Safari is an adventurous experience which takes the traveller to the unexplored areas of a desert or forest. Jungle safari, also known as a forest trail, involves roaming a forest and exploring its hidden insights whether by hiking, walking, trekking, on a jeep or the back of an elephant. In all, a jungle safari is a holiday in the lap of mother nature while exploring its immense bounties. Exploring the jungle is always an exciting option as it holds such secrets one can never be sure of. But while, it is an interesting option, it also requires some sense and sensitivity. Be sure to follow the rules of Eco-tourism and never pollute the environment. With a little more understanding, you will be sure to carry home numerous incredible memories of your journey.
About Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary Home of the majestic Tiger, Sariska is one of the protected sanctuaries in India where Project Tiger was a success. Set amidst the scrubby Aravali Hills, the sanctuary sprawls with dry thorny deciduous forests, covered almost ninety per cent by the Dhok tree. Sariska was declared a Sanctuary in 1955 and became a Tiger Reserve in 1979.
Within the Sanctuary, there are also historical ruins of monuments symbolic of its past. The Kankwari Fort, the ancient Shiva Neelkanth Temples that date back to the 6th-13th century A.D. and the Palace built by the Maharajahs of Alwar, now converted into a hotel, are all great sights.
Sariska is open to visitors throughout the year, although certain jungle tracks are closed during the monsoon and the breeding season. The best time to visit the park is late in the winter around January or February. If you don’t mind the heat, April to June is a great time to see animals at the waterholes.
Wildlife Attractions in Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary Sariska National Park is known for its tigers, its most popular resident. According to the latest available data, there are about 35 tigers at Sariska. Rajasthan is a pristine platform for viewing wildlife in the country because of its two national parks and over a dozen sanctuaries. Other wildlife in the park includes sambhar, chital, wild boar, hare, nilgai, civet, four-horned antelope, gaur (Indian bison) and porcupine.
Flora 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, especially in terms of rainfall, which is an important source to replenish the region.
Population The bird life comprises of the pea fowl, gray partridge, quail, sand grouse, tree pie, white breasted kingfisher, golden - backed woodpecker, crested serpent eagle and great Indian horned owl.
Best Time to Visit Visitors can visit Sariska wildlife sanctuary throughout the year, still the beast period is during the months of October to June.
How to get there By Air: Jaipur is the nearest airport from Sariska at a distance 107-kms. The place is well connected by Indian Airlines flights from Delhi (6:05, daily), Mumbai (15:30, daily) and Kolkata (15:45, daily). Jet Airways also connects Mumbai and Delhi to Jaipur through daily flights.
By Rail: The nearest railway station is at Alwar (37-kms). The place is connected to Delhi through the Jammu JP Exp. (4:40, daily), Mandor Exp. (20:50, daily), Ashram Exp. (156:05, daily), DLI JSM Exp. (18:00, daily) and HW ADI Mail (22:50, daily).
By Road: Sariska wildlife sanctuary is situated off the Delhi-Alwar-Jaipur Road. Sariska is well connected with Alwar, which is further directly connected with bus services from Delhi and Jaipur. The road route from Delhi is through the NH8 to Shahpura via Gurgaon and Behror. From there state road leads to Sariska via Bairat and Thana Ghazi. To travel by road from Jaipur, take the NH8 to Shahpura via Amer and Chandwaji, and state road to Sariska.
Distances from Major Cities Delhi : 240 km (SW) Jaipur : 110 km (NE) Kolkata : 1307 km Bangalore : 1636 km Agra :189 km
