Sariska Tiger Reserve (Location) is well
nestled in the Aravali Hills covering 800 sq km area divided into the
grasslands, dry deciduous forests, sheer cliffs and rocky landscape. Whether
you want to have camel safaris, go out for shopping in the surrounding places,
visit medieval palaces or wildlife watching; Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary is the
best place for you.
Nearly 90% of the area in the sanctuary is
covered with dhok trees accommodating various wildlife species. A variety of
other wild animals like the leopard, sambhar, chital, nilgai, four-horned
antelope, wild boar, rhesus macaque,
langur, hyena and jungle cats are found in the Sariska Tiger Reserve apart from
the tiger. The Sariska National Park is home to India's largest population of
peafowl, and harbours quail, sand grouse, golden- backed woodpeckers and
crested serpent eagles, among other species. Also the Siliserh Lake on the edge
of the park has a large number of crocodiles.
The Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary houses the
ruins of medieval temples of Garh-Rajor that date back to the 10th and 11th
centuries. Also a 17th century castle on a hilltop at Kankwari provides a
panoramic view of flying vultures and eagles. The Sariska was declared a
sanctuary in 1955 and attained the status of a National Park in 1979.
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