Sariska Tiger Reserve, Sariska

Nestled in the quaint surroundings of Aravali, this thickly wooded part throbs with life , it is a marvel of ecological adaptation and endurance . it is not only a delight for wildlife lovers but also for followers of art and archaeology.There are about three hundred Hindu and jain temples constructed between the eighth and the twelfth centuries ,which have great mythological, religious as well as historical significance.

The tiger reserve features dry open deciduous forests sprawling over a vast tract of rolling hills and valleys, lovely springs cascading through the hills, numerous valuable sites of geological and historical interests and above all, a rich and varied exotic fauna constituting tiger ,leopards, and hyena,jungle cat,sambar , chital, nilgai, chausingha, jackal, wild boars ,wild dogs, langurs and rhesus monkeys.

Avifauna varies with shrike, parakeet, Partridge, crested serpent eagle, red spurfowls, quail, sandgrouse, dove ,vultures, owl, treeple & golden backed woodpecker, Babbles & bulbuls. The sanctuary houses ruined temples, a fort , pavilions and palace. some of the interesting spots are :-

Pandupol :

The metalled road commencing from Sanctuary gate ends at this temple dedicated to Lord hanuman.This is backed by the delightful sight of Pandupol or Pandu gate where a cascading spring emerges from hard and compact rocks.:legend has it that Pandava brothers took refuge here during the exile.

Access through the park gate,distance 20 kms

Kankwari :

A difficult rutted 9 kms road diverting from Kalighati snake s through spectacular landscape to reach the kankwari Fortress. The splendid edifice stands atop a hillock which is hugged by waters of a small lake.History reveals that Dara Shikoh, heir to the Mughal empire after Shah Jahan was held captive here by his usurper brother Aurengzeb.

Access through the park gate, Distance 23 kms

Neelkanth :

An arduous, bumpy drive of 8 kms taking off from a Tehla Village is very well compensated by an overwhelming view of ruins of several ten centuries old,fabulously carved temple which stand studded on a small hillock surrounded on all sides by forest covered hills.Particularly remarkable is the highly venerated Shiva temple where worship is done even today and the single stone giant structure of 23rd Jain Tirthankar locally known as "Nogaza".

Access through the park gate, Distance 47 kms

Bhangarh- Ajabgarh :

Connected by good road the ruins of Bhangarh paints a picture of the ancient kingdom which once flourished here. Founded in 1631 by Madho singh, younger brother of the famous Man singh of Amer, this town of about 10,000 dwelling was suddenly abandoned due to reasons clothed in Mystery. Particularly noteworthy is the town planning, castle hierarchy, market system and the charming beauty of several temples the area is dotted with. Ajabgarh was the new habitation for the dwellers of Bhangarh after it was deserted. Today ,old structures can be seen here amidst a bustling village.

Access through park gate , Distance Bhangarh -47kms, Ajabgarh via Bhangarh 62kms.