Discover wildness in Sariska
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.
Location:
The Sariska Tiger Haven neighbours the Sariska National Park and is located
190-kms from Delhi and 130-kms from Jaipur, in Rajasthan.
Accommodation Facilities :
10 double-bedded rooms with attached bathrooms as well as hot and cold
running water facility.
Food & Other Services :
» A restaurant where Indian, Continental and Chinese cuisine
are served.
» A bar that serves both Indian and imported spirits
» A swimming pool.
» A stand-by generator backup.
» Conference Hall
» Ayurvedic Health centre & Health club
» Doctor on call
» Folk music and dance entertainment at night on request, for
the visiting groups.
» To and fro transport from Delhi, Sawai Madhopur or Jaipur can
be arranged on paying extra charge.
Leisure Activities :
» Wildlife viewing by jeep safari
» Bird watching
» Nature walks
» Camel & horse safaris
» Sighseing tours and visits to the nearby villages.
