The picturesque Siliserh Lake lies along the edge
of the Sariska Tiger Reserve and a charming hunting
lodge overlooking it, is a marvelous place for visitors
to stay.
The dry Deciduous forests of the ancient Aravalli
range, are excellent tiger country and Sariska, was
once the royal reserve of the rulers of Alwa''.
Declared a sanctuary in 1955, it became a Tiger Reserve
in 1979 under Project Tiger Herds of sambar, chital,
nilgai and sounders of wild boar - the prey population
for predators like the tiger and leopard, roam the 765.80
sq km Reserve.
TOther carnivores include the hyena, jungle cat, and
caracal. Interestingly enough, the dhole or wild dog
has been sighted in the Park only in the last few years.
The Park has hides carefully located near the water
holes. These afford fine opportunities for viewing and
photographing wildlife.
Splendid ruins scattered in the vicinity of Sariska
give it an added interest. This park is situated only
200 km from Delhi and 107 kms from Jaipur.
Although larger than Ranthambor, 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 supports scrub-thorn arid
forests, dry deciduous forests, rocks and grasses. The
broad range of wildlife 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, wildlife 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 wildlife
viewing. The park 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 wildlife
viewing and your comfort it is best to visit from October
to April. Safaris are provided by jeep.
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