- The Sariska Tiger Reserve is located in the Alwar district of the state of Rajasthan, India.
- It is famous for ancient temples, ruins, and forts, including the Kankwari Fort.
- It was originally a hunting ground for the royal family of Alwar.
- In 1955, the area was declared a wildlife sanctuary.
- In 1978, Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary was designated as a tiger reserve.
- In 1979, Sariska wildlife sanctuary became a National Park.
- Area: The Sariska Tiger Reserve has a total area of 1,203.34 square kilometers (464.70 square miles).
- Core/critical tiger habitat: 881.11 sq.km.
- Buffer/peripheral area: 322.23 sq.km.
- Total: 1203.34 sq.km.
- Hills: The reserve is situated in the Aravalli Range.
- River: Ruparel River flow through the tiger reserve.
- Flora: Northern Tropical Dry Deciduous Forests (Dhok, Khair, Tendu etc.), Northern Tropical Thorn Forests (Babul, Khejri etc.)
- Dhok (Anogeissus pendula) covers over 40 percent of the forested area of Sariska Tiger Reserve.
- Fauna: Royal Bengal Tiger, Leopards, Hyenas, Caracal, Sambar Deer, Spotted Deer, Rufous Tailed Hare, Grey Francolin, White rumped Vulture, Indian Python, Monitor Lizard, Indian Star Tortoise etc.