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NEWS FLASH
Tigress shifted to Sariska from Ranthambore
Recently a tigress named "Babli" was shifted from
Ranthambore National Park to Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary,
to accompany the tiger named "Sultan", which was
transferred a week ago. Its a golden chance to spot the
tigers in Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary.
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Sariska has an Indian National Park located in the
Alwar District of the state of Rajasthan. It is originally a hunting
preserve of the erstwhile Alwar state, the area was declared a wildlife
reserve in 1955. In 1978 it was declared a Tiger Reserve and is now a part
of India's Project Tiger scheme. The present area of the park is 866 kmē.
The park is situated 107 km north east of the state capital Jaipur.
An image of the entrance to Sariska Some of the wildlife found in the
Sariska Tiger Reserve include the tiger, leopard, jungle cat, hyena, jackal,
chital, sambar, gaur, langur, wild boar and several species of birds comes
in the mind.
Sariska has a rich natural heritage with some beautiful lakes and
picturesque valleys thickly wooded in parts. Perched on the most prominent
of these hills is a massive ancient fort that whispers tales of the rich
history of the city.
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. 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.
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HOW
TO REACH
By Air :- The Jaipur Airport is the nearest airport from Sariska.
Indian Airlines, Jet Airways, and Sahara connect Jaipur with Ahmedabad,
Aurangabad, Mumbai, Delhi, Jodhpur and Udaipur.
By Rail :- The nearest rail junction is the Sawai Madhopur
Railway Station at a distance of 11 km from the park. It is on the main
Delhi-Mumbai railway line and some of the major trains stop here.
By Road :- An excellent road network links Sariska will the
other major cities of Rajasthan. It takes around one hour to reach Sariska
from Alwar (36 km). Tourist Places in India can arrange for transportation
from Delhi (200 km), Jaipur (101 km), and Alwar.
WHEN TO GO
Best time to visit Sariska is between October to April.
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WHAT TO SEE |
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Sariska National Park :- Sariska is one of the
most visited parks in India. The main reason for this is not wildlife
enthusiasm but only it's excellent proximity to some large towns like
Delhi and Jaipur. The park was as with many other parks the hunting
reserve of the royal family in the area. In this case, it was the Royal
family of Alwar. The reserve was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1958
and came under the "Project Tiger" as a tiger reserve in 1979. The park
covers quite a large area of 800 square kilometers, 480 square
kilometers of which form the core area of the national park. It is
located among the Aravalli hill ranges in the Alwar district of
Rajasthan. Due to the presence of monuments of religious importance
located within the park boundaries, the park authorities are compelled
to keep the park open throughout the year. The main road is kept open
all year round. The season during which the jungles can be properly
explored is from November to June.
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Hanuman Temple :- The ancient hanuman temple at
Sariska is called Pandu Pole. It is hidden well amidst the green foliage
of the forest and creates a mysterious ambience. There is a giant idol
of Hanuman that is present in a reclined position and goes back to the
days of Mahabharata. There are hundreds of monkeys and langurs running
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Siliserh Lake :- It is 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 guest an 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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Vijay Mandir Palace :- It is Situated 10-km away
from the city. This palace is a splendid palace, built by Maharaja Jai
Singh in 1918 AD. A picturesque lake overlooking Vijay Mandir Palace
makes it a fascinating sight. A fabulous Sita Ram Temple in Vijay Mandir
Palace attracts number of devotees especially during Ramnavami. While
the ground floor have been converted into govt. offices and district
courts, upper apartment is presently a museum. One needs prior
permission form the Secretary to visit Vijay Mandir Palace.
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Jai Samand Lake :- Jai Samand Lake is 6-km from
the city, it makes a beautiful artificial lake constructed by Maharaja
Jai Singh in 1910 AD. It is a popular spot for outings and picnics.
During monsoons sprawling greenery all around makes it a visual treat.
This place is easily accessible by road from Sariska.This is ideal for
water sports, it makes a great angling site.
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Kankawadi Fort :- Kankawadi Fort was built by
emperor Aurangazeb. The historical significance of the Kankawadi Fort
lies in the fact that Aurangazeb had kept his brother Dara Shikoh a
prisoner inside the Fort. The Kankawadi Fort is situated on top of a
hill. It provides a panoramic vision of the birds and the entire avian
family of the Sariska National park. The Fort overlooks the Kankawadi
Plateau and a number of Gujjar villages around. The leopards from the
surrounding areas visit the Kankawadi Fort often in search of food and
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WHERE TO EAT
You can try the restaurants at the luxury hotels.
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