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This park
is situated only 200 km from Delhi and 107 kms from Jaipur. Although
larger than Ranthambhore, it is less commercialized and has less
tigers but a similar topography. It covers an area of 800 sq km in
total, with a core area of approximately 500 sq km. The Northern Aravali Hills dominate the skyline with their mixture of sharp
cliffs and long narrow valleys. The area was declared a sanctuary in
1955 and became a National Park in 1979.
The landscape of Sariska comprises of hills and narrow valleys of
the Aravali hill range. The topography of Sariska supports
scrub-thorn arid forests, dry deciduous forests, rocks and grasses.
The broad range of wildlife here is a wonderful example of
ecological adoption and tolerance, for the climate here is variable
as well as erratic.
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Sariska Palace |
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Sariska Palace Hotel in Sariska is a heritage hotel in Rajasthan
and was the former hunting lodge of the royal family of Alwar.
Built by Maharaja Jai Singh of Alwar, it served as an ideal
getaway to the forest and also as a retreat for the nobles and
other guests. Come and spend a few days amidst the ultimate
comfort and luxury which will remind you of the past grandeur of
the royal era. The Location of Sariska Palace Hotel in Sariska
is just outside the Sariska National Park nestled on the lap of
nature with forests and valleys.
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Sariska Tiger
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Apart from tiger as a major attraction within the park
crocodiles also inhabited Siliserh Lake on the edge of this
tiger reserve (see Siliserh for more). Sariska is also famous
for its population of langur (any of the genus Presbytis) and
rhesus monkeys. Talvriksh, a grove of Arjun trees, is the hub of
these monkeys and you can see hundreds of them at a time. But
don't irritate them, for then you'll be inviting real trouble.
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