Sariska Tiger Reserve
Tigers reclaiming the Aravallis.Set in the Alwar district of Rajasthan, Sariska spreads across the rugged hills and dry deciduous forests of the Aravalli range. Once a royal hunting reserve of the Maharajas of Alwar, it became a wildlife sanctuary in 1955 and part of Project Tiger in 1978. Sariska is best known as the site of a landmark tiger relocation programme launched after the population was lost in the mid-2000s, and it now supports a slowly recovering population of Bengal tigers amid ancient temples and the historic Kankwari Fort.
Best Time to Visit
The reserve is open from October to June and remains closed through the monsoon months of July to September. October to March offers the most comfortable weather for game drives, while April to June, though hot, concentrates wildlife around water sources and improves the odds of a tiger sighting.
Zones
Sariska is divided into safari zones centred on the Sariska and Tehla ranges, with popular routes taking in Kalighati, Pandupol, Slopka and the Bara Talab area. Your zone and route are assigned at the time of booking.
How to Reach
Sariska lies in the Alwar district of Rajasthan. Jaipur airport is roughly 110 km away, while the nearest major railhead is at Alwar, about 37 km from the reserve, with a short road transfer onward.
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Wildlife
Beyond the Bengal tiger, Sariska shelters leopard, striped hyena, jackal, caracal, jungle cat, sambar, chital, nilgai and wild boar, along with troops of langur and rhesus macaque. Its birdlife is notable too, with peafowl, grey partridge, sandgrouse and raptors regularly seen.
Safari Types
Safaris run in six-seat Gypsy jeeps and larger Canters, with morning and afternoon drives each lasting about three hours. Advance booking is recommended, especially in peak season.