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.
Sariska is a storehouse of wild flora and fauna. It houses some of the
famous species of deciduous plants and wild animals. It also cradles some of
the rare species of birds, both native and migratory. Moreover, the
Kankawati Fort is one of the wonders of Sariska that stands alone and
neglected. As if aware of the fact that the fort is abandoned, the jungle
beasts, especially the leopards, come here for some outdoor hunting spree.
As if the flora and fauna along with the historical grandeur were not
enough, Sariska also has a number of excursion destinations to visit around.
The Siliserh lake and the palace which also make an ideal picnic point, the
Hides that provide real life opportunity to play hide and seek with the
wild. Alwar is considered as the gateway to Rajasthan while Deeg is known
for wonderful palaces and gardens. Moreover, all these excursion itineraries
provide you with good eating and accommodation options to spend a day or
two.
Sariska National Park is home to many temples of Hindus as well as Jains.
Many of them have their own fairs and festivals. One of the major festivals
is celebrated in the Pandupole Hanuman Temple and thousands of pilgrims
visit this place every year from July to September.
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The Indian Tiger Reserve of Sariska is easily accessible through air, road
and rail from the other major Indian cities and states. Indianvisit can
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Places to see:-
Sariska is a storehouse of wild flora and fauna. It houses some of the
famous species of deciduous plants and wild animals. It also cradles some of
the rare species of birds, both native and migratory. Moreover, the
Kankawati Fort is one of the wonders of Sariska that stands alone and
neglected. As if aware of the fact that the fort is abandoned, the jungle
beasts, especially the leopards, come here for some outdoor hunting spree.
Flora :
The geography of the area is mainly hilly, with two big plateaus, Kankwari
and Kiraska. Sariska itself is a wide valley which starts from the Baran Tal
Gate and ends before Thana Gazi. The hills are typical of the Aravallis,
hogback ridges with a striking homogeneity. In winter, with the blooming of
the flame of the forest, the landscape metamorphoses into a mosaic of grey
and red. With water being scarce, Sariska is characterised by scrub-thorn
arid forests, dry deciduous forests, rocks and scanty grasses spread over
the hills and narrow valleys of the Aravali hill range. The major plants of
Sariska includes, dhok, khair, tendu, and ber.
Fauna :
The dry, rocky terrain of Sariska is ideal country for leopards, and
sightings of these beautiful animals are quite common. During the day,
partly because of its superb camouflage, the leopards are rarely seen but as
dusk descends on the valley, they are picked up by the powerful beams thrown
out by spotlights which are mounted on jeeps. Smaller than the tiger, it
coexists with its large cousin bringing down smaller game like the chital
and catching peacocks. Widely distributed throughout the Indian
subcontinent, it is quite amazing to see it equally at home in dense rain
forests found elsewhere or in the rocky outcrops of the Aravallis.
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The easiest way to see animals is to drive along the road from Sariska to
Pandupole. In the evening, as dusk creeps in, large herds of sambhar move
down from the hills to drink. Though the Aravalli hills are not quite part
of the Thar Desert, the dependence of wildlife on the few waterholes in the
vast area helps bunch them up in a narrow valley through which the road
runs. Besides the deer, there are a few antelope, of which the nilgai is the
predominant species. Sariska is perhaps the only place in the country from
where the sighting of albino nilgai has been reported. More rare, but
occasionally seen are the chowsingha (four-horned antelope). This petite
creature is the only antelope in the world which carries two separate sets
of horns; and unlike the larger Nilgai, it is only found singly or in pairs.
Among the lesser cats found in the subcontinent, the lithe, graceful and
handsome caracal is perhaps rarely ever seen. The few sightings in the wild
have mostly been in Sariska, but to see one of these reddish brown cats, one
has to be quite lucky. The caracal is agile beyond belief and is known to
knock down several birds from a flock before they can take wing. The jungle
cat on the other hand is fairly common and they often come to Kalighati to
drink. They are, in fact, the most common of all wild cats and are different
from the usual domestic cat only by their slightly longer legs. It lives off
small animals and birds, but its numbers have been reduced by indiscriminate
trapping for its grey-brown fur.
On an evening drive, one is almost certain of running into the Indian
porcupine. The villain of many man-eating stories-their quills, once
embedded in the flesh tend to travel into the wounded animal and many
crippled tigers in the past were thought to have become man eaters after an
encounter with a porcupine-this nocturnal inhabitant of the forest is
actually a rodent. Along with the wild boar, they dig up large areas as they
forage for food, and in turn play the role of the gardener by helping seeds
germinate.
In addition, Sariska is excellent bird country. At the waterholes, peacocks
are definite visitors. Flycatchers, drongos, lapwings, shrikes and treepies
add colour to the beautiful landscape and, if one ever stops for a meal at
Kalighati, babblers along with treepies boldly snatch food from people's
hands!
Kankawadi Fort :
The Kankawadi fort is an important tourist attraction of Sariska. Though
not maintained properly, it is the only historic monument showing the Mughal
connection with Sariska. According to the records of history, Aurangzeb had
imprisoned the eldest son of Shah Jahan here. Located on a hill, the fort
overlooks the Kankawadi plateau and the few Gujjar villages around it.
Leopards from the park occasionally visit this fort in search of food and
solitude.
Weekend Trips/Excursions :
As if the flora and fauna along with the historical grandeur were not
enough, Sariska also has a number of excursion destinations to visit around.
The Siliserh lake and the palace which also make an ideal picnic point, the
Hides that provide real life opportunity to play hide and seek with the
wild. Alwar is considered as the gateway to Rajasthan while Deeg is known
for wonderful palaces and gardens. Moreover, all these excursion itineraries
provide you with good eating and accommodation options to spend a day or
two.
Siliserh Lake :
Located near the Sariska tiger reserve, just off the Alwar-Sariska road is
the wonderfully picturesque Siliserh lake. The lake overlooks a marvellous
palace built by Maharaja Vinay Singh in AD 1845 for his queen Shila. The
lake makes an interesting picnic spot and also offers you options of boating
and sailing. The palace here has been converted into a tourist resort for
the convenience of the visitors. The crocodiles are the major inhabitants of
the lake.
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The Hides :
The many Hides in and out of the park are the must visits while being in
Sariska. These hides are specially made to observe the wild in their natural
way. If you book a hide, which is highly advised, you may end up spotting
the wild inhabitants on the many water holes of the park. Excellent for some
patience studded wild photography, these hides are worth a look even if not
booked.
Alwar :
Located at a distance of about 36 kilometres from Sariska, Alwar is a must
visit excursion from Sariska. Alwar is known as a city with history. This
fact is revealed in the many notable historical monuments, the hilltop fort,
many temples and the 10 tanks. Moreover, the local museum here preserves
more than 7,000 manuscripts that says many things about Alwar's past. Built
to function as his capital city, Rao Pratap Singhji of Macheri founded Alwar
in 1771. You can also visit many other nearby sites from here.
Deeg :
Located at a distance of few kilometres from Sariska, Deeg is a famous
place especially known for its wonderful palaces and gardens. Built in the
18th century by Suraj Mal, Deeg also gets mentioned for the famous battle
between Maharaja and combined army of Marathas and the Mughals. Consequently
the latter took over the place. Most of the palaces contain the proof of
Mughal influence on this place. Deeg is presently known as an agricultural
town which used to be a second capital of Bharatpur state. Deeg was also
functioning as the summer resort of the Bharatpur rulers. A must visit for
you from Sariska.
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