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 Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary is located at about 34 km from Alwar town in the Indian state of rajasthan. The sanctuary is beautifully surrounded by the hills and narrow valleys, which support the growth of scrub-thorn arid forests, dry deciduous forests, and grasses, providing the necessary food for its large wildlife population. The sanctuary is a part of the famous Project Tiger of India and rated among the finest tiger reserves of India. The park has been popular among tourists for its tiger population, but lately a significant fall in the number of tigers been reported in many leading newspapers in India. The Sariska was declared a sanctuary in 1955 and attained the status of a National Park in 1979.
Besides the magnificent tiger, you can spot a variety of other wildlife, which include leopards, Sambar, jungle cat, jackal, hyena, fox, Chinkara, Chital, Chausingha, wild boar, Nilgai, civet, four-horned antelope, gaur, mongoose and porcupine among many others. The Park is also home to a variety of exotic and colorful birds. Here, you can easily spot a peafowl, gray partridges, quails, sand grouses, white-breasted kingfishers, golden-backed woodpeckers, crested serpent eagles, vultures and horned owls to name a few with.
 Apart from exploring a very rich wildlife of the Park, there are also other tourist attractions in the park for you to explore. You can visit the ruins of some of the temples of the 9th and the 10th centuries here, famous among them is the temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, a Hindu God. A magnificent 17th century castle located on a hilltop at Kanakwari is an added attraction for the tourists. The castle provides a panoramic view of Sariska's inhabitants specially birds .The Sariska palace, now a heritage hotel, located very near to the tiger reserve is also worth visiting and staying.
Another major attraction for the tourists visiting the Sariska is a Jeep Safari. A Jeep Safari is a best and safest way to explore the Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary. You can even book a 'hide' overlooking one of the water holes, which provides an excellent opportunity for wildlife viewing and wildlife photography in the Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary.
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