The Sariska National Park, also known as the 'Sariska Tiger Reserve', it was declared a Wildlife Reserve in 1955 & later given the status of 'Tiger Reserve' which lies at a distance of 37 kilometers from Alwar in Rajasthan, India. Sharp cliffs of hills and narrow valleys of the Aravallis dominate the landscape of Sariska, whose forests are dry and deciduous. Within the Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary there are the ruins of medieval temples of Garh-Rajor, belonging to the 10th and 11th centuries. A 17th century castle on a sharp hilltop at Kankwari provides a panoramic view of flying Egyptian Vultures and Eagles. The area was declared a sanctuary in 1955 and became a National Park in 1979. It is a home to wild animals like the Leopard, Hyena, Wild Dog, Jackal, Jungle Cat, Bengal Fox, Common Palm Civet, Indian Hare, Ratel, Indian Grey Mongoose, Northern Palm Squirrel and the Tiger. Sariska National Park provides a home to animals such as the Sambar, Chausingha, Nilgai, Chital, Wild Boar, Langurs and Rhesus Monkeys. It is also home to different species of birds such as the Peafowl, Sand Grouse, Grey Partridge, Tree Pie, Bush Quail, Golden backed Wood Pecker, Great Indian Horned Owl and the Crested Serpent Eagle.
Program Details
Sariska Tiger Reserve
Jungle Safari, a guided tour with the wild life experts.
Interaction with native people of Sariska.
Herbarium Projects, an opportunity to collect varied leaves and identify them.
Brief about Tiger Conservation Project.
Hands on Experience of the wild life.
Photography Competition.
Key Learnings
Through this learning program students learn to live in a team and closely experience glory of mother nature and learn about the Tiger Conservation Project.
Students also learn about various animals and their lifestyles in their natural habitat.