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This park is situated only 200 km from Delhi and 107 kms from Jaipur.
Although larger than Ranthambor, it is less commercialized 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.
Sariska park is home to
numerous carnivores including Leopard, Wild Dog, Jungle Cat, Hyena,
Jackal, and Tiger. These feed on an abundance of prey species such as
Sambar, Chitel, Nilgai, Chausingha, Wild Boar and Langur. Sariska is also
well known for its large population of Rhesus Monkeys, which are found in
large numbers around Talvriksh.
The avian world is also well represented with a rich and varied birdlife.
These include Peafowl, Grey Partridge, Bush Quail, Sand Grouse, Tree Pie,
Golden backed Wood Pecker, Crested Serpent Eagle and the Great Indian
Horned Owl.
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.
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