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Sariska Tiger Reserve is well nestled in the Aravali Hills
covering 800 sq km area divided into the grasslands, dry deciduous
forests, sheer cliffs and rocky landscape. Nearly 90% of the
area in the sanctuary is covered with dhok trees accommodating
various wildlife species.
It is located in the contemporary
Alwar district and is the legacy of the Maharajas of Alwar.
Pavilions and Temples within Sariska are ruins that hint at
past riches and glory.
A variety of other wild animals like the leopard, sambhar,
chital, nilgai, four-horned antelope, wild boar, rhesus macaque,
langur, hyena and jungle cats are found in the Sariska Tiger
Reserve apart from the tiger.
The Rajasthan Sariska National Park is
home to India's largest population of peafowl, and harbors
quail, sand grouse, golden- backed woodpeckers and crested
serpent eagles, among other species. Also the Siliserh Lake
on the edge of the park has a large number of crocodiles.
Sariska National Park in Rajasthan 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. The Sariska National Park in Rajasthan is open almost
whole year-round, but for wildlife viewing and the comfort
of the visitors it is best to visit from October to April.
Safaris are provided by jeep.
Sariska National Park is a wildlife sanctuary, located at a distance of 107 km from Jaipur. The Park possesses historic monuments and temples, which depicts the legacy of the Maharajas of Alwar.
The Park is bigger than Ranthambore but has a similar topography. Though, this sanctuary doesn't have many tigers yet many wild animals dwell on the grounds of this park. Apart from other carnivores and herbivores, you can also trace Rhesus Monkeys, which can usually be seen playing tricks upon each other around Tad Vriksh (tree).
The Park also shelters many different species of birds including Bush Quails, Sand Grouses, Tree Pies, Golden backed Woodpeckers, crested Serpent Eagles and Great Indian horned Owls.
Animal lovers would definitely love this place which will offer them some of the best scenes to remember. The best place to spot the wildlife is at the waterholes where animals come to satisfy their thirst. You can trace hundreds of birds at the Kalighati Waterhole and Nilgai can be spotted at Salupka waterhole.
Siliserh Lake is another attraction which is inhabited by crocodiles on the edge of the sanctuary. You would find innumerous monkeys and langurs all over the Park doing activities.
The Kankwadi Fort is also worth visiting that has a long chaotic history. According to one of the beliefs, here Dara Shikoh was imprisoned by Aurangzeb. Bharathari is another place which is named after Raja Bharathari of Ujjain who took 'Samadhi' in this holy place. Devotees from all over Rajasthan come to this place on 8th of shukla-paksha of Bhadon month.
Sariska Palace is also worth a visit, which has been converted into a heritage hotel. Besides all this, you can visit the Pandupol, a place where Bhima adjusted a stick in the rock face of a cliff to make a pathway.
You can also opt for Jeep Safaris which are easily available to explore the National Reserve. Sariska National Park is an enthralling sanctuary, where you can visit the rich heritage sites and enjoy the beauty of natural world.
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