GENERAL INFORMATIONLocation:
37-kms From Alwar, Rajasthan
Area covered: 765.80-sq-kms
Main
Wildlife Found: Tigers, Leopards, Wild Dogs
Best time to visit:
October to June.
Area : 765.80-sq-kms
Established :
1958 as a sanctuary, 1979 as a tiger reserve, 1982 as a national park
The
Wild in the Wooden Valley The wide spectrum and rich population of
the wildlife in the open dry deciduous forests of Sariska in a marvel of
ecological adaptation and tolerance. Situated in the northern part of the
Araveli Hills, nearly 200 kms. from Delhi on the Delhi-Alwar - Jaipur road
with an area of 800 kms., Sariska was declared a sanctuary in 1995 and it
became a Tiger Reserve in 1979
The other great predator of
Sariska's forests is the leopard besides the ferocious tiger. Sariska has a
healthy porcupine population, and this tiny creature often pits itself
against the tiger, which is particularly fond of porcupine flesh.
The
'Chowsingha' (four horned antelope) is commonly found at Sariska;
exclusively Indian, it is the world's only wild creature, which has two
pairs of horns. The Park's terrain is also congenial to the Chinkara (Indian
Gazelle) and Nilgai.
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 Wildlife in Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary 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.
How to Get There
Air : Jaipur is the nearest airport.
Rail:The
nearest raiway station is Alwar (21 km).
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.
Where To Stay RTDC
Jhoomar Baori Forest Lodge, RTDC Hotel Kamdhenu, Maharaja Lodge (Taj Group),
Sawai Madhopur Lodge, PWD Rest House, and Jogi Mahal which lies within the
park premises, are some of the available means of accomodation.
House
Boat