Being in a Jungle might sound strange
but it is great when you are in a National Park. I
am taking this opportunity to share with you my visit to Sariska National
Park that I recently made. Lies on the Delhi-Alwar Jaipur Road, Sariska
National Park is a renowned wildlife destination in India.
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| Sariska National Park |
My trip to Sariska National Park was
planned with my friend Joseph who had to back out at the last moment due to
some unsuitable situation at business front. Though everything was well-planned
and settled after searching a lot among India Wildlife Tour Packages,
yet I was really going to miss my only travel buddy Joseph on this tour.
I reached by car and made myself
comfortable in the Hotel Sariska Tiger Heaven. It was located at 108 km from the Jaipur Airport and 35 km
from the Alwar Railway Station. That perfect accommodation facilitated me with
good food and cosy bed, which refreshed me. Then, I was all set to explore the
Sariska National Park.
Enveloped by the arid Aravalli hills, Sariska
National Park in Alwar district is among the popular wildlife destinations of the state.
My joy knew no bounds when I entered the park where I could actually realize why
it is mentioned to visit the park between October to June. This is the good
time to spot the migratory birds.
Sprawling in a huge area, the park is a
delight to set foot in with its soothing vistas of nature. Having heard a
lot about the rich flora and fauna of the park, I was too excited to explore
the same.
This wildlife reserve comes under the
“Project Tiger”. It was established in 1955 and
acknowledged as a National Park in 1979. I could see that the landscape of
Sariska encompassed of narrow hills and valleys of the Aravalli. As I started
exploring the park, varied animals like jackals, nilgai, sambar, hyena and
monkeys came into my sight. Fortunately I could spot a tiger as well. All his
majesty was adding fear to my excitement!
Not to mention there was a great variety of
birds as well. The peafowl, spurfowl, green pigeon and the great Indian
horned owls were to name a few. As I moved ahead, leaving the landscape
behind, I could apparently see that why it is said to be amongst the best
wildlife photography zones in India.
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| Hotel Sariska Tiger Heaven |
My legs started aching and I decided to
take a motor ride around the park to explore the dense forests. It was a Jeep
safari I opted for. The ride was accompanied by the forest department guards,
which made it rather safer for a nomad like me.
Contended with my experience of wildlife
tour to Rajasthan, I headed on to visit the Kankwadi Fort. Lies amidst the
historic landmarks inside the park, Kankwadi Fort is the spot where
Emperor Aurangzeb once arrested Dara Shikoh, his brother.
Based on my experience, I can share that
the Ancient Shiva Temple is another amazing site to visit. Dating back to the 6th-13th century AD, the
site is now deformed but the ruins here capture the attention of the visitors.
That was my experience to visit the
Sariska National Park. Hope you will have a great too!
