A Complete Travel Guide to Sariska National Park

Do you want to go for a tiger safari at cheap rates in India?
Well, you might have also done research on it and found that nothing comes cheap.

Ranthambore Tiger Reserve, well known for the dense tiger population could cost you a number of pounds for the safari packages. Don’t worry, we are here to guide you better.

There is another well-known tiger reserve in the Alwar region of Rajasthan state i.e Sariska Tiger Reserve. Here, you can have tiger sightings. This park covers an area of around 800 square km with scrub-thorn arid forests, grassland, rocky hills, and deciduous forests.

And here is the ultimate guide for it…..

How to reach the Sariska Tiger Reserve?

Sariska National Park is located in the Indian state of Rajasthan in the Alwar region. Unfortunately, this park is not easily accessible by plane or train and you need to move by car. The nearest station to the park is Alwar Junction. It is around 3-4 hours from Delhi and 2 hours from Jaipur.

If you reach Sariska National Park, by train at Alwar junction then you can catch a cab from the station and it will just take an hour to reach the park.

Approximate Distance from the Major Cities

Here is the approximate distance of the park from the major cities:

Distance from Ajmer is 240 km
Distance from Delhi is 200 km
Distance from Agra is 200 km
Distance from Jaipur is just 110 km

Timings of Sariska Tiger Safari

There are three timings of Sariska Tiger Safari in a day from May to October. These safaris run once in the morning at around 6 am and then at around 3:30 pm in the evening. These safaris run for around 3 hours at a time. So, if you want to see a tiger, you should have enough time in a day for a safari.

Also, the safari timings might vary based on the weather at different times of the year. Only the approved vehicles have entrances in the Sariska National Park. Inside the park, all the vehicles need to follow a particular route and should leave the park in the evening at 6:30 pm.

How to book a Sariska Tiger Reserve Safari?

In order to book tickets for a Sariska Tiger Reserve Safari, it’s also a task to do in advance. Also, there is an option to book the tickets online but that won’t be safest.

Reach out to the ticket counter at the park and book your tickets.

You need to give three types of fees that are a park permit fee, a jeep fee, and a photography fee.

The Best Time to Visit Sariska National Park

The ultimate time to visit Sariska National Park is anytime between October and May. The best time to sight a tiger is between March to May. This national park is ideal for Tiger sightings because the forest is not very big in size.

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Nearby attractions around the Sariska National Park

You can visit Bhangarh fort near the Sariska national park. It is just 30 km from the Sariska Tiger reserve. Alwar city is also known for certain lakes and forts. There is also Chand Baori step well which is another major attraction near the park located around 50 km from Sariska National park.