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Sariska
Palace
About
Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary
This former palace & royal hunting lodge on the edge of
Sariska National Park was built by the Maharaja of Alwar,
for the visit of Queen Victoria`s son, the Duke of
Connaught. Its architecture is a blend of French, regal,
with eastern detailing & is now a Heritage Hotel. The
interior is not opulent but it does have some Louis XIV &
art deco furniture, along with wicker chairs & Victoriana.
The rooms & suites are gigantic (with typical high
ceilings) & clean, with phones but no TVs; Some are
air-conditioned. The lovely flower bedecked grounds are
encircled by a large wall to keep the animals out, though
they often find their way in. At times you may be lucky to
see wildlife while relaxing on the hotel terrace itself.
Location:
» 200 kms from Delhi.
» 115 kms from Jaipur Airport.
» 36 kms from Alwar Rly. station
» 200 kms from Agra
» 250 kms from Ranthambhor Tiger Reserve
Accommodation
:
This 80 rooms hotel offers standard rooms to deluxe
suites, all with attached bath, with modern amenities in
gracious, old world ambience, Palace lawns and a
restaurant housing trophies and, antique furniture.
Dining
:
Restaurants : 1
Bar :1
Cuisine: Indian, Chinese, Continental.
Services & Facilities
:
Multi cuisine restaurant, safe deposit vaults, swimming
pool, tennis, sauna, steam bath, yoga centre, jacuzzi,
camel, horse and jeep safaris, conference hall, Ayurvedic
health centre, health club, bar, doctor on call all major
credit card accepted here The high point is Jeep Safari to
Sariska Tiger Reserve either in early morning or late
afternoon.
Type of Rooms
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» Single
» Double
» Suites
About Sariska
Wildlife Sanctuary
Sariska National Park lies in the
Aravalli hills and is the former hunting preserve of the
Maharaja of Alwar. Sariska itself is a wide valley with
two large plateaus and is dotted with places of historical
and religious interest, including the ruins of the
Kankwari Fort, the 10th century Neelkanth temples, the
Budha Hanumab Temple near Pandupol, the Bharthari Temple
near the park office, and the hot and cold springs of
Taalvriksh. The large Siliserh Lake is at the
north-eastern corner. The forests are dry deciduous, with
trees of Dhak, Acacia, Ber and Salar. The Tigers of
Sariska are largely nocturnal and are not as easily seen
as those of Ranthambhor. The park also has good
populations of Nilgai, Sambar and Chital. In the evenings,
Indian Porcupine, Striped Hyaena, Indian Palm Civet and
even Leopard are sometimes seen. The forests are lush
during and immediately following the monsoon, but during
the dry months of February May there is a shortage of
water and in consequence mammals are attracted to water
holes. At this time of year visibility is good because of
the sparse foliage. Sariska is excellent for birdwatching
and has an unusually large population of Indian Peafowl.
Season :
Open year round, the best period being November-April,
especially March-April.
Access :
The nearest airport is at Jaipur (115 km 3 hours ) and the
nearest railway station is at Alwar (36 km). The drive
from Delhi takes 5-6 hours.
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