Travel to Sariska
Sariska is located in a valley surrounded by barren mountains. The dry deciduous forests of the ancient Aravalli range cover the area of the Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary and Tiger Reserve. The best way to tour the Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary is by jeep. If you are adventurous in nature, you could also book a 'hide', overlooking one of the waterholes. All you need is to pick up your sleeping bag and some food and settle down to watch.
The places of interest in Sariska are:
Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary - The main fauna in the park includes the Tiger, Panther, Hyena, Jungle Cat, Civet, Sambhar, Chinkara, Nilgai and Four-Horned Antelope. The other great predator of Sariska's forests is the leopard besides the ferocious tiger. Sariska has a healthy porcupine population, and this tiny creature often pits itself against the tiger, which is particularly fond of porcupine flesh. The birdlife comprises of the Pea Fowl, Gray Partridge, Quail, Sandgrouse, Tree Pie, White-Breasted Kingfisher, Golden-Backed Woodpecker, Crested Serpent, Eagle and Great Indian Horned Owl.
Sariska Palace - A beautiful palace, it was built by Maharaja Jai Singh, now converted into a heritage hotel.
Kankwari Fort - Inside the Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary, this fort has its own tale as Emperor Aurangazeb had imprisoned his brother Dara Sikoh here.
Temples - The ruins of medieval Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Shiva are found within the park. The ruins of the 10th century AD temple Garh-Rajor are scattered all over the forest.
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