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Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary
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| The Sariska Wildlife
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Welcome to the Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary –
a sanctuary where the wildlife is amazingly tolerant
of mankind. So you don’t have to worry about
getting a close look at the animals, they won’t
disappear into the forest as soon as they get aware
of you presence. In fact, they will completely ignore
you and go on with life as if you are not there,
which is truly unique.
Located 200 kms from Delhi and 107 kms from Jaipur,
the Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the best
Sanctuaries in India. Set in a wooden valley and
surrounded by the barren mountains of the Aravalli
range, the sanctuary is also a tiger reserve.
Spread over an area of 788 sq kms the sanctuary
is a splendid example of nature’s qualities.
The diversity in wildlife is awesome, as the weather
conditions are diverse and can be erratic too. This
is especially true as far as rainfall is concerned.
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| THE FAUNA OF SARISKA
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| Animals in Sariska Wildlife
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a hunting reserve of the Maharaja of Alwar,
the sanctuary is now ruled by the animals and
birds residing here. The water holes are located
near the roads within the sanctuary, so the
animals have got used to human presence. The
animals are so used to humans that they completely
ignore them and go on with what ever they were
doing as if humans just don’t exist. |
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The Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary, also a Tiger
Reserve, houses around 35 tigers. You can easily
see Tigers lazing along the roads, without even
getting disturbed by the vehicles. Another famous
predator of this sanctuary is the Leopard. The
best time to see these wild animals are during
the summers, when they come down to the water
holes often, to quench their thirst.
Some of the other inhabitants of Sariska
which are predators are the Panther, Hyena,
Fox and Jackal. Caracals, Jungle Cat and the
Rusty Spotted Cat are the other members of
the Cat family that have found a home here.
The Sambar, Chital, Nilgai or the Blue Bull,
Chausingha (the four horned antelope) also
reside in this Sanctuary. The Nilgais can
be often seen gathered around the water hole
called the Salupka waterhole. But the Chausinghas
prefer to get their water from the Pandu Pol
Nallah, another waterhole.
Apart from them the Chinkara or the Indian
Gazelle, the Wild Boar and the Wild Dog, Civet,
Gaur and the Porcupine inhabit the Sariska
Wildlife Sanctuary. The family of primates
is represented by the Rhesus and the Langur.
These primates in Sariska tolerate mankind
with an amazing poise and composure.
A word of Caution: These animals are Full
of Confidence and hence not to be irritated,
as they certainly will not tolerate that.
You can see hundreds of them in the Talvriksh,
a grove of Arjun trees. The water reptiles
can be seen inhabiting the Siliserh Lake.
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| Birds in Sariska Wildlife
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The Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary is not only rich
in its diverse population of animals; it is also
rich in its birds. Colorful birds with their wings
spread out can be seen as they poise to take flight
filling the sky with vibrant colors. Some of the
birds living here are the Grey Partridge, the Sand
Grouse which looks like a pigeon, tree pie, golden-backed
Woodpecker, Great Indian Horned Owl, Bush Quail,
The Crested Serpent eagle and the peafowl. The waterhole
– Kalighati is the place to be to see many
peafowl flocking together. The White Breasted Kingfisher
can be also seen along the waterside.
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| The Flora of Sariska
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The Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary is set in a terrain
comprising of hills and narrow valleys since it
is located in the Aravalli ranges. It has a landscape
which supports scrub-thorn arid forests, rocks and
grasses and dry deciduous forests.
The dry deciduous forests are mainly represented
by the Dhok tree, which covers around 90% of the
forest. Khair, Tendu and Ber trees make up the rest
of the forest. During monsoons, the forest is lush
green, but in summer it is dry.
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| Tourist Information for
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The Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary
is open to tourists throughout the year.
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The best time to visit the
sanctuary is between October and June.
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Summers (April to June) are
pretty hot, but are still the best time to visit
the sanctuary as the animals haunt the waterholes
around that time and can be easily seen.
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Winters (October to March)
are quite chilly.
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The best way to tour the park
is by hiring a Jeep.
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Jeeps can be booked at the
Forest Reception Office on Jaipur Road.
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To get some really good wildlife
photographs, you can book a “hide”.
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“Hides” are spots
which overlook the various waterholes, which the
wild animals frequent.
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| More Information on Sariska
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In 1955, Sariska was established
as a wildlife Sanctuary.
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In 1979, the Sanctuary was
made a tiger reserve and Project Tiger was started.
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In 1982, the Sariska wildlife
Sanctuary was notified as a National Park.
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Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary
is famous not only for its wildlife, but also
for its connection with history.
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The ruins of a 10th century
temple – Garh-Rajor, can be found scattered
all over the jungle.
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A sharp hilltop at Kanakwari
hosts a 17th century castle, from which you can
see a splendid sight of the avifauna of Sariska
Wildlife Sanctuary as they soar high up in the
sky.
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Dara Shikoh, the mughal emperor
Aurangazeb’s brother was imprisoned here
by Aurangazeb himself.
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A palace built by the Maharaja
of Alwar, Sariska Palace is located just outside
the sanctuary, and has been now converted into
a heritage hotel.
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