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Area
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Core : 497 sq. km.
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Buffer : 369 sq. km.
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Total : 866 sq. km
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Longitude : 79°17' to 76°34'N
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Latitude : 27°5' to 27°33' E
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Altitude : 300 m. to 722 m. MSL
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Rainfall
: Average 650mm
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Temperature
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Minimum : 0°C
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Maximum : 41.5°C
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Seasons
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Monsoon : July to September
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Winter : December to February
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Summer : March to June
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TOURISM
Sariska is in easy approach of the visitors. It is about
200 km from Delhi and 140 km from Jaipur. The Reserve remains
open through out the year for tourists. Generally, Indian
tourists visit during monsoon whereas foreigners visit during
winter.
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HIGHWAYS
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The two state highways pass through the heart of the Reserve
and proposed National Park. They are the most disturbing factor
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PLACES NEARBY
A mere 107 km away from Sariska National Park is situated
the pink city of Jaipur, founded by Maharaja Jai Singh.
The town with its forts, palaces, and museums should not
be missed. Other historical cities like Jodhpur (331 km)
and Udaipur (405 km) are well approachable by rail and road
from Jaipur.
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REACHING
THERE
Sariska National Park is 200 km from Delhi and 107 km from
Jaipur. Tourists conveniently drive down from both these urban
centers. Buses that ply between Delhi and Jaipur also go via
Alwar and Sariska. The nearest rail junction is Alwar at a
distance of 35 km, from where you can hire a taxi or travel
by bus to the park. The nearest national airport is Jaipur,
the capital of Rajasthan.
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STAYING THERE
There is good and reasonably priced accommodation
in and around Sariska National Park. Options range from forest
lodges to the former royal residence of the Maharaja of Alwar.
Sariska Palace Hotel, RTDC Tiger Den Tourist Bungalow, Siliserh
Palace Hotel, Hotel Lake Palace are few of the popular ones.
Eating is no cause for concern as most of these rest houses
and hotels provide Continental as well as Indian cuisine.
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Desgination
and Address
of the Official
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Telephone
No.
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Fax
No.
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E-mail
address
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Field
Director
Sariska Tiger Reserves,
P.O. Thanaganzi, District Alwar, Rajasthan |
0144-2841333
(O) +(R) 0141-2355199(R) (Jaipur) |
2344243-Pvt.
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LINKS TO THE OUTSIDE WORLD
Telephone facilities are available at
all the places providing accommodation. Stamped mail may also
be left for dispatch at the forest reserve itself. The town
nearest to Sariska Park is Alwar where good medical (chemists,
hospitals) and communication (post, telegraph, phone and fax)
facilities are available.
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TRAVEL TIPS
During
summer, light cottons are suitable, but for the winters,
woolen
clothing is recommended. While staying out for the night
in one of the park's many hides, carrying your own sleeping
bag
is advisable although provisions for food can be made at
one of the region's many hotels and lodges.
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CONTACT
FIELD DIRECTOR
Field
Director,
Sariska Tiger Reserves,
P.O. Thanaganzi,
District Alwar,
Rajasthan
0144-841333(O)
0141-355199® (Jaipur)
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