Sariska -Tourism

Sharp cliffs of hills and narrow valleys of the Aravallis dominate the landscape of Sariska, whose forests are dry and deciduous. Within the Sariska wildlife sanctuary there are the ruins of medieval temples of Garh-Rajor, belonging to the 10th and 11th centuries.

A 17th century castle on a sharp hilltop at Kankwari, provides a panoramic view of flying Egyptian vultures and eagles. The area was declared a sanctuary in 1955 and became a National Park in 1979.

Major Wildlife Attractions

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 bird life. These include Peafowl, Grey Partridge, Bush Quail, Sand Grouse, Tree Pie, Golden backed Wood Pecker, Crested Serpent Eagle and the Great Indian Horned Owl.

General information Sariska Tiger Reserve

SARISKA is the only Tiger Reserve in close proximity of the Country capital City of New Delhi and Rajasthan capital city Jaipur.

Distance and Routes- From Delhi 200 Kms. via Gurgaon Dharuhera Bhiwari Tijara - Kishangarhbas - Alwar.

From Jaipur 110 Kms. via Shahpura  Bairath  Thanagazi.

Travel Time- From Delhi maximum 4hrs.

From Jaipur approx. 2hrs.

Seasons- Winter mid-October to January.

Spring- February to March.

Summer- April to June.

Monsoon- July to mid-September.

Please Note -

1. Now also open in July to September.
   
2. Jungle safaris in Sariska's buffer zone from next month!
   
3. Starting July 1, jungle safaris will be organised in the buffer zone of Rajasthan's Sariska Tiger Reserve.