Sariska tiger reserve is a national park which is situated in alwar rajasthan. It contains mountains, grasslands, dry deciduous forests and cliffs which span over 800 square kilometres. which is about 107 km from Jaipur.
Quick Facts About Sariska :
1955 – Sariska area was first notified as a Wildlife Reserve
1958 – Identified as Wildlife Sanctuary and became Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary.
1979 – Sariska became India’s 11th tiger reserve
2004 – All the Tigers got extinct from Sariska.
2008 – Tigers were reintroduced to Sariska from Ranthambore (Worlds First Tiger Relocation)
2012 – World first Tiger Relocation got successful after a tigress from Sariska (ST2) gave birth to 2 cubs.
2013 – Sariska forest was extended to Siliserh lake and Balaquila forest as the buffer zone of Sariska.
This area was a hunting preserve of the Alwar state and was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1958, It was given the status of a tiger reserve making it a part of India’s Project Tiger in 1978. The wildlife sanctuary was declared a national park in 1982.
You can see many types of species of Animals like jungle cats, rhesus macaque, sambhar, chital, wild boar, etc.
You will find many types of species of birds such as sand grouse, harbor quails, crested serpent eagles, etc.
If you planning to visit here we are gonna tell you what things you can do in sariska national park.
Also read about Ranthambore National Park and Keoladeo National Park , Desert National Park.
Flora
The dominant tree in the forests is dhok (Anogeissus pendula). Other trees include the salar (Boswellia serrata), kadaya (Sterculia urens), dhak (Butea monosperma), gol (Lannea coromandelica), ber (Ziziphus mauritiana) and khair (Acacia catechu). Bargad (Ficus benghalensis), arjun (Terminalia arjuna), gugal (Commiphora wightii) or bamboo. Shrubs are numerous, such as kair (Capparis decidua), adusta (Adhatoda vesica) and jhar ber (Ziziphus nummularia)
Fauna
Apart from the Bengal tiger, the reserve harbours many wildlife species including sloth bear, Indian leopard, jungle cat, caracal, striped hyena, golden jackal, chital, sambar deer, nilgai, wild boar, small Indian civet, Javan mongoose, ruddy mongoose, honey badger, Rhesus macaque and Northern plains gray langur and Indian hare.
Bird species present include grey francolin, white-throated kingfisher, Indian peafowl, bush quail, sandgrouse, treepie, golden-backed woodpecker, crested serpent eagle and the Indian eagle-owl.
In 2003, 16 tigers lived in the reserve. In 2004, it was reported that no tigers were sighted in the reserve, and that no indirect evidence of tiger presence was found such as pug marks, scratch marks on trees, scats. The Rajasthan Forest Department explained that “the tigers had temporarily migrated outside the reserve and would be back after monsoon season”. Project Tiger staff backed this assumption. In January 2005, it was reported that there were no tigers left in Sariska.[6]
In July 2008, two tigers from Ranthambhore National Park were relocated to Sariska Tiger Reserve. Another female tiger was relocated in February 2009.[7]
In 2012, two tiger cubs and their mother were spotted in the reserve bringing the total number of tigers to seven with five adults.[8] In July 2014, two more cubs were spotted, so that there were 11 tigers in total.[9]
As of October 2018, there were 18 tigers including five cubs.[10] By 2020, the tiger population in the reserve has risen to 20.
JEEP SAFARI
Jeep safari is wonderfull thing which you can do during your sariska national park visit. You can see the beauty of nature, tigers, bio divercity of sariska national park.
Also you can visit the Kankwadi fort, a place that could also be visited only by jeep safari.
You also get to go bird watching while on the safari as the reserve is home to more than 220 species of birds with migratory birds from Europe, Central Asia, and other regions.
NEELKANTH TEMPLE
The Neelkanth temple is situated on a solitary mountain within the Sariska Tiger Reserve. This temple is built in 6th century.
PANDUPOL HANUMAN TEMPLE
Within the temple grounds lies the Pandupol Hanuman Temple, situated beside a picturesque waterfall. With its mythological connection to the Mahabharata, the temple attracts visitors who seek both relaxation by the waterfall and opportunities for pilgrimage activities. Sariska Tiger Reserve boasts numerous architectural and natural attractions, making it an appealing destination for exploration. Particularly attractive to wildlife enthusiasts, the reserve offers the chance to connect with nature, and for those seeking an adrenaline rush, spotting majestic tigers adds to the exhilarating experience.
Best Time to Visit Sariska National Park
If you are planning to visit the sariska tiger reserve then you should go between october to march months.
What To Expect:Comfortable and pleasant weather. The nights are colder.
Things You’ll Love:Adventurous jeep safaris and spotting wild animals.
How to Reach Sariska National Park :
Air:
Jaipur International Airport is the nearest airport to Sariska, situated at a distance of around 123 kilometers. From the airport, you can hire taxis & private vehicles to reach the park.
Rail :
Alwar Junction Railway Station is the nearest railway station, situated about 37 kilometers from Sariska National Park. Alwar is connectivity to all the major cities of India.
Road:
Sariska is connected to all the major cities in India via road. Delhi is connected to Sariska via NH48 and is just 200 Km from Sariska. Jaipur the capital city of Rajasthan is just 2 hours away from Sariska
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