Sariska National Park
Safari & Zones
Navigate the rugged Aravalli forests, royal ruins, and untamed tiger territory. Discover zone maps, timings, jeep permits, and booking guidelines.
Royal Bengal Tigers
Protected tiger habitat supported by active conservation
Heritage Ruins
10th-century Kankwari Fort & Neelkanth Temples
Rich Biodiversity
Leopards, striped hyenas, sambar deer, and diverse birdlife
Project Tiger Hub
Pioneering tiger relocation sanctuary since 1978
Sariska Safari Zones & Landscape Detailing
Sariska is demarcated into distinct safari circuits offering diverse topography, historical ruins, and varied big cat territories.
Zone 1: Core Wilderness & Waterholes
Landscape: Dense Anogeissus pendula forest, steep valleys, rocky cliffs
Key Wildlife: High tiger movement, leopard activity near rocks, sambar, nilgai
Zone Highlights
- Changing wildlife activity
- Close to perennial watering holes
- Picturesque valleys
Zone 2: Pandupol & Sacred Trails
Landscape: Open grasslands, winding gorges, seasonal stream beds
Key Wildlife: Tigers, wild boars, langurs, spotted deer, peacocks
Zone Highlights
- Pandupol Hanuman Temple access
- Scenic waterfall during monsoons
- Great birding corridor
Zone 3: Kankwari Fort & Deep Valleys
Landscape: Rugged plateau, historic hill tracks, dry deciduous cover
Key Wildlife: Tigers, Indian leopards, striped hyenas, desert foxes
Zone Highlights
- Historic 10th-century Kankwari Fort
- Panoramic Aravalli ridge views
- Low tourist congestion
Zone 4: Kalighati & Buffer Zones
Landscape: Scrub forest, lake peripheries, undulating open terrain
Key Wildlife: Marsh crocodiles, chital, jungle cats, crested serpent eagles
Zone Highlights
- Buffer zone exploration
- Ideal for macro and landscape photography
- Less commercial crowd
Timing & Formats
Safari Shifts & Vehicle Options
Safari runs in two distinct shifts every day with choice of Gypsy or Canter vehicles.
Morning Safari
- Seasonal wildlife activity
- Pleasant climate
- Golden hour wildlife photography
Evening Safari
- Active watering hole encounters
- Sunset landscapes
- Nocturnal wildlife awakening
Full Day / Exclusive Safari
- Multi-zone access permit
- Dedicated expert naturalist
- Maximum time in deep core zones
Where Ancient History Meets The Untamed Wild
Spread across 881 sq km in the Alwar district of Rajasthan, Sariska Tiger Reserve is cradled within the world's oldest fold mountain range—the Aravallis. Formerly the private royal hunting reserve of the Maharajas of Alwar, it was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1955 and became part of Project Tiger in 1978.
Beyond big cats, Sariska is home to unique historical marvels deep inside its forest boundaries, including the 10th-century Kankwari Fort, where Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb briefly imprisoned his brother Dara Shikoh, and the sacred Pandupol Temple linked to the Mahabharata.
- Carry valid original Govt ID proof matching your booking name.
- Jeep Safari accommodates max 6 persons; Canter accommodates 20.
- Safari zones and entry gates are allotted by the Forest Department.
- Maintain silence; avoid bright clothes (wear earth/khaki tones).
- Smoking, drinking, plastic littering, and drone flying are strictly prohibited.
Reserve Your Sariska Safari Seat Today
Request available safari jeeps with local guide support. Availability, gates, and zone allocation remain subject to Forest Department rules.