Sariska

Located in the Alwar district, Sariska was declared a sanctuary in the year 1955. Spread over an area of 800 sq km (core area 500 sq km), the sanctuary was further given the status of a National Park in 1979. The topography of the sanctuary is quite similar to that of Ranthambore National Park.

Sariska National Park tour will bring you forth the exotic wildlife of the sanctuary. The wildlife of the Sariska wildlife sanctuary boasts of Tiger, Hyena, Jungle Cat, Jackal, Sambar, Wild Dog, Chital, Langur, Nilgai, Leopard, Chausingha, Civets, Wild Boar, Rhesus Monkeys, etc. The park is home to a wide variety of bird species also. Finding a habitat in this sanctuary are Golden backed Woodpecker, Tree Pie, Peafowl, crested Serpent Eagle, Sand Grouse, The Great Indian horned Owl, Grey Partridge, Bush Quail, etc.

Altitude:  236.53 mtrs.
Best Season: July-March
Climate: Summer
Mean Max. 38.3 C
Mean Min. 28.8 'C
Winter Mean Max. 28.3 'C
Mean Min. 8 'C 
Clothing: Light tropical (cotton) for summer and woolen for winter.