Sariska Tiger Reserve 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.
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.
