Location:
Sariska National Park is located in the state of Rajasthan at a
distance of about 37 kms from Alwar district . The distance from
Delhi to Sariska Park rounds to about 200 kms and from Jaipur it is
about 107 kms. Due to its close proximity to Jaipur and Delhi, the
park is the most visited one.
Intro:
Sariska National Park used to be the hunting grounds to the Royal
family of Alwar. The forest reserve was declared wildlife sanctuary
in 1958 and was included in the reserves of "Project Tiger"
in the year 1979. The park covers an area of about 780 sq.kms. The
core are, however is restricted to about 480 kms. It is located
among Aravali hill ranges of the Alwar district. Topographical
characteristics are similar to those of Ranthambore National Park.
The park is home to tigers, leopards, hyena, sambar, many species of
exotic birds and some medieval monuments.
Decidous forests cover the sheer slopes which occur irregularly
throughout the park. The park also consists many small water bodies
like lakes and pools. Amphibians and marsh animals are also abundant
in the park.
Accomodations are amply provided and mostly by Rajasthan Tourism
Development Corporation (RTDC). There is a surplus of private
institutions that provide the necessary facilities of accomodation
and travel. To access the forest it is requisite to hire an
authorized guide.
Fact File:
Area:
Sariska National Park stretches over 780 sq.kms of the Aravalis.
The core area of the park is limited to about 474 sq.kms. and at an
altitude of 250 metres.
Famous For:
Sariska Park homes 'Indian Tigers', hyena, wild dogs, gazelles and
more. Safaris provided by private agencies are the best things in
menu for craving wildlife enthusiasts. Sariska National Park has
numerous species of wild animals. The avian population attracts bird
watchers from far off places. Nature reveals itself in Sariska
National Park which is rich in vegetation, wildlife and natural
scenery. Wildlife enthusiasts and tourists come here to enrich their
experiences with natural touch.
Other Attractions:
Some other attractions offered by the park are Kankwadi fort,
Kalighati, Pandupol, Neelkanth Temple, hides built for wildlife
viewing and grasslands.
Kankwadi Fort :
Kankwadi fort which is overgrown with weeds and shrubs is of
historical importance. It was built by the mughals and Aurangzeb - a
mughal ruler, had detained his and murdered his brother in the fort.
Kalighati :
Kalighati is a picturesque area where chances to spot the animals
are maximum
Pandupol:
Pandupol has got a waterfall emerging on top of a temple the water
of which is refreshing.
Neel Kanth Temple
Neelkanth temples are basically ruins at a distance of 32 kms from
the entrance. The ruins date back to a period between 6th and 13th
century. One of the temples is still functional and devoted to the
worship of Lord Shiva. Photography is forbidden in this part of the
park. The hides are constructed for viewing wild animals that are
scared of human presence.
The grasslands are provided with may trees where deers and other
fodder animals can be seen grazing in the shades.
Flora & Fauna
Flora:
The park is covered mostly with decidous trees. There are excellent
grass lands supplied with water channels. Trees like Dhok, Khair,
Tendu, Ber, Surwal and Goria are found abundantly in the region.
Fauna:
The wild animals that flourish in the park include Indian Tigers,
leopards, sambhar, chital, nilgai, four-horned antelope, wild boar,
rhesus macaque, langur, hyena and jungle cats . The bird species
visible in the park are Peafowl, Red Jungle Fowl, Spur Fowls, White
Breasted Kingfishers, Golden Backed Woodpeckers, Great Indian Horned
Owls, Quails, Partridges, Sangrouse, Tree Pies, Crested Serpent
Eagles, Parakeets, Drongos, Sunbirds and Vultures.
Also the Siliserh Lake on the edge of the park has a large number
of crocodiles.
The place provides beautiful landscapes of the wild and has been
extensively filmed for its resources and ambience
Accessibilty:
The nearest airport to the park is Jaipur airport which is about
107 kms away. To reach the place by train the Alwar railway station
is the most proximate. It is about 37 kms away from the park. The
park lies off the Delhi-Alwar-Jaipur Road. It is connected with the
Alwar district which is further connected to Delhi and Jaipur bus
services.
Safaris:
Jeep rides are common in Sariska National Park and the agencies
which provide the facility are spread far across. The jeep rides are
taken at forest office. The jeep rides suit the explorations as they
travel to park interiors.
Accomodation:
The Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation provides
accomodations besides private hotels. There are two RTDC hotels at
the periphery of Sariska and a rest room operated by the forest
department in the vicinity of the Park. Rest rooms charge from Rs.
300 to 700 for a room for a single night where as the RTDC hotels
charge from Rs.700 to 1,900. Luxury Hotels like Sariska Palace and
Sariska Tiger Haven are expensive. .
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