Sariska

Sariska

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2 days Oct–Jun

Tiger reserve of the Aravalis

Why this weekend?

Tiger sightingsFort ruinsJeep safari
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The day-by-day plan

Day 1Day 1 · The safari
  1. Jeep safari
  2. Tiger watch
  3. Lake stop

Geography & terrain

Sariska lies in the Alwar district of Rajasthan, 107 km from Jaipur and 35 km from Alwar — the tiger park of the region, its 1955 reserve, the safaris and the fort set on the Aravalli's hills.

History & culture

The park's story runs with the 1955 wildlife era — the tiger reserve of the 1955 founding and the 1978 tiger project of the Rajasthan, with the park's modern role as the wildlife stop of the Alwar circuit and the home of the jeep safaris and the 1955-era park and the Kankwari fort; the park's history of the 2004 tiger decline and the 2016 reintroduction and the lake edges, gives Sariska its tiger character.

Where to stay

Budget

₹1,500–3,500/night

Mid-range

₹3,500–7,000/night

Comfort

₹7,000+/night

Things to do

Tiger safaris
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Tiger safaris

Forest forts
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Forest forts

Hill temples
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Hill temples

Lake edges
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Lake edges

Watchtower decks
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Watchtower decks

Eat & drink

  • Dal baati churma
  • Gatte ki sabzi
  • Lal maans (mutton curry)
  • Pyaaz kachori

Getting there

Fly
Jaipur (JAI) / Jodhpur (JDH) / Udaipur (UDR)
Train
Jaipur & Jodhpur junctions
Road from Delhi
300 km / 5 hr to Jaipur
Getting around
Autos, cycle-rickshaws, app taxis in cities

Budget snapshot

Total
₹10,000–18,000 (2 days)
Per day · Stay
₹1,500–7,000/night
Per day · Food
₹600–1,000
Per day · Transport
₹1,200–1,600
Per day · Activities
₹2,500–2,900

Month by month

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Practical info

  • Language: Hindi (Rajasthani dialects) (English understood in tourist spots)
  • Best window: Oct–Jun
  • Connectivity: good 4G in towns
  • UPI/cards widely accepted; keep small cash for hill and market stops

Practical tips

  • The season (Oct–Jun) holds the sightings
  • The safaris ask the bookings
  • The drives ask the early starts

Frequently asked questions

The tiger park of the Aravalli.

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The safaris, the fort and the temple.

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