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Sariska Tour
Sariska is mainly known for the Sariska Wildlife sanctuary and Tiger Reserve. This small town in Rajasthan is a fascinating place, where one can visit the rich heritage sites and enjoy the beauty of nature. If you are an animal lover and a sincere admirer of Nature, then come and spend an exciting holiday in Sariska.
Sariska - Location
Sariska, which covers an area of 800 sq.kms (including a core area of 498 sq km) is located in the Western state of Rajasthan, India. The Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary is located at a distance of 107 kms from Jaipur, the capital city of Rajasthan.
Sariska - When To Visit
The best time to visit Sariska is between November and March. During this time the weather is tolerable and usually it is quite pleasant.
Sariska - Excursions
You can take a tour of various interesting places around Sariska. For instance, you can visit the Neelkanth Shiva temples, which were built between the 6th and 13th century AD. They are at a distance of 32 kms from the Wildlife sanctuary.
Tal Vrakhsha, which is located at a distance of 20 kms from the Sariska Complex. Here one can visit the Ganga Mata and Lord Shiva temples, one can also spot a lot of monkeys here.
Sariska - Getting There
Sariska is merely 35 kms from Alwar, so one can take a bus or a cab from Alwar. One can also come to Sariska from Jaipur, which is very well connected to other cities by air, rail and roads. From Jaipur one can also go to the Wildlife Sanctuary by Jeep.
Sariska - Accommodation
At Sariska one can stay at the RTDC hotels or the Sariska Palace. Since, Alwar is quite close, one an even stay at a hotel there.
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