Rajasthan Adventure Tour Sariska, in Rajasthan, is famous for housing one of the finest National Parks and Tiger Reserves of India. Sariska National Park is located just 34 km from Alwar and about 200 km from Delhi. Its excellent proximity to Delhi and Jaipur makes Sariska one of the most visited parks in India. Once the hunting reserve of the erstwhile royal family, it was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1958 and became a tiger reserve in 1979, under the famous "Project Tiger". Located amidst the Aravali ranges in Rajasthan, Sariska National Park is famous for its rich and diverse flora and fauna that include Tigers, Deers, Nilgai, Gaur, Sambars, Chital, Hyena, four-horned Antelope, and many more.
Things to See in Sariska
The Sariska Tiger Reserve is mainly known for its tiger populations. Besides the majestic Tigers, on tours to Sariska you can also see Leopards, Sambars, Jungle cat, Hyena, Chinkara, Chital, Chausingha (4-horned Antelope), Wild boar, Nilgai, Gaur, Mongoose, Porcupine to name a few. Sariska also shelters a wide variety of exotic and colorful birds including Peafowl, gray Partridges, Quails, Sand Grouses, White-breasted Kingfishers, Golden-backed Woodpeckers, Crested serpent Eagles, Horned Owls, and many more.
Apart from wildlife, Sariska also has many other exciting tourist attractions. On tours to Sariska, you can see the ruins of some of the 9th and the 10th centuries temples, including a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. The magnificent 17th century castle located on a hilltop at Kanakwari is another not to be missed tourists attraction in Sariska. The Fort was once used by the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb to confine his brother, Dara Shikoh, whom he later had executed to gain control of Delhi. It provides an excellent view of flying birds. The Sariska Palace, now a heritage hotel, is also worth visiting attraction in Sariska.
Things to Do in Sariska
On tours to Sariska, you can enjoy an exciting Jeep Safari. A Jeep Safari is the most convenient and safest way to explore the flora, fauna, and other tourist attractions in Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary. You can also reserve a 'hide,' overlooking one of the water holes, which provides a perfect opportunity for tiger viewing and wildlife photography.
How to Reach Sariska
By Air: Jaipur (110 km) is the nearest airport from Sariska.
By Rail: Alwar (34 km) is the nearest railhead from Sariska National Park, which connects it to major cities and towns of Rajasthan and north India.
By Road:The nearest main town to Sariska is Alwar (36km). Alwar lies on National Highway No. 8 and so is well connected with Delhi and Jaipur.
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