Experience thrilling Safaris, led by trained guides, tracking pug marks and following wild animal calls to locate the elusive Royal Bengal Tiger. The standard safari heads towards Pandupol a 35-ft-waterfall arising from the crest of the Aravalli Ridge. It is believed that the Pandavas had spent a part of their exile at this location. Kankwari Fort located west of the reserve’s core area is the sprawling ruin of a 16th-century castle. Built on a hilltop it provides panoramic views of the forest and the city. The ancient Neelkanth Mahadeva temple is located deep in the buffer zone of the reserve with beautiful Khajuraho like stone carvings.

While looking out for the majestic tigers, also look out for the wily langur and the stately nilgai. The rich avifauna guarantees sightings of species such as the white-breasted kingfisher, peacocks, grey patridges etc. This is the perfect haven for spotting migratory birds from Europe, Central Asia, and other regions. The park is also replete with structures of historical and religious interest, like the ruins of old forts and temples, with trails meandering right through the centre of the reserve. A mere 100 meters from the Neelkath temple stands an oversized, monolithic stone statue of the Jain Tirthankar Shantinath.

Tourist spots near the park include the Bhangarh Fort built in the 17th century by Raja Madho Singh. It holds the distinction of being one of the most haunted places in India. Popular legend states that the town was cursed by an evil magician and was subsequently abandoned. The charming Siliserh Lake established in 1845, is a manmade wonder and is spread more than 10 kilometres. Bala Quila Fort, also known as the Alwar Fort spread over an area of 5 kilometres, stands at a formidable height of 1000 feet with 15 large towers, 51 small towers and 446 openings for musketry.

In 1979 the Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary was integrated under Project Tiger, a Government of India undertaking. Due to loss of the tiger population in Sariska, tigers were relocated from the Ranthambore Park. Since then, an active implementation of the conservation policies has helped the Sanctuary sustain its wildlife, making it popular among worldwide. It is rich in mineral resources like copper, but despite the Supreme Court’s 1991 ban on mining in this area, marble mining continues to threaten the environment. Secondly, there are 16 village settlements sheltering 5000 people and 30000 animals within the Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary. Hence issues like poaching, traffic, land settlement often threatens the delicate ecological balance of the area. Thirdly, The huge number of pilgrims visiting the temples within the Sariska Reserve has adversely affected the ecosystem of the forest. These pilgrimage site causes problems for wildlife, due to heavy traffic. If given proper protection, these semi-arid forests can even support high ungulate (camels, horses, hippos and other herbivorous mammals) population.