Wildlife - Tour in Sariska National Park (Tiger Reserve)

Location : Sariska National Park is located at Kankwari fort, near Alwar on the Delhi-Jaipur highway.

Area : 800 sq. km .

Best time to visit : November to April.

Access : Air : Nearest airport is at Jaipur, at 115 km. Rail : Nearest railway station is at Alwar at 36 km. Road : It is well connected to Delhi by road.

Introduction : Sariska National Park is in a wooded valley surrounded by barren mountains covering an area of 800 sq km. The park contains ruined temples, as well as a fort and pavilions built by the Maharajas of Alwar. Sariska National Park is located at Kankwari fort, near Alwar on the Delhi-Jaipur highway, the forest became a sanctuary in 1958, came under project tiger in 1979 and became a national park in 1982. This place is spread over an area of 788 sq km with a core area of 474 sq. km lies in the Aravalli range. A dainty hunting lodge overlooks the Silliserh lake running at the edge of the reserve.

Wildlife Species : The fauna of Sariska National Park includes panther, jungle cat, jackal and hyena. 35 tigers and 3 caracals were reported in the reports of 1985. Sambar, chital, wild boar, hare, nilgai and porcupines are amongst the other animals found here. The avifauna of this place is made up of pea fowl, gray partridge, quail, sand grouse, tree pie, white breasted kingfisher, golden-backed woodpecker, crested serpent eagle and great Indian horned owl.

Safari : Jeeps can be hired to tour the park.