Area
: 800 sq. km ( with a core
area of 498 sq km).
Established
: 1958 as a sanctuary, 1979 as
a tiger reserve,
1982 as a national park.
Description
:
Sariska National Park lies in the Aravalli
hills and is the former hunting preserve of the  Maharaja
of Alwar. Sariska itself is a wide valley with two large
plateaus and is dotted with places of historical and religious
interest, including the ruins of the Kankwari Fort, the 10th
century Neelkanth temples, the Budha Hanumab Temple near
Pandupol, the Bharthari Temple near the park office, and the
hot and cold springs of Taalvriksh. The large Siliserh Lake is
at the north-eastern corner. The forests are dry deciduous,
with trees of Dhak, Acacia, Ber and Salar. The Tigers of
Sariska are largely nocturnal and are not as easily seen
as those of Ranthambhor. The park also has good populations of
Nilgai, Sambar and Chital. In the evenings, Indian Porcupine,
Striped Hyaena, Indian Palm Civet and even Leopard are
sometimes seen. The forests are lush during and immediately
following the monsoon, but during the dry months of February
May there is a shortage of water and in consequence mammals
are attracted to water holes. At this time of year visibility
is good because of the sparse foliage. Sariska is excellent
for birdwatching and has an unusually large population of
Indian Peafowl.
Season(Sariska
National Park) :
Open year round, the best period being November-April,
especially March-April.
Access
:
The nearest airport is at Jaipur (115 km 3 hours ) and the
nearest railway station is at Alwar (36 km). The drive from
Delhi takes 5-6 hours.
Delhi Bharatpur Agra-Delhi Tour
Packages
Duration
: 2
Nights / 3 Days
Destinations Covered : Delhi -
Bharatpur - Agra
Day - 1 -- » Delhi - Bharatpur Wildlife
Sanctuary
 Arrival
at the lodge site around noon time. Take an afternoon visit
to the bird sanctuary for four hours in a cycle rickshaw.
Overnight stay at the lodge.
Day - 2 -- » Bharatpur Wildlife Sanctuary Or
Deeg Water Palace - Bharatpur
Early morning transfer in the rickshaw for a boat ride in
the wetland of Bharatpur. Return back to the lodge for
having breakfast and lunch. You can also opt to pay a
afternoon visit to the Water Palace of Deeg.
Day - 3 -- » Bharatpur - Delhi / Agra /
Jaipur / Onward Destination
Drive towards the onward destination in the morning from
Bharatpur.
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