Located 107 km from Jaipur and 200 km from Delhi, the Sariska wildlife sanctuary is in a wooded valley surrounded by barren mountains. It covers 800 sq km (including a core area of 498 sq km) and has sambars, spotted deer, wild boars and, above all, tigers. Project Tiger has been in charge of the sanctuary since 1979.
This park also contains ruined temples, as well as the Kanakwari fort and pavilions built by the Maharajas of Alwar. The sanctuary can be visited year-round, although during July and August your chances of spotting wildlife are reduced, due to the monsoon rains and dense vegetation. The best time to visit Sariska is between November and June. You'll see most wildlife in the evening, although tiger sightings are becoming more common during the day.
Apart from tigers, leopards, jungle cats, hyenas and jackals, many species of deer including black buck and nilgai can be seen. Smaller animals include mongoose and porcupines. Various birds including partridges, quail and grouse, owls, woodpeckers, kingfishers and eagles can be seen. Water birds can be seen in Siliserh Lake, which runs along one edge of the reserve. Majestic peacocks can be seen all over the
Sariska National Park.
The ruins of Kankwari Fort and other Rajput buildings within the park, are used as roosting perches by peacocks and other birds, and also as temporary resting places by the regal tigers of Sariska.
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