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Tourist Attractions in Sariska

Introduction to Sariska

Sariska in Rajasthan is one of the most well known wildlife sanctuaries in India. This place also has a historical significance and the mention of the place in religious texts of the Hindus dates back to 5th century B.C.

How to reach Sariska

The nearest rail station to Sariska is Alwar , about 37 km from the place, connecting to all major parts of Rajasthan and beyond. The Jaipur Airport lies closest to Sariska. To reach Sariska, you can avail the flights from Indian Airlines,jet Airways and Sahara. This wildlife sanctuary is located off the Delhi �Alwar-Sariska Road. There are road connections between Sariska and Alwar too.

History of Sariska

Travel to Sariska and you will feel the centuries old history of the place. The history of Sariska is as old as 5th century BC when it was mentioned in the Hindu sacred texts that the Pandavas took shelter in Sariksa during the years of seclusion. Under the Mughul rule in the middle ages, the Knakwari Fort was used by Aurangazeb to imprison his brother. During the 8th to 12th century. The rich residents of Sariska constructed a number of temples in the region which still stand as symbols of the glorious past of Sariska. Maharaja Jai Singh started the campaign of converting the region to a protected area in the 20th century which led to Sariska being declare a wildlife sanctuary by the Government in 1958.In 1979, It became a part of the prestigious Tiger project.

Tourist Attractions in Sariska

Apart from the major tourist attraction of Sariska, the Sariska National Park, there are a few other places worth visiting to if you are traveling to Sariska. Make sure to go through these places if you travel to Sariska and make your Sariska Travel a memorable one. These places are
Tourist Attractions in Sariska
Sariska National Park Hanuman Temple Pandupole
Kankawadi Fort    

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