Sariska National Park
The
picturesque Siliserh Lake lies along the edge of the Sariska Tiger Reserve
and a charming hunting lodge overlooking it, is a marvellous place for
visitors to stay. The dry deciduous forests of the ancient Aravalli range
are excellent tiger country and Sariska was once of the royal reserve
of the rulers of Alwar. Declared a sanctuary in 1955, it became a Tiger
Reserve in 1979 under project Tiger. Herds of sambar, chital, nilgai and
sounders of wild boar - the prey population for predators like the tiger
and leopard, roam the 765.80 sq. km. Reserve. Other carnivores include
the hyena, jungle cat, and caracal. Interestingly enough, the dhole or
wild dog has been sighted in the Park only in the last few years. The
park has hides carefully located near the water holes. These afford fine
opportunities for viewing and photographing wildlife.
Splendid
ruins scattered in the vicinity of Sariska give it an added interest.
The Neelkanth temples (6th-13th century AD) are just 32 km. From the Park
and the historic Kankwari Fort inside the Reserve, is where the Emperor
Aurangzeb once imprisoned his brother Dara Shikoh. A splendid palace complex
built in 1902, with a 'French' pavilion and swimming pool, is now a hotel.
| General Information : | |
| Best time to Visit | : October to June |
| Accommodation | : Tiger Den ; Hotel Lake Palace, Sariska Palace Hotel; Forest Rest Houses |
| Nearest town | : Alwar (21 Km) |
| How to get there | : Rail - Alwar (21Km), Air - Jaipur (108 Km) |
Other Important National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries in India
[ The Great Himalayan National Park ] [ Dachigam National Park ][ Corbett National Park ][ Dudhwa National Park ][ Keoladeo Ghana National Park ]
[ Ranthambore National Park ][ Manas Tiger Reserve ][ Desert Sanctuary ]
[ Kaziranga National Park ][ Bandhavgarh National Park ][ Kanha National Park ]
[ Gir National Park & Sanctuary ]
[ Bandipur National Park ][ Nagarhole National Park ][ Kabini River Lodge ]
[ Mudumalai Sanctuary ][ Periyar National Park ]
Last modified: 26/02/2004