Welcome to Sariska Sanctuary

Sariska National Park
This Park is situated only 200 km from Delhi and 107 kms from Jaipur. Although larger than Ranthambor, it is less commercialised and has less tigers but a similar topography. It covers an area of 800 sq km in total, with a core area of approximately 500 sq km. The Northern Aravali Hills dominate the skyline with their mixture of sharp cliffs and long narrow valleys. The area was declared a sanctuary in 1955 and became a National Park in 1979. The landscape of Sariska comprises of hills and narrow valleys of the Aravali hill range. The topography of Sariska supports scrubthorn 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. It is located in the contemporary Alwar district and is the legacy of the Maharajas of Alwar. Pavilions and Temples within Sariska are ruins that hint at past riches and glory. The nearby Kankwadi Fort has a long and turbulent history. In morning and evening, wildlife in Sariska heads towards the many water holes, which litter the park, thus providing the guests with their best chance of viewing game. At some of these watering holes it is possible to book hides which are situated in prime spots for wildlife viewing.

Sariska Tiger Reserve
The park is home to numerous carnivores including Leopard, Wild Dog, Jungle Cat, Civets Hyena, Jackal, and Tiger. These feed on species such as Sambar, Chital, Nilgai, Chausingha, Wild Boar and Languor. Sariska is also well known for its large population of Rhesus Monkeys, which are found around Talvriksh. The avian world is also well represented with Peafowl, Grey Partridge, Bush Quail, Sand Grouse, Tree Pie; Golden backed Woodpecker, crested Serpent Eagle and The Great Indian horned Owl. The park is open almost whole year-round, but for wildlife viewing and your comfort it is best to visit from October to April. Safaris are provided by jeep.

How to get there

By Air
Jaipur is the nearest airport from Sariska at a distance 107-kms, which is connected to Delhi airport.


By Rail
The nearest railhead is Sawai Madhopur, which is 11 km from Sariska. It is on the main Delhi-Mumbai railway line and some of the major trains stop here.

By Road
Sariska is situated off the Delhi-Alwar-Jaipur Road. An excellent road network links Sariska with all major cities of Rajasthan. It takes around one hour to reach Sariska from Alwar (36 km).