Best Time To Visit Sariska

Sariska National Park is one of the most visited national parks in the Alwar district of Jaipur, Rajasthan. Located around 107 kilometers away from Jaipur, this national park covers a vast expanse of 800 sq. kilometers area and is managed by the Government of Rajasthan. The National Park is divided into sections of deciduous forests, grasslands, rocky landscapes and steep cliffs. The sanctuary is also home to a variety of wildlife species such as leopards, Sambhar deer, hyenas, crocodiles, woodpeckers, boars, Indian tigers, peafowls and a number of other avian species and marsh animals. The Sariska National Park also encircles the 'Siliserh Lake' and the 'Jai Samand Lake', which are home to a number of crocodiles, water snakes and other amphibians. Although there are not many tourist destinations around Sariska, the National Park serves as the idyllic escape for tourists seeking tranquility and vast expanses of flora and fauna in Jaipur, Rajasthan.

Winter Season – October to March
The winter season, from October to march, is the most preferred season to visit Sariska National Park by the visitors because the winters has its beauty and the forest is bustling with greenery after the rainy season making the surroundings very pleasing and enchantingly beautiful. The flowers are in full bloom which adds a luster to the area around the lakes and other water bodies. Also, many migratory birds visits in winter, which will be causing great enthusiasm and eagerness of bird lovers. If you are traveling during the midwinter season between last December and early January, you must carry enough winter clothes to keep you warm in the wilderness of the forest.

Summer Season – April to June
Of course, the summer season, from April to June, is the least preferred season to visit this park due to the unbearable hot weather. The Sariska National park is really hot in the daytime and the temperature usually goes higher, up to the 48 degree Celsius. Though, it is very difficult for most of the people to roam around the forest in the unbearably hot sun in this season, but if you can tolerate the hot climate then you should visit during this season due to the two reasons: one is there is less crowd in this season and the second is there is a higher chance to sight the majestic Royal Bengal Tiger in this season, mostly in and around the water bodies of the tiger reserve. But of course, don’t forget to keep sunscreens, scarves, and sleeved cotton dresses with you to fight the blazing sun outside.

Monsoon Season – July to September
The monsoon months can never make the wildlife lovers happy, as all the protected reserves in the country are closed during that period but here’s something to compensate for that. The forest authorities of Sariska started Jungle Safari in Bala Quila buffer Zone intending to promote ecotourism in the region where the focus will be more on showcasing the natural richness of the forest rather than sighting tigers. The buffer zone tour of Sariska National Park will take tourists to places like Siliserh, Bala Quila and Dadikar forest area among others. Tourists can explore wildlife not only in the day but at night also.