| The Sariska Tiger Reserve covers an area of 800 square km. The landscape of Sariska is dominated by the sharp cliffs and narrow valleys of the Aravali mountain range. The forest is a dry deciduous forest. Within the jungle can be found exciting ruins of medieval buildings - 10th and 11th century temples, a 17th century castle...
Prominent fauna : Tiger, Sambhar. Chital. Nilgai (blue bull), Four-horned antelope, wild boar, hyena and jungle cat
Best time to visit : December to May
Distances : 200 km from Delhi, 107 km from Jaipur, 37 km from Alwar. Sariska is very conveniently located between Delhi and Jaipur when travelling by road - an ideal stopoff point for 2 nights, far from the city hustle. The Sariska Palace, The RTDC Tiger Den Tourist bungalow and Siliserh Palace Hotel offer comfortable accommodation in the middle of the jungle.
Since Sariska is almost equidistant from both Delhi and Jaipur, this can be done in either direction.
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