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Sariska National Park
The Sariska wild life sanctuary in State of Rajasthan provides
great spots for nature lovers and was once the hunting reserve
of the Maharaja of Alwar .The dry and deciduous forest of
Sariska is home to numerous wild animals, including Leopard,
Wild Dog, Jungle Cat, Hyena, Jackal, and Tiger. These feed
on an abundance of prey species such as Sambar, Chitel,
Nilgai, Chausingha, Wild Boar and Langur. Sariska is also
well known for its large population of Rhesus Monkeys. The
prime attraction is the Tiger.
The sanctuary also boasts of a rich and varied bird life
these include Parakeets, Storks, Pheasant, Oriels, Eagles,
Peafowl, Grey Partridge, Bush Quail, Sand Grouse, Tree Pie,
Golden backed Wood Pecker, Crested Serpent Eagle, the Great
Indian Horned Owl and the National bird peacock!
Sharp cliffs of hills and narrow valleys of the Aravallis
dominate the landscape of Sariska, whose forests are dry
and deciduous. Besides the wild life the sanctuary is a
great place for those interested in art and archeology as
within the Sariska wildlife sanctuary there are the ruins
of medieval temples, belonging to the 10th and 11th centuries.
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