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WILDLIFE
Sariska
Sharp cliffs of hills and narrow valleys of the Aravallis dominate
the landscape of Sariska, whose forests are dry and deciduous. Within
the Sariska wildlife sanctuary there are the ruins of medieval temples
of Garh-Rajor, belonging to the 10th and 11th centuries.
Major Wildlife Attractions
 The Sariska
park is home to numerous carnivores including Leopard, Wild Dog,
Jungle Cat, Hyena, Jackal, andTiger. These feed on an abundance
of prey species such as Sambar, Chitel, Nilgai, Chausingha, Wild
Boar and Langur. Sariska is also well known for its large population
of Rhesus Monkeys, which are found in large numbers around Talvriksh.
The avian world is also well represented with a rich and varied
birdlife. These include Peafowl, Grey Partridge, Bush Quail, Sand
Grouse, Tree Pie, Golden backed Wood Pecker, Crested Serpent Eagle
and the Great Indian Horned Owl.
Other Attractions in Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary
The Kankwari Fort : Among the historic landmarks located
within the Sariska national park, includes the Kankwari For, where,
Emperor Aurangzeb once imprisoned his brother, Dara Shikoh.
The Ancient Shiva Temples : Within the area of the Sariska
tiger sanctuary, Neelkanth temples, that dates back to the 6th-13th
century AD, now in ruins, afford a wonderful sight to the visitors.
The Palace : Sariska was known as the royal reserve of the
rulers of Alwar. This palace built by the Maharajas of Alwar, has
now been converted into a hotel.
Coverage Area-765.80 sq-kms.
Best Time to Visit Sariska Tiger Reserve
Visitors can visit Sariska wildlife sanctuary throughout the tear,
still the beast period is during the months of October to June.
How to Get there
Air : Jaipur is the nearest airport from Sariska at a distance
107-kms.
Rail : The nearest railway station is at Alwar (37-kms).
Road : Sariska wildlife sanctuary is situated off the Delhi-Alwar-Jaipur
Road. Jaipur is located at a distance of 107-kms and Delhi at 200-kms
from Sariska. Sariska is well connected with Alwar, which is further
directly connected with bus services from Delhi and Jaipur.
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