Sariska Tiger Reserve

Sariska National Park is one of the top National Parks in India and can Alwar area of Jaipur in Rajasthan. The park is located at about 107 km away from Jaipur, and it stretches over 800 square Kilometers of land. Rajasthan Government operates the park, and its panoramas divided into rough scenes, deciduous forests, steep precipices, and tracks that you can travel. Jai Samand Lake and Siliserh Lake surround Sariska Tiger park. Sariska houses varieties of water snakes, crocodiles, and numerous creatures of land and water. Although Sariska surrounded by the thrilling destination that you can visit, the park offers a perfect getaway from the hustle and bustle of the city and also to explore the varieties of vegetation in Jaipur.

Garh-Rajor temples ruin from 11th century located inside the park. You can also visit the hilltop at Kankwari, which is a 17th-century fort to enjoy the birds' eye views of the city. The park houses a diverse predatory animal such as the Wild Dog, Hyena, Tiger, Leopard, Jungle Cat, and Jackal. You are also going to see a wide range of herbivorous animals like Nilgai, Langur, Sambar, Wild Boar, Chausingha, and Chital.

History
Set against the backdrop of the majestic Aravallis, Sariska is regarded as the place in the Mahabharata where the Pandavas found sanctuary during their last year of banishment. According to legend, it was here that the strongest Pandava brother, Bhima, was defeated by Hanuman. A shrine dedicated to Hanuman at Pandupol, which means “gateway of the Pandavas” in Sanskrit, is thronged by thousands of pilgrims on certain auspicious days.

Historically, the beauty of the forests here have caught the eye of royalty too. The Kankwari Fort, located within the core of the reserve, was built by the Rajput Maharaja Jai Singh II in the 17th century and was recently reopened to visitors. It had gained notoriety when Mughal emperor Aurangzeb imprisoned his elder brother Dara Shikoh here.
Despite the intrigue surrounding Kankwari, it is Bhangarh, another fort located on the southern border of the reserve that is more well-known. Bhangarh Fort is older, constructed by Maharaja Man Singh I, one of Akbar’s foremost military commanders and navratnas. It is famous for being one of the most haunted places in India.

In more recent history, the jungles of Sariska were the private hunting reserve of the Maharaja of Alwar, who entertained guests, including British royals, until hunting was banned in the area in 1955. In 1978, Sariska became India’s 11th tiger reserve. In 2004, it notoriously became the first tiger reserve in the country to lose all of its tigers as a consequence of habitat pressures and poaching. Today, with a mix of conservation initiatives, village relocation, and translocation of big cats from Ranthambhore, Sariska seems to finally be on its way to regaining its former glory.

Wildlife in Sariska Reserve
Today, the park is home to numerous carnivores including Leopard, Wild Dog, Jungle Cat, Civets Hyena, Jackal, and Tiger. Their common preys are species like Sambar, Chital, Nilgai, Chausingha, Wild Boar and Langur. Sariska is also well known for its large population of Rhesus Monkeys, which are discovered around Talvriksh.
Most importantly, Sariska also represents great amount of the Avian world including Peafowl, Grey Partridge, Bush Quail, Sand Grouse, Tree Pie, Golden backed Woodpecker, crested Serpent Eagle and The Great Indian horned Owl.