Sariska National Park

Sariska National Park is located in Aravalli hills one of the oldest mountain ranges of India. Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary was a hunting lodge of the former royal family of Alwar. It was given the status of a wildlife sanctuary in 1958 and confirmed as a tiger reserve in 1979.

Details about Sariska National Park

Sariska National Park is located in Aravalli hills one of the oldest mountain ranges of India. Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary was a hunting lodge of the former royal family of Alwar.

It was given the status of a wildlife sanctuary in 1958 and confirmed as a tiger reserve in 1979. It became the national park in 1982. Sariska has a big valley along with two huge plateaus.

It is scattered with many historical sites, auspicious places like Kankwari Fort ruins, Nilkantha temple – a 10th-century monument, Buddha Hanuman Temple close to Pandupol and Bharthari Temple located close to the park office. Sariska also had cold and hot water springs at Taalvriksh.

The beautiful Siliserh Lake is located in North-Eastern angle of the park.

Flora and Fauna of Sariska Tiger Reserve India

The jungle of Sariska is dry deciduous having the various planets like Dhak, Ber Acacia and Salar. The tigers in Sariska Sanctuary are mainly nocturnal and they are not spotted easily in-comparison to Ranthambhore National Park. The Sariska has a healthy population of Nilgai, Chital and Sambhar.

During the afternoon safaris Indian Porcupine as well as Striped Hyena, sometimes leopard and Indian Palm Civet are seen.

The forests of Sariska become lush green during and after the monsoon season. However, in summer months it lacks the water and due to it, the animals go to various water holes located in the national park. Check out this page and Know about all National parks of India.

During the dry months, the chances to see the wildlife are quite good due to thin plants. Sariska offers excellent opportunities to the bird watchers and is home of Indian Peafowl.

Best season to visit Sariska Tiger Reserve India

The best time to visit Sariska is from October to June. The park remains closed during the monsoon period.

How to reach Sariska Tiger Reserve India

Air: Jaipur is the nearest airport located 110 KMS from the park. Jaipur is connected by air from major cities of India and also has few international flights. Delhi is only 191 KMS away from the park.

Train: Alwar is a very important railway station located just 36 KMS away from the park.

Road: Jaipur 110 KMS, Alwar 36 KMS, Delhi 191 KMS

The Sariska tiger reserve and national park is home to the Royal Bengal tiger. It is located in Alwar, Rajasthan and highly celebrated for its ecosystem and conservation aspects. Inside Indian Jungles can take you to the best zones of this tiger reserve, and you can get a free quote from us.

The period from October to March provides you with an ideal time to visit this place. You can book your nature trails and jungle safari with us, not just to photograph the natural surroundings of the tigers, but also of the jungle cats, leopards, caracals, striped hyenas, chitals, nilgais and even the sambar deer.

You can book your stay easily as there are budget and luxury Sariska tiger reserve resorts that have all the modern amenities to make your stay special.

It is notable that Sariska became a tiger reserve in the year 1978, and it has also been targeted by the poachers for a long time. But due to government initiatives and conservation measures, now the animals remain protected here.

You can see the brilliant, regal strides of the tiger population here during the winter months, which is the best time to visit Sariska. It is a part of the famous Aravalli Range, and you can find diversity in the landforms, scrublands and the waterbodies here.

The place has a huge historical significance, and it is not a mere ordinary environmental spot. You can check out various Sariska tiger reserve hotels based on your preferences for accommodation.