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Sariska National Park

Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in the state Rajasthan and covers an area of 765.80 sq.km in the Aravali range. It was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1958 and came under the "Project Tiger" in the year 1979. There are also some historical monuments within the park that symbolizes the rich past of this area. It is famous for its varied species of flora & fauna and the scenic beauty of Aravali range.

Flora : The forest of Sariska is generally dry deciduous type with Dhok, Khair, Tendu, Ber, Surwal, and Goria are the major tree species which remain lush & green during monsoon & dry in summer.

Fauna : Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary is known for its tiger reserves. Other wildlife of the forest include Leopard, Wild Dog, Jungle Cat, Hyena, Jackal, Tiger, Sambar, Chittal, Nilgai, Wild Boar and Langur.

Avifauna : The park is an excellent place for birdwatching with a numerous bird species including peacocks, Peafowl, White Breasted Kingfisher, Wood peckers, Partridges, Quails, Tree Pies, Eagles, Parakeets and Vultures.

Kanwari Fort : It is a famous hostoric monument located within the sanctuary, where , Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb had imprisoned his brother Dara Shikoh.

Shiva Temple : There is ruins of an ancient Shiva temple dated back to 6th - 13th century AD located within the sanctuary which offers a great sight to visit.