Information on Sariska National Park
Established as a Tiger reserve in 1978, Sariska Tiger Reserve was a part of erstwhile Alwar state. When hunting, shooting, trapping or capturing of wild animals was made illegal in 1955, the park was set up as sanctuary in 1958. In 1982 the core area of the reserve was made a National Park. A major area of the park is a part of Project Tiger Reserve. Almost whole Sariska is a hilly terrain dominated by the Aravalis running north south along the park and attracts a number of tourists. Sariska is a fantastic site to explore the wildlife of Rajasthan. Sariska National Park gives you a lot of options of recreation. Flora and Fauna of Sariska National Park
The forest of the park is mainly tropical dry deciduous and tropical thorn. The Dhok trees in the forest are a haven for many wildlife species of the park. Besides tigers, other wild animals to be found at the park include leopard, bengal tiger, caracal, wild boar, sambhar, chital, nilgai, four-horned antelope, wild boar, rhesus macaque, langur, hyena and jungle cats. The bird population in the park is also rich. Among the most common ones in the park are peafowl, harbours quail, sand grouse, golden- backed woodpeckers and crested serpent eagle.

Tourist Attractions in Sariska National Park
Lakes: There are three lakes within the boundaries of the park. Manglasar (Mansarovar), Siliserh and Somasagar. These lakes not only attract the animals and birds but also are a prime attraction for tourists.

Aravali Drive: Drive the jeep and get going to Tehla road and reach the point which offers a spellbinding view of Kankwari fort. It is a famous medieval fort located isolated on a hill in the middle of vast plateau.

Pandupol: Visit this spot of mythological significance. If legends are to be believed, this place is the same where Pandavas spent their exile. Also it is the name of a waterfall that cascades through the Aravali ridge where a deep fissure is said to be made by Bhima.

Hanuman Temple: Near the ridge is the Hanuman temple. The large mela (fair) held at Pandupol is of great charm. Tuesday are the special days when pilgrims flock up to the place.

Temple Pilgrimage: There are many temples to visit here. The Neekanth Mahadeva Temple houses the ruins of over 300 hindu and Jain temples built between 8th to 12th century. The carvings here are compared wit those of Khajurahos. Naldeshwar, an old shiva temple, Talvriksh and Bhartihari Temple are another temples to offer your prayers.

How To Reach
Air: Delhi is the closest airport to Alwar which is 119 km from Alwar. Another airport is at Jaipur 169 Km from Alwar.

Rail: Alwar has a railhead of its own which is connected to other cities like Delhi an Jaipur.

Road: There are frequent buses form Jaipur and it lies on NH 8.