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Sariska, RajasthanSariska is a storehouse of wild flora and fauna. It houses some of the famous species of deciduous plants and wild animals. It also cradles some of the rare species of birds, both native and migratory. Moreover, the Kankawati Fort is one of the wonders of Sariska that stands alone and neglected. As if aware of the fact that the fort is abandoned, the jungle beasts, especially the leopards, come here for some outdoor hunting spree.
Flora :
 Among the lesser
cats found in the subcontinent, the lithe, graceful and handsome caracal is perhaps
rarely ever seen. The few sightings in the wild have mostly been in Sariska, but
to see one of these reddish brown cats, one has to be quite lucky. The caracal
is agile beyond belief and is known to knock down several birds from a flock before
they can take wing. The jungle cat on the other hand is fairly common and they
often come to Kalighati to drink. They are, in fact, the most common of all wild
cats and are different from the usual domestic cat only by their slightly longer
legs. It lives off small animals and birds, but its numbers have been reduced
by indiscriminate trapping for its grey-brown fur. On an evening drive, one is almost certain of running into the Indian porcupine. The villain of many man-eating stories-their quills, once embedded in the flesh tend to travel into the wounded animal and many crippled tigers in the past were thought to have become man eaters after an encounter with a porcupine-this nocturnal inhabitant of the forest is actually a rodent. Along with the wild boar, they dig up large areas as they forage for food, and in turn play the role of the gardener by helping seeds germinate.
Kankawadi Fort : The Kankawadi fort is an important tourist attraction of Sariska. Though not maintained properly, it is the only historic monument showing the Mughal connection with Sariska. According to the records of history, Aurangzeb had imprisoned the eldest son of Shah Jahan here. Located on a hill, the fort overlooks the Kankawadi plateau and the few Gujjar villages around it. Leopards from the park occasionally visit this fort in search of food and solitude. Weekend Trips/Excursions : As if the flora and fauna along with the historical grandeur were not enough, Sariska also has a number of excursion destinations to visit around. The Siliserh lake and the palace which also make an ideal picnic point, the Hides that provide real life opportunity to play hide and seek with the wild. Alwar is considered as the gateway to Rajasthan while Deeg is known for wonderful palaces and gardens. Moreover, all these excursion itineraries provide you with good eating and accommodation options to spend a day or two. Siliserh Lake :  Located
near the Sariska tiger reserve, just off the Alwar-Sariska road is the wonderfully
picturesque Siliserh lake. The lake overlooks a marvellous palace built by Maharaja
Vinay Singh in AD 1845 for his queen Shila. The lake makes an interesting picnic
spot and also offers you options of boating and sailing. The palace here has been
converted into a tourist resort for the convenience of the visitors. The crocodiles
are the major inhabitants of the lake.
The many Hides in and out of the park are the must visits while being in Sariska. These hides are specially made to observe the wild in their natural way. If you book a hide, which is highly advised, you may end up spotting the wild inhabitants on the many water holes of the park. Excellent for some patience studded wild photography, these hides are worth a look even if not booked. Alwar : Located at a distance of about 36 kilometres from Sariska, Alwar is a must visit excursion from Sariska. Alwar is known as a city with history. This fact is revealed in the many notable historical monuments, the hilltop fort, many temples and the 10 tanks. Moreover, the local museum here preserves more than 7,000 manuscripts that says many things about Alwar's past. Built to function as his capital city, Rao Pratap Singhji of Macheri founded Alwar in 1771. You can also visit many other nearby sites from here. Deeg :  Located at
a distance of few kilometres from Sariska, Deeg is a famous place especially known
for its wonderful palaces and gardens. Built in the 18th century by Suraj Mal,
Deeg also gets mentioned for the famous battle between Maharaja and combined army
of Marathas and the Mughals. Consequently the latter took over the place. Most
of the palaces contain the proof of Mughal influence on this place. Deeg is presently
known as an agricultural town which used to be a second capital of Bharatpur state.
Deeg was also functioning as the summer resort of the Bharatpur rulers. A must
visit for you from Sariska.
Sariska National Park is home to many temples of Hindus as well as Jains. Many of them have their own fairs and festivals. One of the major festivals is celebrated in the Pandupole Hanuman Temple and thousands of pilgrims visit this place every year from July to September. Bhartrihari Temple is the place where a fair is celebrated every year in the September/October. Many cultural programmes including dance dramas are organized during the festival. |
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The geography of the area
is mainly hilly, with two big plateaus, Kankwari and Kiraska. Sariska
itself is a wide valley which starts from the Baran Tal Gate and ends
before Thana Gazi. The hills are typical of the Aravallis, hogback ridges
with a striking homogeneity. In winter, with the blooming of the flame
of the forest, the landscape metamorphoses into a mosaic of grey and red.
With water being scarce, Sariska is characterised by scrub-thorn arid
forests, dry deciduous forests, rocks and scanty grasses spread over the
hills and narrow valleys of the Aravali hill range. The major plants of
Sariska includes, dhok, khair, tendu, and ber.
