Sariska National Park UPSC

  • Sariska National Park is located in the Alwar District of Rajasthan in India.
  • It is situated in the Aravalli Range.
  • Sariska’s forests was a hunting grounds for the Maharajas of Alwar.
  • In 1955, Sariska was officially recognized as a wildlife sanctuary.
  • In 1978, Sariska was declared a tiger reserve under the Project Tiger.
  • In 1979, Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary was declared a national park
  • Area: It covers an area of approximately 800 square kilometers.
  • Fort: The highest point in the Sariska National Park is the Kankwari Fort.
  • Hills: Pandupol Hills and the Bhairon Vilas Hills are situated in the park.
  • River: Ruparel river passes through the park.
  • Lake: Siliserh Lake is one of the prominent lake near the park.
  • Flora: Dhok, Salar, Khair, Ber, Rohida, Goria, Pharwa, Kachnar, Dhak, Semal etc.
  • Fauna: Tiger, leopards, Sambar Deer, Spotted Deer, Four-horned Antelope, Hyenas, Caracal, Jungle Cat, Common Mongoose, Palm Civet, Pangolin, Grey Francolin, Golden-backed Woodpecker, Indian Python, Russell’s Viper, Saw-scaled Viper etc.
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