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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 birdlife. 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’s capital City of New Delhi and Rajasthan’s capital city Jaipur.
Seasons Visit to Sariska
Winter – mid-October to January.
Spring – February to March.
Summer – April to June.
Monsoon – July to mid-September.
Sariska Tiger Reserve remains open form 1st October to 30th June for all seven days of the week.
All other Tiger reserves, National parks, Wildlife sanctuaries of India remain close for three months during Monsoon (Rainy season) from 1st July to 30th September. Unlike all other Tiger reserves, National parks and Wildlife sanctuaries of India, Sariska Tiger Reserve management provide access during Monsoon (Rainy season from 1st July to 30th September) only two days in a week on Tuesday and Saturday between 08:00 hrs. to 15:00 hrs. to pilgrims and tourists up to Pandupol Hanuman (Monkey God) Temple. Pandupol is a natural, legendry and religious site and is located in serene dense forests with magnificent rock formations, streams and rich avifaunal species.
Tourists are advised to get entry at the earliest during Monsoon season (Only on Tuesday and Saturday) to enjoy their safari to the fullest. Later it becomes crowded because of the traffic of pilgrims.
Best time for visit – Usually early morning and late afternoon is considered best time for Jungle Safari. But sightings vary according to season, local weather, time of day.
Distance from Ramada Neemrana to Sariska National Park
By Car – Its 140 Kms and takes 2 hours 45 mins.
Tiger Spotting at Sariska
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