About the place
Sariska, in Rajasthan, the erstwhile royal preserve of the rulers of
Alwar, became a sanctuary in the year 1958. The sanctuary came under the
Project Tiger in 1979 and became a national park in 1982.
It
is located at Kankwari fort, near Alwar, on the Delhi - Jaipur Highway. The
terrain is predominantly hilly, as it lies in the Aravalli range. It has
total area of 788 sq. kilometres, with a core area of approximately 474 sq.
kilometres. The beautiful Siliserh Lake runs along the edge of the reserve,
with a quaint hunting lodge overlooking it.
About the Hotel
At the entrance to the sanctuary is the imposing Sariska Palace. Built at
the close of 19th century by Maharajah Jai Singh of Alwar, this Palace was
originally a royal hunting lodge.
Conveniently located 199 kms. from Delhi and 120 kms from Jaipur, Sariska
Palace is today a Palace Hotel with all the amenities to make the guest feel
like a maharajah. The terrace overlooking the virgin forests with its deer
herds, wild boar and a variety of birds can be an unforgettable experience.
Access
» Airport 125 km
» Railway Station 36 km
» Bus Stand 36 km
Address
Hotel Sariska Palace
Sariska,
Distt. Alwar,
Rajasthan (India)
