Sariska Tiger Reserve
Highlights: The Kankwari Fort, The Ancient Shiva Temples and The Palace
How To Reach:
By Air: The nearest airport from Sariska Tiger Reserve is Jaipur (at a distance of 107 kilometers).
By rail: From Alwar, Sariska Tiger Reserve is only 37 kilometers away.
Road: Sariska is connected with Alwar, which is further directly connected with bus services from Delhi and Jaipur.
Sariska Tiger Reserve is located in Aravallis mountain range. It is larger than Ranthambore but has less tiger population. In 1955 the area was declared a sanctuary and in 1979 it became a National Park. The sharp cliffs of hills with deciduous vegetation are approachable by jeeps.
Sariska Reserve is a dwelling place of voracious carnivores including Jackal Wild, Leopard, Dog, Jungle Cat, Hyena and Tiger. The prey species at the reserve are Chital, Chausingha, Nilgai, Sambar, Wild Boar and Langur. Rhesus Monkeys are found around Talvriksh. During morning and evening, wild animals in Reserve head towards small lakes. Some predatory animals come at the lakes for a hunt.
The avifauna in Sariska comprises of Grey Partridge, Peafowl, Sand Grouse, Bush Quail, Golden backed Woodpecker, Tree Pie, crested Serpent Eagle and The Great Indian horned Owl.
Sariska's landscape comprises of hills and narrow valleys of the Aravallis. Scrub-thorn forests, dry deciduous forests and grasses are found in Sariska.
The best time to visit the Tiger Reserve is between the months of October and June. The places to be seen in Sariska Tiger Reserve are The Kankwari Fort (It is believed that Emperor Aurangzeb once imprisoned his brother, Dara Shiko in this fort), The Ancient Shiva Temples (now in ruins-yet a wonderful place to visit) and The Palace (It was built by the Maharajas of Alwar- now a hotel).
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