Sariska National Park or popularly called as Sariska Tiger Reserve is most visited wildlife sanctuary in India situated in the Alwar districts of Rajasthan. Its stretches sprawl over an area of 881 square kilometer comprising of dry deciduous forests, scrub-thorn, grasslands and rocky hills. Sariska is located at a distance of 106 kilometer from Hindaun, 107 kilometers from Jaipur and 200 kilometers from national capital Delhi. It is a part of the Aravalli range which is very rich in mineral resources such as cooper.
| Nationality | Types Of Vehicle | Sariska Safari Price |
|---|---|---|
| Indian | Jeep ( Single Seat) | INR 1650 Per Person |
| Indian | Canter ( Single Seat) | INR 1300 Per Person |
| Foreigner | Jeep ( Single Seat) | INR 2600 Per Person |
| Foreigner | Canter ( Single Seat) | INR 2200 Per Person |
| Sariska Jeep & Canter Safari Details | |
|---|---|
| Full Jeep (Indian) | 8700 / Jeep (Maximum 6 Persons are allowed in ONE Jeep) |
| Full Jeep (Foreigner) | 14500 / Jeep (Maximum 6 Persons are allowed in ONE Jeep) |
| Full Canter (Indian) | INR 20500 / Canter (Maximum 20 Persons are allowed in ONE Canter) |
| Safari Zone | Tehla Gate | Sariska Gate ) |
| Safari Timing | 07:00 AM - 10:00 AM | 02:00 PM - 05:00 PM |
| The price includes | Jeep & Driver, Permit Charges, Guide Charges, Online Payment Gateway Charges & Our Service Charges and Taxes. |
| Note : Jeep Safari & Canter Safari are non refundable if cancelled due to rain and bad weather. | |
| Note : If Some Seats In Jeep Or Canter Safari Remained Un Booked Then All The Other Members Have To Pay For Empty Seats | |
| The jeep & canter safari booking is subject to availability and is on a first-come, first-served basis. | |
| The Safari is non-transferable and cannot be resold or exchanged without prior permission from the National Park management | |
| Jeep Safari Max 06 Person Are Allowed in 1 Jeep | |
| Canter Safari Max 20 Person Are Allowed in 1 Canter | |
| Jeep and Canter Safari Closed every Wednesday. | |
| Child above age of 5 years is considered as an adult and full seat would be charged | |
| Must carry valid identification documents and present them when requested by National Park officials. | |
| Period | Morning Slot | Evening Slot |
|---|---|---|
| April 1st to May 15th | 6.00 am to 9.30 am | 3.00 pm to 6.30 pm |
| May 16th to June 30th | 6.00 am to 9.30 am | 3.30 pm to 7.00 pm |
| October 1st to October 31st | 6.30 am to 10.00 am | 2.30 pm to 6.00 pm |
| November 1st to January 31s | 7.00 am to 10.30 am | 2.00 pm to 5.30 pm |
| February 1st to March 31st | 6.30 am to 10.00 am | 2.30 pm to 6.00 pm |
Sariska National Park or popularly called as Sariska Tiger Reserve is most visited wildlife sanctuary in India situated in the Alwar districts of Rajasthan. Its stretches sprawl over an area of 881 square kilometer comprising of dry deciduous forests, scrub-thorn, grasslands and rocky hills. Sariska is located at a distance of 106 kilometer from Hindaun, 107 kilometers from Jaipur and 200 kilometers from national capital Delhi. It is a part of the Aravalli range which is very rich in mineral resources such as cooper. Sariska is popular since the times of Mahabharta war as it is believed that the Padavas used the dense forest of Sariska to hide themselves from Kauravas during their exile. As per the Hindu mythology, Pandupol- a place in Sariska where Bhima met Hanuman.
| Sariska Area | 881 square kilometers |
| Elevation | between 300 and 722 mm |
| Rainfall | average 700 mm |
| Forest types | tropical, dry deciduous, thorn |
| Establishment year | 1958 |
Sariska Gate: Also known as the main gate or Sadar Gate, it lies on the Alwar-Jaipur State Highway. It is the most popular entrance to the park.
Tehla Gate: Located around 80 kilometers from Sariska Gate, it offers access to Zone 4 of the park. It is less popular and less crowded.
Sariska Gate Offers the highest chance of spotting wildlife, including tigers, leopards, deer, and various birds.
Tehla Gate Wildlife sightings are less frequent compared to Sariska Gate.
Sariska Gate Easily accessible due to its proximity to the main road.
Tehla Gate Requires a longer drive through the park, making it less convenient.
| Kankwadi Fort | A 16th-century fort, originally built by Jai Singh II, located near the centre of the park. |
| Temple of Neelkanth | It is dedicated to Lord Shiva |
| Pandupol Hanumanji Temple | Located in the hills in the centre of the reserve is believed to be one of the retreats of the Pandava. |
| Sariska Palace | Was used as a royal hunting lodge of Maharaja, was associated with the kings of Alwar. |
| Viratnagar | Some ruins of a Buddhist monastery on a hillock called Bijak ki Pahadi that dates back to 3rd century BC. |
If you are willing to plan holiday to Sariska National Park, then go through our travel guide that will guide you all about Sariska.
Jeep Safari – an open jeep safari in Sariska which can accommodate 06 traveler at a time and dedicated to the tourists who prefers to choose this option. No other tourists can share this jeep safari.
Jeep Safari it is also an open gypsy which can accommodate 06 persons;however, it will be shared among other tourists too.
Sariska national park has two safari entry gates. The first one called Sariska Gate is most popular safari gate which has three safari/ tourism zones. These zones are named as zone 01, zone 02 and zone 3 and most preferred for tiger sightings. The other gates are named as Telha gate which is about 80 km from Sariska gate and zone 4 is accessed from this gate. It is also good for wildlife sightings.
One of the most visited wildlife sanctuary in India, The Sariska Tiger Reserve is located in the Alwar districts of vibrant state Rajasthan, India. The park is well connected via all modes of transportation with all the important cities of India such as Jaipur, Agra and Delhi. Jaipur is around 110 km from Sariska and also the nearest airport and Delhi – the capital of India is around 200 kilometer from the park. Accessing Sariska national park from any part of world is very easy for tourists.
Here is the tourist guide for Sariska on the best way to reach –
Reaching Sariska by air :Jaipur international airport which is located in Saganer is the nearest airport to the Sariska Tiger Reserve. The road distance between park and airport is 122 kilometer which can be travelled via car/cab or train. It receives regular flight from all major cities of India. The air terminal of Jaipur is an international terminal so the city additionally receives flight with several abroad urban areas. You can hire direct bus and taxi services from the airport to reach Alwar where Sariska is located.
Reaching Sariska by road : The Sariska National Park is well connected via state highways and national highways which lead to all major cities of India. Rajasthan state government bus services or private taxi and cabs are easily available from all cities that may take you to the Sariska National Park via roadways.
Reaching Sariska by rail : Sariska National Park is easily accessible via railways also. The Alwar railhead is the nearest railway station from Sariska. The railway station is situated at a distance of 37 kilometer from the park and tourist can access it via local transport bus, taxi or cab to reach Sariska National Park from the Alwar railway station. Alwar receives direct train from different major cities of India such as Jaipur, Delhi, Mumbai, Agra etc. it is Royal Heritage station and tourist friendly station in India. The journey of luxury train Fairy Queen ends here in Alwar.
Road distance between Sariska and other major cities
Jaipur to Sariska – 110 Km; Delhi to Sariska – 200 Km; Agra to Sariska – 202 Km; Jodhpur to Sariska – 444 Km; Udaipur to Sariska – 504 Km; Mumbai to Sariska – 1266 Km.
All national parks and protected reserves of India are closed for tourists during monsoon season, means no tourism activities are allowed. But there is something special about Sariska National Park that is open for the jeep safari tour for the visitors throughout the year even during the monsoon season. You can visit Sariska from 01st of January to 31st of December every year. Magical tiger land is best for tiger sighting in every season but from the month of November to April is an ideal time to visit Sariska Tiger Reserve as weather is pleasant and nature is in full blossom during this time.
The winter season October to March is considered as the best season to explore the flora and fauna of Sariska national Park. It is so because during winter season forest boasts with greenery after rainy season making its aura very pleasing and delightful. The flowers are in full bloom which adds extra beauty to the surroundings and water bodies lakes are all on full peak. Apart from that Sariska is heaven for bird lovers in winter season as many migratory birds come to here in winter. Last December and early January is biting cold time in Sariska so if you are visiting during mild winter please carry enough woolen clothes.
All national parks and protected reserves of India are closed for tourists during monsoon season, means no tourism activities are allowed. But there is something special about Sariska National Park that is open for the jeep safari tour for the visitors throughout the year even during the monsoon season. The forest department of Sariska started jungle safari in Bala Quila buffer zone of the park with an intention to promote ecotourism in the area where the focus on showing the natural soundness of the forest rather than wildlife sightings. The tourism of buffer zone in Sariska takes you to the area like Siliserh, Bala Quila and Dadikar forest area.
Since Sariska is located in the Alwar districts of Rajasthan hence the summer season from April to June is very harsh and hot weather. The tiger reserve is rally very hot during day time and the temperature usually goes higher in afternoon. But you can go for morning jeep / canter safari in Sariska national park. Summer is considered best time to visit Sariska for two important reason – one there is less crowd in this season and second there is a high probability of sighting majestic royal Bengal tiger resting in wilderness. As most of the wildlife species come out and roam in and around water bodied to quench their thrust. Do not forget to carry sunscreen, scarves and cotton clothes in this summer season.
