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Wildlife Experience
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Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary
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CODE - 4
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Sariska National Park lies in the
Aravalli hills and is the former hunting
preserve of the Maharaja of Alwar.
Sariska itself is a wide valley with two
large plateaus and is dotted with places
of historical and religious interest,
including the ruins of the Kankwari
Fort, the 10th century Neelkanth
temples, the Budha Hanumab Temple near
Pandupol, the Bharthari Temple near the
park office, and the hot and cold
springs of Taalvriksh. The large
Siliserh Lake is at the north-eastern
corner. The forests are dry deciduous,
with trees of Dhak, Acacia, Ber and
Salar. The Tigers of Sariska are largely
nocturnal and are not as easily seen as
those of Ranthambhor. The park also has
good populations of Nilgai, Sambar and
Chital. In the evenings, Indian
Porcupine, Striped Hyaena, Indian Palm
Civet and even Leopard are sometimes
seen. The forests are lush during and
immediately following the monsoon, but
during the dry months of February May
there is a shortage of water and in
consequence mammals are attracted to
water holes. At this time of year
visibility is good because of the sparse
foliage. Sariska is excellent for
birdwatching and has an unusually large
population of Indian Peafowl.
Season(Sariska
National Park) : Open year round, the
best period being November-April,
especially March-April.
Access :
The nearest airport is at Jaipur (115 km
3 hours ) and the nearest railway
station is at Alwar (36 km). The drive
from Delhi takes 5-6 hours.
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