» Location : |
21 km From Alwar, Rajasthan. |
» Main Wildlife Found : |
Tiger, Spotted Deer And Wild Boar |
» Coverage Area : |
765.80 sq.km. |
Sariska
Wildlife Sanctuary 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
Ranthambhore. 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.
Major Attractions of
Sariska Wildlife SanctuaryThe 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.
Best Season to visit Sariska
Wildlife SanctuaryVisitors can visit Sariska wildlife sanctuary
throughout the tear, still the beast period is during the months of October
to June.
How to Get thereAir :
Jaipur is the nearest airport from Sariska at a distance 107-kms.
Rail
: The nearest railway station is at Alwar (37-kms).
Road :
Sariska wildlife sanctuary is situated off the Delhi-Alwar-Jaipur Road.
Jaipur is located at a distance of 107-kms and Delhi at 200-kms from
Sariska. Sariska is well connected with Alwar, which is further directly
connected with bus services from Delhi and Jaipur.