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Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary
Location : 37-kms From Alwar, Rajasthan
Nearest Access : Alwar (37-kms)
Main Wildlife Found : Tigers, Leopards, Wild Dogs
Coverage Area : 765.80-sq-kms.
About Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary
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.
A 17th century castle on a sharp hilltop at Kankwari, provides a panoramic
view of flying Egyptian vultures and eagles. The area was declared a sanctuary
in 1955 and became a National Park in 1979.
Major Wildlife Attractions
The Sariska park 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. 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.
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.
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