This
Sariska National Park is situated only 200
km from Delhi and 107 kms from
Jaipur.
Although larger than
Ranthambor
National Park, it is less commercialised and has less
tigers but a similar topography. It covers an area of 800
sq km in total, with a core area of approximately 500 sq km.
The Northern Aravali Hills dominate the skyline with their
mixture of sharp cliffs and long narrow valleys. The area
was declared a sanctuary in 1955 and became a National Park
in 1979.
The landscape of Sariska comprises of hills and narrow valleys
of the Aravali hill range. The topography of
Sariska
National Park supports scrub-thorn arid forests,
dry deciduous forests, rocks and grasses. The broad range
of
Rajasthan Wildlife Tours here is
a wonderful example of ecological adoption and tolerance,
for the climate here is variable as well as erratic.
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. The nearby Kankwadi Fort has a long and turbulent
history.
In morning and evening,
Rajasthan Wildlife Tours
in Sariska heads towards the many water holes, which litter
the park, thus providing the guests with their best chance
of viewing game. At some of these watering holes it is possible
to book hides which are situated in prime spots for Rajasthan
Wildlife Tours viewing.
The
Sariska National Park Rajasthan is home
to numerous carnivores including Leopard, Wild Dog, Jungle
Cat, Civets Hyena, Jackal, and Tiger. These feed on species
such as Sambar, Chital, Nilgai, Chausingha, Wild Boar and
Langur. Sariska is also well known for its large population
of Rhesus Monkeys, which are found around Talvriksh.
The avian world is also well represented with Peafowl, Grey
Partridge, Bush Quail, Sand Grouse, Tree Pie, Golden backed
Woodpecker, crested Serpent Eagle and The Great Indian horned
Owl. The park is open almost whole year-round, but for
Rajasthan
Wildlife Tours viewing and your comfort it is best
to visit from October to April. Safaris are provided by jeep.
Highlights of The Wildlife Tours
: Sariska, Northern Aravali Hills, Alwar.
