Sariska Tiger Reserve

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Status: Seasonal: core closed July–September; Wednesday closure.

Aravalli tiger reserve near Alwar, notable for tiger reintroduction, with safaris and the Pandupol Hanuman temple inside.

Sariska Tiger Reserve in Alwar district lies in the dry forests and rocky valleys of the Aravallis, within reach of Jaipur and Delhi. Tigers were reintroduced here from Ranthambore after local extinction, and the population has since grown. Visitors take jeep or canter safaris, and the reserve also contains the Pandupol Hanuman temple and the ruins of Kankwari Fort. The core area closes during the monsoon.

Highlights

Tiger reintroduction success story
Pandupol Hanuman temple
Kankwari Fort

Tips

Pandupol visitors also pay reserve fees.

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Photo: Shivalir

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