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History of Sariska
Situated in Alwar district in the state of Rajasthan, Sariska is a popular tourist attraction for the Sariska Tiger Reserve. Established in 1955, the 866 sq km reserve was renamed Sariska National Tiger Reserve in 1978.
Wildlife species here include the Royal Bengal tiger, leopard, chital, nilgai, langur, hyena, sambar and the golden jackal among others. This place also attracts a large number of birds such as peafowl, sand grouse, kingfisher, golden back wood pecker, crested eagle and the great Indian horned owl, to name a few.
Things to do in SariskaOther than the tiger reserve, Sariska is also known for historical sites such as the Kankawadi Fort, which was built in the 17th century by Jai Singh II. Sariska has three more forts of historical importance – Bhangarh Fort, Pratapgarh Fort and Ajabgarh Fort located nearby. There are many temples in Sariska including the Hanuman Temple in Pandupol, which is a popular pilgrimage site. Bhatrihari Temple is another pilgrimage site, which is thronged by devotees throughout the year. It is said that the ruler and king of Ujjain meditated here giving it the status of a holy pilgrimage site. Apart from temples and wildlife, another attraction is the Sariska Palace, which was used as a hunting lodge by Maharaja Jai Singh. Tourists can also vouch for various attractive packages offer for the trips. Travelling to Sariska Sariska is well connected by road from all cities in Rajasthan. To reach Sariska buses are available from Delhi which is over 200 km and 100 km from Jaipur. Buses halt right in front of the reception office of the Sariska Tiger Reserve. The nearest airport is 110 km away at Jaipur and the nearest railhead is Alwar, at a distance of 36 km. Travel Tips for Sariska No private vehicles are allowed inside the park. Jeep and elephant safaris are organised for tourists to explore the tiger reserve. The best time to travel to Sariska Tiger Reserve is from September to March. During this time, the weather is pleasant for long jeep rides and other activities. Wildlife enthusiasts will have to shell out INR 200 as entry fee to enter the Sariska Tiger Reserve. Jeep and elephant safaris can be booked at the entry gate of the reserve. A three-hour jeep safari can cost close to INR 1000. Accommodaton options in Sariska Hotels in Sariska range from budget hotels and heritage properties to jungle resorts. Most of these hotels also offer transfers for sightseeing and pick-up from railway and bus stations
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Sariska is a major tourist destination situated in the Alwar district of north-east Rajasthan. Sariska offers a range of tourist attractions that vary from forts to palaces to wildlife reserves.
Sariska National Tiger Reserve is the prime tourist attraction of Sariska. It is the natural habitat of a wide variety of flora and fauna. Kalighati is a major spot inside the park that offers plenty of sightings of tigers and panthers.
Sariska National Tiger Reserve also consists of prominent landmarks like Kankawadi Fort, Neelkanth Mahadev Temple, Sariska Palace and Hanuman Temple of Pandupol. This park also offers scattered ruins of Garh Rajor temples that belong to 9 – 10th centuries.
Forts like Bhangarh Fort, Pratapgarh Fort and Ajabgarh Fort, which feature greatly in the history of Rajasthan, are found near Sariska. Sariska is also known for the architectural marvels like the Sariska Palace, located inside Sariska National Tiger Reserve, Vijay Mandir Palace and Siliserh Lake Palace. The Siliserh Lake Palace, situated near Siliserh Lake, has been converted to Hotel Lake Palace.
Lakes like Siliserh Lake, Vijay Sagar Lake and Jai Samand Lake are also major destinations for the tourists visiting Sariska.
Sariska also offers pilgrimage trips to popular destinations such as Naldeshwar Shrine and Bhartrihari Temple, which are situated close by.
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