Sariska National Park

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Declared a sanctuary in 1955, Sariska attained the status of a National Park in 1979. The park is famous for both its Wildlife and historical monuments and temples.

The topography consists of rocky hills of all sizes that get steeper as one goes deeper into the park. The undulating rugged terrain predominantly is covered with dry deciduous forest, and the vegetation is formed of Dhok, Khair, Tendu, Ber, Surwal and Goria. The park is usually dry in summer, and post-monsoon, it transforms into a lush green area.

Since there are no major source of water inside the park, park authorities have created some waterholes. Kalighati is located just to the right of the main road. At the edge of the park, the Siliserh Lake houses the crocodiles.

One can spot the tigers, however they are quite less in numbers in this national park. In India, the largest number of peafowl resides here. Sariska National Park attracts both residential and migratory birds.

Flora: Dhok, Khair, Tendu, Ber, Surwal and Goria, and more.

Fauna: Apart from tiger, leopard, sambhar, chital, nilgai, four-horned antelope, wild boar, rhesus macaque, langur, hyena and jungle also reside in the park.

Avian-Fauna: Peafowl, quail, sand grouse, golden- backed woodpeckers and crested serpent eagles, and more.

Major Attractions:

Ruins of Medieval Temples of Garh-Rajor: The ruins date back to the 10th and 12th centuries. There is also a 17th century castle on a hilltop at Kankwari.


Neelkanth Temples: The ancient and famous Neelkanth Temples devoted to Lord Shiva is located in the Sariska Tiger Sanctuary. It dates back to 6th -13th century AD.

The Kankwari Fort: Inside the national park is located the historic Kankwari Fort. Dara Shikoh was incarcerated in this same fort by his brother emperor Aurangzeb.

The Sariska Palace: The Maharajas of Alwar built the Sariska Palace, which has now been converted into a hotel.

Jeep Safari: The jeep safari is the best way to explore and discover the wild beauties of this national park. The jeep can be arranged at the Forest Reception Office which located on the Jaipur Road.

Location: It is nestled in the rugged Aravalli hill range in Alwar district of Rajasthan.

Area: 800 sq. km

Route: The sanctuary is well connected by local transport system. The best way to visit Sariska National Park is by driving your own four-wheeler. One can also hire a taxi to reach the destination from Delhi, Jaipur, Alwar.

Other Places to Visit:

Alwar: This historical town is one of the popular tourist destinations of Rajasthan. From here, you can visit the Hill Fort Kesroli which is situated 12 km away. Also, the beautiful Jai Samand Lake is located 6 km from here.

Silisher: This town is located 20 km away from Alwar, and is known for its picturesque Lake.

Best Time to Visit: October - June and January - February

Things to keep in mind:

• Entry permit required to enter Sariska Tiger Reserve.

• It’s advisable to take your own vehicle or hire a vehicle for the entire trip.

• While driving your vehicles inside the park, you will come across speed breakers. Since it’s a wildlife area, it’s advisable to drive slowly and not make much noise.