Sariska Tiger Reserve
Nestled in the Aravalli Hills of Rajasthan, Sariska made history as the first reserve to successfully relocate tigers from Ranthambore. The landscape includes ruins of ancient temples and palaces within the forest.
Area (km²)
866
Established
1979
District
Alwar
Nearest City
Alwar
Quick Facts
Sariska was the first park in the world to successfully translocate tigers, receiving them from Ranthambore.
The ancient Neelkanth temples from the 8th–10th century are located inside the park.
Sariska Palace, built during the reign of Maharaja Jai Singh, sits at the park's edge.
The entire tiger population disappeared from Sariska by 2005 due to poaching before being reintroduced.
Habitat & Best Time to Visit
Habitat Types
Best Time to Visit
Oct – Jun
Park is open year-round but some zones close in monsoon.
Designations
Gates & Safari Zones
Sariska
Zone Core
Main entry gate.
Tehla
Zone Buffer
Kalighati
Zone Core
