Sariska National Park
Nestled in the Aravali Hills in Alwar District of Rajasthan, Sariska Tiger Reserve covers an 800 sq km area. The Sariska was declared a sanctuary in 1955 and attained the status of a National Park in 1979.
The land is divided into grasslands, dry deciduous forests, sheer cliffs, and rocky landscapes. Sariska Wildlife Sanctuaries is the perfect place to enjoy camel safaris, go out shopping in the surrounding places, visit mediaeval palaces, or wildlife watching.
Approximately 90% of the area in the sanctuary is enveloped with dhok trees, making room for several wildlife species. Other trees include the ‘salar’, ‘kadaya’, ‘dhak’, ‘Bargad’ , ‘arjun’ , ‘gugal’. Numerous Shrubs are also found here, such as ‘kair’ , ‘adusta’, and ‘jhar ber’.
A variety of wild animals, apart from Tigers, like the leopard, sambhar, chital, nilgai, four-horned antelope, wild boar, rhesus hyena, and jungle cats are found in the Sariska Tiger Reserve. The Sariska is also abode to India’s largest population of peafowl and harbours quail, sand grouse, golden-backed woodpeckers, and crested serpent eagles.
The mediaeval temples of Garh-Rajor, dating back to the 10th and 11th centuries were situated where Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary stands today.
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How To Reach
The distance between Alwar district and Sariska Tiger Reserve is approximately 41 km. The following means of transport can be taken to reach the tiger reserve from Alwar-
Road
Roadways services are quite good to Sariska Tiger Reserve.It is connected to all the major cities of the country. If you want to travel by private vehicle via road, it might be a good adventurous ride until you reach the destination.. Other choices are taxis or private cabs.
Railway
The Alwar railway station is the nearest railway station from Sariska Park. The station is located at a distance of about 37 km from the park. From there, tourists can catch the local bus, taxi, or cab to reach the Sariska National Park. Jabalpur Railway station has links connecting to various major cities across India. Fairy Queen, which is a luxury train, has a stop in Alwar.
Air
There is no airport in Alwar district. The nearest airport is Jaipur International Airport , located 122 km away from the Park. The distance can be travelled either by road or by train.The direct bus and taxi services are available from the airport itself to reach the Alwar.