Home of the majestic Tiger, Sariska is one of the protected sanctuaries in India where Project Tiger was a success. Set amidst the scrubby Aravali Hills, the sanctuary spra wls with dry thorny deciduous forests, covered almost ninety per cent by the Dhok tree. Sariska was declared a Sanctuary in 1955 and became a Tiger Reserve in 1979.
Within the Sanctuary, there are also historical ruins of monuments symbolic of its past. The Kankwari Fort, the ancient Shiva Neelkanth Temples that date back to the 6th-13th century A.D. and the Palace built by the Maharajahs of Alwar, now converted into a hotel, are all great sights.
Sariska is open to visitors throughout the year, although certain jungle tracks are closed during the monsoon and the breeding season. The best time to visit the park is late in the winter around January or February. If you don’t mind the heat, April to June is a great time to see animals at the waterholes.
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Wildlife Attractions in Sariska Sanctuary
Sariska National Park is known for its tigers, its most popular resident. According to the latest available data, there are about 35 tigers at Sariska. Rajasthan is a pristine platform for viewing wildlife in the country because of its two national parks and over a dozen sanctuaries. Other wildlife in the park includes sambhar, chital, wild boar, hare, nilgai, civet, four-horned antelope, gaur (Indian bison) and porcupine.
Flora
The landscape of Sariska comprises of hills and narrow valleys of the Aravali hill range. The topography of Sariska supports scrub-thorn 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, especially in terms of rainfall, which is an important source to replenish the region.
Avian Population
The bird life comprises of the pea fowl, gray partridge, quail, sand grouse, tree pie, white breasted kingfisher, golden - backed woodpecker, crested serpent eagle and great Indian horned owl.
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 Day 01: ARRIVE Delhi
After arrival in Delhi, Travel Horizon Sai Vardhan representatives will greet and assist you to transfer you to the hotel. Spend rest of the day in comforts at the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 02: Delhi
Have a hearty breakfast at the hotel and then spend this day in sightseeing tour of Old & New Delhi. Spend afternoon at leisure. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 03: Delhi - Sariska
Have a hearty breakfast at the hotel and then drive to Sariska. Upon arrival in Sariska, Travel Horizon Sai Vardhan representatives will assist you to transfer you to the Jungle resort. Spend rest of the day in comforts at the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the resort.
Day 04: Sariska
After hearty breakfast at the hotel, Nature Walk to the Jungle for wildlife viewing.
Dinner and overnight stay will be at the resort.
Day 05: Sariska - Delhi
After hearty breakfast, Nature Walk to the Jungle for wildlife viewing. Overnight Train to Delhi. Dinner will be onboard.
Day 06: Delhi
Upon arrival in Delhi, Travel horizon Sai Vardhan representatives will assist you to transfer yoy to the transfer to International Airport for Onward Journey.
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