The Sariska Tiger Reserve is an Indian National Park located in the state of Rajasthan. It is one of the most visited parks in India. Originally a hunting preserve of the erstwhile Alwar state. The reserve was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1958 and came under the "Project Tiger" as a tiger reserve in 1979. It covers a large area of 800 sq km in total, with a core area of approximately 500 sq km. It is located in the contemporary Alwar district. The landscape of Sariska Tiger Reserve comprises of hills and narrow valleys of the Aravali hill range.
The Sariska Tiger Reserve is home to a number of carnivores including Leopard, Wild Dog, Jungle Cat, Hyena, Jackal, and Tiger. The herbivore category in Sariska includes Sambhar, Chitel, Nilgai, Chausingha, Wild Boar and Langur. Sariska wildlife sanctuary is also known for its large population of Rhesus Monkeys.
The tiger reserve is also the location of several archeological sites such as the Neelkanth and Garh Rajor temples from the 9th and 10th centuries and the Kankwadi fort. The Kankwadi fort, located near the centre of the park is where, in the 17th century, Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb briefly imprisoned his brother Dara Shikoh in the battle for succession of the Mughal throne. The area also has historical buildings associated with the Maharajas of Alwar.
