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Sariska
Tiger Reserve
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Rajasthan ]
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The
picturesque Siliserh Lake lies along the edge of the Sariska Tiger
Reserve and a charming hunting lodge overlooking marvellous place
for visitors to stay. The dry Herds of sambar, chital, nilgai
and sounders of wild boar - the prey population for predators
like the tiger and leopard, roam the 765.80 sq. km. Reserve. Other
carnivores include the hyena, jungle cat, and caracal. Interestingly
enough, the dhole or wild dog has been sighted in the Park only
in the last few years. The Park has hides carefully located near
the water holes. These afford fine opportunities for viewing and
photographing wildlife. Splendid ruins scattered in the vicinity
of Sariska give it an added interest. The Neelkanth temples (6th-l3th
century AD) are just 32 km. from the Park and the historic Kankwari
Fort inside the Reserve, is where the Emperor Aurangzeb once imprisoned
his brother Dara Shikoh. A splendid palace complex built in 1902,
with a 'French' pavilion and swimming pool, is now a hotel.
General
Information
Best
time to visit :
October
to June
Accommodation :
Tiger
Den (RTDC); Hotel Lake Palace (RTDC), Siliserh; Sariska Palace
Hotel (Heritage Hotel); Forest Rest House.
Nearest town :
Alwar
(21 km)
How to get there :
Rail-Alwar
(21 km) Air-Jaipur (108 km) .
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