General Information / History

Sariska Tiger Reserve lies in the Alwar district of the Indian state of Rajasthan. It is a prime tiger country. The forest is typical dry deciduous, dramatically changing with the change in season. The terrain is undulating – plateaux and wide valleys. Besides tiger, herbivores like spotted deer, sambar and nilgai are commonly seen and found in a good density at Sariska.

Sightseeing

Sariska Tiger Reserve-sprawling across 800 square kilometers of the Aravalis-is perhaps one of India's most exciting wildlife reserves. No other area is so easily accessible to start with, lying just three hours away from Delhi by road. Sariska is one of the few remaining forest pockets in the Aravali range that has survived the onslaught of modern times. The park, for the wildlife and nature enthusiasts, offers a unique opportunity to observe keenly the behavioral patterns of the animals at waterholes. But, to be a witness to these fascinating sights, one needs to be a bit patient and let the inhabitants go about their life in the natural way. With luck, sighting a tiger, chital, sambar, leopard, chinkara, or crocodile basking in the sun on the shores of the Siliserh Lake are not rare. Situated in the state of Rajasthan with a backdrop of the Aravali Hills, the park boasts of quite a few tigers and other interesting flora and fauna. There are also historical ruins and monuments within Sariska's confines that are symbolic of its rich past. Sariska National Park is the part of Jaipur-Sariska-Alwar circuit of Rajasthan.

Excursions

Delhi. Jaipur, Agra.