Of all the vacations we take in a year, perhaps the one we wait eagerly for is the winter vacation.
Indians have some kind of an inexplicable and undying romance with the winter season, and this romance finds expression through the activities we partake during this season. So what are your plans for the coming winter? Are you still thinking? Fine, let us help.
Why not this winter schedule a rendezvous with the royalty of the woods in Rajasthan; to be precise, why not take a trip to the Sariska National Park? Like the idea? Then you will like more to read it.
Why is it so famous?
Above 800 sq km in area, the Sariska National Park is a dream for all the naturalists around the world. It is located in the Aravali hills and hence naturally, the reserve is blessed with abundance of unique plants and trees that sustain, condition, and nurture wildlife.
The rambling geography is the fecund land for a forest of deciduous dry trees. Also intermittently will meet your eyes thorny tropical greens. The beautiful vegetative bed of hills and its inlying narrow valleys in the Aravalli, also grow bushy shrubs. And it is this green universe that takes care of a diverse and coexisting fauna in Sariska.
Carnivorous animals, if did you never see before, you must make the worthwhile experience happen no sooner than later. Sariska brags about its conservational approach towards the community of tigers. Perhaps it is this concern that has helped the park to evolve as a safe habitat for many wild beasts aside from tigers. Hence will you find here a host of other animals like Wild Boar, Leopard, Sambar, Wild Dog, Jackal, Jungle Cat, Civets Hyena, as well as Tiger, Nilgai, Wild Boar, Langur, Rhesus Monkeys, Chital, Chausingha.
Ornithologists too find this place an amazement as they walk past Great Indian horned Owl, Peafowl, Bush Quail, Sand Grouse, Grey Partridge, Tree Pie, Crested Serpent Eagle, and Golden backed Woodpecker.
Location
The Sariska National Park is located in Alwar district of Rajasthan. The precise address is - Subhash Chowk Station Road, Malakhera, Alwar, Rajasthan 301406.
What is the best time to go?
Well, Sariska in truth, can be reached well nigh any time of the year. If a summer trip plan is under development, then the most opportune time should be around the months of April, May, and June. Albeit, the place being Rajasthan, its climate will unerringly challenge the mental grit of the visitors. But you can go during the wintry months too. From October through February, Sariska Safari is a great recreation. And this is what we are encouraging you to undertake this winter.
Sariska Safari
Your way to discover the unknown of the forest world and to commune with it will be via a Sariska Safari. It is a jeep safari that journeys you through the tortuous course in the jungle. You should not be worried about your protection, for the responsibility will be shouldered by the guards from the forest department. In addition to that, your ride will take place in a car with invincible grills.
The jeep safaris take place twice a day, so you can choose an appropriate time as per your convenience. To book the jeep safari you have to visit the Forest Reception Office. Today you also have the option of booking the ticket online. For more details check out the official website of the National Park and contact them.
How to reach?
By Rail - Nearest station is Alwar Junction
By Flight - Nearest airport if Jaipur
Important facts
It is better to carry your own medicines because the closest medical shops and hospital is located in Alwar. So do not waste your time; plan a holiday now and get ready to fly!
Author : Satarupa Hajra