Sariska National Park

The Sariska National, snuggled in the Aravali Hills and lying in the district of Alwar, was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1958 and was included in the "Project Tiger" as a tiger reserve in 1979. The park encompasses a sprawling area of 800 square kilometers and is the abode of a range of diverse flora, fauna and avifauna.

Location- This sanctuary is situated in the district of Alwar in Rajasthan and lies about 110 km from Jaipur.

Connectivity
Sariska is accessible from the connecting towns and the closest main town is Alwar.
The nearest Railway Station - Alwar Railway Station
The nearest Airport- Jaipur Airport

Flora- Almost 90% of the entire area in the sanctuary is covered with dhok trees. Besides this the dry deciduous type vegetation consists of Khair, Ber, Tendu, Surwal and Goria. The park becomes very dry during the hot summer and becomes green during and after the monsoon.

Fauna- The wide variety of wildlife species include Sambhar, Chital, Chausingha, Nilgai, Wild Boar, Rhesus Macaque, Four-Horned Antelope and Langurs. There are also a family of carnivore animals consisting of Wild Dog, Leopard, Jungle Cat, Jackal, Hyena and Tiger.

Avifauna- One can see a large number of peacocks wandering about the place with their beautiful tail feathers spread out during the cloudy days. Other species of avifauna include Red Jungle Fowl, Peafowl, Spur Fowls, Golden Backed Woodpeckers, White Breasted Kingfishers, Quails, Partridges, Great Indian Horned Owls, Crested Serpent Eagles, Sangrouse, Tree Pies, Drongos, Sunbirds Parakeets and Vultures.

Other Attractions
Apart from the varied array of flora and fauna, there are also other attractions in the Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary consisting of -

The Kankwari Fort - The 17the century fortress was used by Aurangzeb, the Mughal emperor for imprisoning his brother- Dara. At present this fort provides a picturesque view of the nearby landscapes.

The Ancient Shiva Temples - these are the ancient ruins of Hindu shrines

The Palace - This old mansion was built by the princes of Alwar.

Entry Requirements
Each person requires paying an entry fee of Rs 25 for entering this Wildlife Park. There are extra charges for
Cameras -Rs 10)
Vehicles- Rs 75- 100