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Sariska
Tiger Haven
About
Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary
The Sariska Tiger Haven Neighbors the Sariska National
Park and is located 190-kms from Delhi and 130-kms from
Jaipur, in Rajasthan.
Accommodation Facilities
:
10 double-bedded rooms with attached bathrooms as well as
hot and cold running water facility.
Food & Other Services
:
A restaurant where Indian, Continental and Chinese cuisine
are served.
A bar that serves both Indian and imported spirits
A swimming pool.
A stand-by generator backup.
Conference hall
Ayurvedic health centre & health club
Doctor on call
Folk music and dance entertainment at night on request,
for the visiting groups.
To and fro transport from Delhi, Sawai Madhopur or Jaipur
can be arranged on paying extra charge.
Leisure Activities
:
Wildlife viewing by jeep safari
Bird watching
Nature walks
Camel & horse safaris
Sighseeing tours and visits to the nearby villages.
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
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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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