What is the best time to visit Sariska?

01-Oct-2022

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Sariska Tiger Reserve is a tiger reserve in Alwar district, Rajasthan, India. It stretches over an area of 881 km2 (340 sq mi) comprising scrub-thorn arid forests, dry deciduous forests, grasslands, and rocky hills. This area was a hunting preserve of the Alwar state and was declared a wildlife reserve in 1955. It was given the status of a tiger reserve making it a part of India's Project Tiger in 1978. The wildlife sanctuary was declared a national park in 1990, with a total area of about 273.8 km2 (105.7 sq mi).[1] It is the first reserve in the world with successfully relocated tigers. It is an important biodiversity area in the Northern Aravalli leopard and wildlife corridor. The park is situated 106 km (66 mi) away from Hindaun, 107 km (66 mi) from Jaipur and 200 km (120 mi) from Delhi.[2] It is a part of the Aravalli Range and the Khathiar-Gir dry deciduous forests ecoregion.[3] It is rich in mineral resources, such as copper. In spite of the Supreme Court's 1991 ban on mining in the area, marble mining continues to threaten the environment.

HOW TO REACH FROM DELHI

➤ By Train :- TThe nearest railway station from Sariska is Alwar Junction. It is 40 km from Alwar on falls on Jaipur Alwar highway NH248A. The best way to come by train is to catch morning Ajmer Shatabdi from New Delhi Railway station and drop at Alwar. From Alwar, it is a 2-hour road journey. Further, either take a cab or come from a local transport bus.

➤ By Road:- Sariska has located approximately 230 km from Cannaught Place, Delhi. It comes under the Alwar district of Rajasthan.

The safari timings are as follows:

Morning Safaris:

1st October to 31st October – 6:30 am to 10 am

1st November to 31st January – 7 am to 10:30 am

1st February to 31st March – 6:30 am to 10 am

1st April to 30th June – 6 am to 9:30 am

Afternoon Safaris:

1st October to 31st October – 2:30 pm to 6 pm

1st November to 31st January – 2 pm to 5:30 pm

1st February to 31st March – 2:30 pm to 6 pm

1st April to 16th May – 3 pm to 6:30 pm

17th May to 30th June – 3:30 pm to 7 pm

Sariska Ticket Booking

                              PLACE TO VISITE

1. The Sariska Palace :- Founded in 1892, the Sariska Palace is a true example of royal opulence and marvelous architecture. It was constructed by Maharaja Sawai Jai as a hunting lodge but now serves as a 5-star heritage hotel. You would definitely fall in love with the mesmerizing views of the palace and its backdrop of dense majestic forests. With well-appointed rooms, a swimming pool, a souvenir shop, evening cultural presentations, breathtaking landscapes, and lavish hospitality; the place is one of the grand places to visit in Sariska that promises a complete rejuvenation. Location: Near Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary Alwar Sariska, Rajasthan 301022. Timings: As Sariska Palace is a hotel now, you can stay there and enjoy a refreshing experience and explore nearby attractions. 12 to 12 are the timings.

2. VALLEY OF FLOWERS :- Bestowed with the rare and exotic Himalayan flora, the Valley of Flowers is a bouquet of nature peacefully snuggled in the West Himalayan region of Uttarakhand.

3. HEMKUND SAHIB :- Hemkund Sahib is the Gurudwara situated at the highest altitude of 4329 mts. It is located in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand near Valley of Flowers. This holy shrine got its name from the glacial lake Hemkund, adjacent to the Gurudwara whose literal meaning is the ‘Lake of Snow’.

4. AULI :- Auli is a famous hill station and a popular winter destination as ski resort of India, known for its snowy slopes, Auli has everything that an ideal tourist dreamed for like Himalayan Views, Meadows, adventure activities, romantic vistas.

5. JOSHIMATH :- The town of Joshimath is also nicknamed as Jyotirmath and is the winter seat of Lord Badri, whose idol is brought down from Badrinath temple to Vasudeva temple at Joshimath. This holy town is revered by the Hindus for being an important pilgrimage center of the country.

6. CHOPTA:- Chopta is a picturesque hamlet which is still unexplored by travelers, is also famous as "Mini Switzerland of Uttarakhand". Wake up with cool salubrious breeze and chirping of birds in Chopta which is a far cry from the blaring horns of the cities and other hill stations, morning view from Chopta is invigorating when the crimson rays of sun kisses the snow-laden Himalayas.

7. TUNGNATH:- Tungnath peacefully adorned on the Chandranath Parvat is the highest Shiva temple in the world and the highest Panch Kedar temple of Uttarakhand.

WHICH IS THE BEST TIME TO VISIT

➤ May to June and September to October are considered the best months to visit Badrinath. The path leading to the temple gets highly dangerous during peak monsoons as landslides and floods are very common during this time of the year