Answer the Call of the Wild
Tucked away in the shadows of the Aravalli Hills, the Sariska Tiger Reserve & National Park is an assortment of semi-deciduous jungle, rugged canyons, wild forest streams and lush greenery. Apart from being a former hunting ground for the royal family of Rajasthan, the forest houses the Kankwari Fort, where Aurangzeb reportedly held his brother Dara Shikoh, captive.
Located in Alwar, Sariska is one of the most visited national parks in the country which is famous for the Royal Bengal tiger. While it is rare to spot a tiger in Sariska, the reserve, spread over 866 sq. km. (including a core area of 498 sq. km.), is home to leopards, peacocks, monkeys, sambars, nilgai, chital, wild boars and jackals.
Our Resort(s) at SARISKA
Important Information
State: Rajasthan
Destination Type: Jungle
Destinations Nearby: Jaipur 7 km, Agra 24 km, New Delhi 267 km.
Languages: Hindi, English and Rajasthani
Nearest Railway Station: Alwar Railway Station
Nearest Airport: Jaipur
Summer: April to June. Temperature ranges between 32°C and 46°C.
Monsoon: July to September. Expect sporadic rainfall.
Winter: November to February. Pleasant weather with temperature ranging from 5°C to 28°C.
- Respect the jungle, don't be loud, don't litter.Follow photography/mobile phone instructions. Keep children quite and safe.
- The best times to spot wildlife are early mornings and evenings.
- Be sure to always carry water and sunscreen lotion.
- Stop at Alwar to buy the melt-in-your-mouth Kalakand.
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Experiences
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Sariska Forest: Unheard Stories of Wilderness
The jungles of Sariska, though a tiger reserve, are home to a variety of beasts, birds, plants and trees. You can spot numerous birds, rare ones too, as well as wild animals - big and small - in the jungle safari.
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Bhangarh Fort: A Fort Haunted by a Magician's Curse
At Bhangarh Fort, watch the tale of a princess and the curse of a magician come to life. It is believed that the fort is still haunted.
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Kalakand: For Those Sweet Cravings
The Kalakand of Alwar should be on everyone's must-try list. It is a popular milk sweet from the region.
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Pandupol: Of Mythology and Nature
Mythology says that the Pandavas lived in Sariska during their exile. There is a story about Bhima's encounter with Hanuman.
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Kankwari Fort: The Fort of Sariska Tiger Reserve
The remote Kankwari Fort located in the buffer zone of Sariska Tiger Reserve is where the Mughal Prince Dara Shikoh was once held captive.
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Moosi Rani: The Grandeur Cenotaph of the Alwars
Moosi Maharani ki Chhatri is a memorial to Maharani Moosi's undying love for King Bakhtawar. A must-visit for those who appreciate the beauty of Rajput architecture.
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Neelkanth: An Architectural Marvel in the Wilderness
It is a cluster of 300 Hindu and Jain Temples that speak volumes about Indian architecture.