads
towards many of the water holes scattered around the park. So
you can just book a hide near one of these water holes, grab a
camera and get your fill of wildlife viewing. Even though the
park is open throughout the year, the best time to travel to
Sariska is from the month of October to June.
Fauna : Home to the tigers, Sariska National
Park is known for its tigers. According to the latest
available data, there are about 35 tigers at Sariska. Other
residents of the Sariska National Park includes the panther,
jungle cat, jackal, hyena, and fox. Sambhar, chital, wild
boar, hare, nilgai, civet, four-horned antelope, gaur (Indian
bison) and porcupine also inhabit the sanctuary. Birds found
here include peafowl, gray partridges, quails, sand grouses,
tree pies, white-breasted kingfishers, golden-backed
woodpeckers, crested serpent eagles, vultures and horned owls.
Flora : Dry & deciduous terrains is the
feature of the Sariska National Park. The park is predominated
by dhok (Anogeissus pendula), khair (Acacia catechu), tendu (Diospyros
melanoxylon) and ber (Zizyphus maudrentiana) trees. Sariska is
one of the few remaining forest in the Aravali range that has
survived the assault of the modern time. The forest remains
lush green during the monsoon period and dry in summer.
Remarkable for their lack of timidity are the Rhesus and
Langur, which, at Sariska tolerate human closeness with
astonishing equanimity.
The birdlife comprises of the Pea Fowl, Gray Partridge, Quail,
Sandgrouse, Tree Pie, White-Breasted Kingfisher, Golden-Backed
Woodpecker, Crested Serpent, Eagle and Great Indian Horned
Owl.
VIEWING THE WILD
The best way to visit the Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary is by
jeep and these can be arranged at the Forest Reception Office
on Jaipur Road.
Booking a `hide', overlooking one of the waterholes, can
provide an excellent opportunity for viewing and photographing
wildlife. So, pick up your sleeping bag and some food and
settle down to watch.
PRIME SITES:
Within the park are the ruins of many temples.
The KANKWARI FORT
The Sariska Park
has historic overtones. Here, Emperor Aurangzeb once
imprisoned his brother, Dara Shikoh.
THE ANCIENT SHIVA TEMPLES in the precincts of the park,
Neelkanth temples (6th-13th century AD), which are now in
ruins, afford a wonderful sight to the visitors.
THE PALACE,
Sariska was once the royal reserve of the rulers of Alwar.
This palace built by the Maharajas of Alwar, has now been
converted into a hotel.
HOW TO GET THERE
ROAD: Sariska is
situated off the Delhi-Alwar-Jaipur Road. The nearest town is
Alwar (21 km). Jaipur is located at a distance of 110 km and
Delhi at 200Kms. There are direct buses to Alwar from Delhi
and Jaipur. Frequent buses travel between Alwar and Sariska.
RAIL: The nearest raiway station is Alwar (21 km).
AIR: Jaipur is the nearest airport |
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