|
|
This park is situated only 200 km from Delhi and 107 kms from Jaipur. Although larger than Ranthambhore, 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. [more about Sariska National Park...]
| Sariska Palace |
|
|
Sariska Palace Hotel in Sariska is a heritage hotel in Rajasthan and was the former hunting lodge of the royal family of Alwar. Built by Maharaja Jai Singh of Alwar, it served as an ideal getaway to the forest and also as a retreat for the nobles and other guests. Come and spend a few days amidst the ultimate comfort and luxury which will remind you of the past grandeur of the royal era. The Location of Sariska Palace Hotel in Sariska is just outside the Sariska National Park nestled on the lap of nature with forests and valleys. [more about Sariska Palace...]
|
| |
|
| Sariska Tiger Haven |
|
|
Apart from tiger as a major attraction within the park crocodiles also inhabited Siliserh Lake on the edge of this tiger reserve (see Siliserh for more). Sariska is also famous for its population of langur (any of the genus Presbytis) and rhesus monkeys. Talvriksh, a grove of Arjun trees, is the hub of these monkeys and you can see hundreds of them at a time. But don't irritate them, for then you'll be inviting real trouble. [more about Sariska Tiger Haven...]
|
| |
|
|
