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SARISKA
NATIONAL
PARK
In
the Aravalli hill range, this reserve has some of the last dry tropical
and thorn forests of the region and a sizeable population of fauna
of the semi-arid region. The has a good network of roads, tracks and
waterholes, the latter providing excellent places to view animals and
birds, especially in the hot summer months. Rhesus macaque, langur,
nilgai, sambar, chital, wild boar, jackal, ruddy
mongoose, hare, lizard
and occasionally a tiger or leopard may be seen The attractive Indian
pitta comes here to nest in the summer, while tree pies, partridges,
spurfowl and peafowl are resident, year-round attractions. 9th and 10th
century temples and forts add historical interest.
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General
Information |
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Area
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232
Sq Km.
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Altitude
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400
- 777
metres.
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Climate
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Winter
minimum 0 and summer maximum 44 degrees. |
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Access |
Sariska
is a 3-hour drive from Delhi on the new 196-km highway. Take the
Jaipur road through Gurgaon, then the Daruhera-Biwari road to
Alwar. This joins the Alwar-Jaipur road near Alwar railway
station. Continue on this road to the Sariska gate, a 45-minute
journey. There is also a 3 to 4-hour pleasant drive through
forests and skirting lakes to Ranthambore if one takes the
160-km-long road through Sariska to Tehla, Dausa, Lalsot and on to
Sawai Madhopur. Alwar 36 km away, is the nearest town and railway
station. If going by air, land at Jaipur, 110 km away, take the
National Highway 8 Jaipur-Delhi route and 60 km later, after
Shahpura, turn to Alwar. |
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Best Time
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Open
throughout the year, the season being November to June. The hot
months excellent for wildlife viewing if you can endure the heat.
Come spring and enjoy the blooms of the flame-of-the-forest and
other trees.
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Where to Stay
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The
Sariska Palace - Heritage
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Suggested
Programme
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DAY
01
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DELHI/JAIPUR
- SARISKA(196/110 km)
Arrive Sariska by car. On arrival check-in at hotel. Evening
game viewing in the park.
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DAY
02
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SARISKA
Morning and evening game viewing inside the park by jeep. Rest
of the day at leisure.
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DAY
03
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SARISKA
- DELHI/JAIPUR
Depart for Delhi/Jaipur by car.
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For
further information and reservation please contact
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