The picturesque Siliserh Lake lies along the
edge of the Sariska Tiger Reserve and a charming
hunting lodge overlooking it, is a marvelous place
for visitors to stay. The dry deciduous forests of
the ancient Arvalli range, are excellent tiger,
country and sariska, was once the royal reserve of
the rulers of always. Declared a sanctuary in 1955,
it became a tiger Reserve in 1979 under Project
Tiger.
Herds of sambar, chital, nilgai and sounders of wild
boar - the prey population for predator like the
tiger and leopard, roam the 7656.80 sq.km. Reserve.
Others carnivores include the hyena, jungle cat, and
caracal. Interestingly enough, the dhole or wild dog
has bee sighted in the Park only in the last few
years. The Park ahs hides carefully located near the
water holes. These afford fine opportunities for
viewing and photographing wildlife
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