Tigers of the Aravallis · Rajasthan city guide

Sariska, tigers of the Aravallis

Dry forest, rocky valleys and old ruins in the Aravalli hills, the closest tiger reserve to Delhi and a short drive from Jaipur.

Things to do Good to pack Getting there Good to know

Ideal stay1–2 nights

Best timeOctober – June

Nearest railAlwar Junction

From JaipurAbout 110 km

About Sariska

Why visit.

Sariska was once the hunting ground of the rulers of Alwar. It became a wildlife sanctuary in 1955 and a tiger reserve under Project Tiger in 1978.

By 2005 its tigers had been lost to poaching. In 2008 Sariska became the first reserve in India to bring tigers back by moving them from Ranthambore, and the population has grown again since.

Besides tigers, the forest is home to leopards, sambar, nilgai, jungle cats and many birds, among temples, forts and abandoned villages.

01 / Things to do

Top things to do in Sariska.

Sariska Tiger ReserveJeep and canter safaris through forest, grassland and rocky hills.
Kankwari FortA remote hill fort inside the reserve, with sweeping views over the forest.
Neelkanth templesRuined temples from around the 6th to 10th centuries, deep in the hills.
PandupolA Hanuman temple by a waterfall, linked in legend to the Pandavas.
Bhangarh FortThe famous ruined town, about an hour away.
AlwarThe City Palace, Bala Quila and museum, about 35 km away.

Our tip: Safari permits are limited in peak season. We book them as soon as your dates are confirmed.

Attraction guides

A safari vehicle in the forest at Ranthambore

Tiger reserve

Sariska Tiger Reserve

Wooded valleys and rocky hills in the Aravallis, close to Delhi and Jaipur, where tigers have made a remarkable return.

02 / Good to pack

Ready for the jungle.

Lodge diningMost visitors eat at their resort between safaris.
Neutral coloursPack khaki, olive and beige clothes for safari.
Warm layersWinter mornings in an open jeep are cold. Bring a jacket, hat and gloves.
Binoculars & zoom lensMany sightings are at a distance.

03 / Getting there

How to reach Sariska.

By airJaipur airport is about 2.5 hours away. Delhi airport is about 4 hours away.
By railAlwar Junction, on the Delhi–Jaipur line, is about 35 km away.
By roadAbout 4 hours from Delhi and 2.5–3 hours from Jaipur.

04 / Good to know