Surrounded by the beautiful Aravali hills, Sariska Tiger Reserve spans about 800 square kilometer covering cliffs, grasslands and others. It is not only home to tigers but home to many other animals including chital, sambhar, rhesus macaque, jungle cats, wild boar etc. It also houses some of the most beautiful birds like crested serpent eagles, harbor quails, sand grouse etc.

This is one of the most famous tiger reserves in Rajasthan.

So, before you plan a trip, get all the details of Sariska Tiger Reserve.

• Currency – Indian Rupee                                                      
• Location – Located in Alwar, the state of Rajasthan
• Best Time to Visit – October to June, it remains close three months – from 1^st July to 30^th September

How to Reach

By Air

There are no regular flights in this area.

The nearest airport to Sariska Tiger Reserve is –

• Sanganeer Airport (111 km away)
• Indira Gandhi International Airport (135 km away)

By Train

Sariska do not have a railway station. The nearest railway junction is at Alwar.

• Alwar Junction (3 km away)
• Mahwa (36 km away)

By Road

You can get bus to Alwar on regular basis.

• Alwar (3km away)
• Laxmangarh (33 km away)

Fun Things to Do in Sariska Tiger Reserve

Sariska Tiger Reserve Entry Fees

• Indians: INR 80 per person
• Foreign Nationals: INR 470 per person
• Video Camera: INR 400

1. Safaris

What is the purpose of visiting a national park and not experiencing safari ride?

Jeep Safari

If you would like to penetrate deep into the jungles, then go for jeep safaris. Monuments like Kankwadi fort can only be reach by jeep.

Canter Safari

If you visit in a group, then go for Canter safari. Canter takes up to 20 people and you can spot many animals and birds during safari.

TIP: Book online as the rates are very high in person, especially during tourism season.

Monsoon Safari

The park remains officially closed during monsoon season. However, you can reach up to Pandupol Hanuman Temple if you wish to take the monsoon buffer safari.

Canters will take you up there. Also, during monsoon season you can spot dancing peacocks along with many other birds.

Safari Timings

• In Winter

Morning Safari – 6:30 am to 10:30 am

Evening Safari – 2 pm to 6 pm

• In Summer

Morning Safari – 6 am to 10 am

Evening Safari – 2:30 pm to 6:30 pm

2. Bird Watching

Can you guess how many bird species are there in this reserve?

Sariska Tiger Reserve, though it is a tiger reserve has over 220 species of birds. Moreover, the water sources inside are the best spots for spotting birds.

Also, if you visit during winter time, you will see a lot of migratory birds from central Asia and Europe.

Kankwari Lake is a good spot too.

3. Exploring The Caves

Another very interesting place to see is the Shyamsa Caves.

This has a lot of ancient animal paintings – rhino, elephant etc.

Apart from this and it might sound strange but you can see a very rare Indian herb – Guggul herb (an important Ayurveda medicine).

If you are a history geek, this is for you!

4. Erotic Monument

Located inside the Sariska National Park stands the Neelkanth temple of 6^th century.

This temple has many attractions but the most attractive are its erotic statues. Just like Khajuraho, the temple displays erotic and sexy artwork within the temple premises.

5. Pandupol Hanuman Temple

Situated within the premises is the Pandupol Hanuman temple with a picturesque waterfall.

It has a unique mythological significance due to its link with Mahabharata. You can spot a lot of animals and birds here as well.

6. Haunted Exploration

Ghosts? Spirits? Demons? You might find one here.

Just kidding!

Located on the edge of the Sariska National Park lies the Bhangarh fort.

If you have or haven’t heard of this place it doesn’t matter. I will tell you – this place is HAUNTED!

Many youngsters and adventure lovers come here to seek a thrilling experience. Little did they know, this can be dangerous!

You can explore this “haunted” palace, haveli, ruined temple etc.

NOTE: There are many paranormal activities that took place around the fort. So be careful and be wise, do not visit after sunset!

Where to stay?

There are great accommodation options throughout Alwar and nearby areas of Rajasthan.

Some of them are as follows-

• Luxury stay at Sariska Palace
• Trees n Tigers Sariska
• Gulmohar Sariska Resort
• The Sariska Palace
• The Sariska Retreat
• Jungle Camp Sariska

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