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Sariska National Park, Sariska

Situated just 32 km from Alwar and 200 km from Delhi, the Sariska National Park is one of the most visited national parks of India. Covering an area of approx. 800 sq km amidst picturesque surroundings of hills and narrow valleys of the Aravallis, Sariska is primarily known for its rich tiger population, which has been fast diminishing due to increasing threats of poaching. Once a favorite hunting reserve of the maharaja of Alwar, Sariska was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1958 and was covered under the famous Project Tiger in 1979 to protect tigers and other wildlife of the park. The Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary attained the status of a National Park in 1982.

The Sariska National Park is home to a rich and varied flora and fauna. The vegetation in Sariska chiefly consists of scrub-thorn arid forests, dry deciduous forests and grasses, which provide perfect conditions for the growth and survival of a rich variety of wildlife. On tours to Sariska National Park, you can see tigers prowling amidst lush grasslands and open forests in search for their prey or near watering holes during the evening. Besides Tigers, Sariska also shelters Leopards, Sambars, Jungle Cats, Hyenas, Deer, Chinkaras, Chausinghas or 4-horned Antelopes, Wild Boars, Indian Bison, Mongooses, Porcupines and Monitor Lizards. The Sariska National Park also has a very rich and varied avifauna and the park attracts thousands of exotic and colorful birds, including Peafowl, Gray Partridges, Quails, Sand Grouses, White-breasted Kingfishers, Horned Owls, Golden-backed Woodpeckers, Crested serpent Eagles and Vultures to name a few.

Besides amazing varieties of flora and fauna, Sariska also has many interesting historical sites, including the 17th century hilltop fort at Kanakwari and amazing ruins of 9th and the 10th centuries temples. The castle provides a panoramic view of flying Egyptian vultures and eagles. The magnificent Sariska Palace and the beautiful Siliserh Lake are other not to be missed attractions in the park. Visitors can also enjoy exciting jeep safaris or book a hide overlooking one of the water holes for tiger viewing. The Sariska National Park can easily be reached by road from Delhi and Jaipur. The best time to visit Sariska National Park is between November and June.

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Sariska National Park, Sariska

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