Sariska is the first reserve in the world where tigers were successfully relocated from Ranthambore to revive the local population after local extinction in 2004.
The park contains the 17th-century Kankwari Fort, where Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb imprisoned his brother Dara Shikoh.
The Pandupol temple located inside the core area features a unique reclining statue of Lord Hanuman, the only one of its kind.
The reserve is situated within the Aravalli hills, which are among the oldest fold mountain systems in the world.
It is home to one of the largest populations of nilgai (blue bull) in India.
The reserve area was once the private hunting preserve of the Maharajas of Alwar before being converted into a wildlife sanctuary.
Sariska Tiger Reserve is a 881-square-kilometer protected area in the Aravalli Range characterized by dry deciduous forests and rocky landscapes. It was declared a national park in 1982 and is globally notable as the first tiger reserve in the world to successfully relocate tigers from another habitat. The sanctuary supports a population of Bengal tigers, leopards, striped hyenas, and golden jackals. The landscape is dominated by dhok trees, which are highly drought-resistant. Within the reserve boundaries, the historic Kankwari Fort and the Pandupol Hanuman temple are located. The reserve functions as a critical corridor for wildlife movement between the northern Aravalli ranges. The terrain includes plateaus, valleys, and deep gorges that provide natural shelter for predators.
The elevated vantage points near the Kankwari Fort offer panoramic views of the valley and potential wildlife movement.
Book safari permits well in advance online as the number of vehicles allowed inside the core area is strictly limited.
Wear neutral-colored clothing such as khaki, olive, or brown to blend into the forest environment and avoid disturbing wildlife.
Carry binoculars and a high-zoom camera lens as safari vehicles must maintain a significant distance from animals.
Avoid visiting during the peak summer heat when humidity and temperatures can be extreme, and do not play loud music or use bright artificial lights during dusk.
The core area of the reserve is closed to visitors during the monsoon season, typically from July to September.
Maintain absolute silence during safaris, do not litter, do not feed animals, and strictly follow the vehicle's stay-on-track policy.
