Sharp cliffs of hills and narrow valleys of the Aravallis dominate the landscape of Sariska, whose forests are dry and deciduous. Within the Sariska wildlife sanctuary there are the ruins of medieval temples of Garh-Rajor, belonging to the 10th and 11th centuries.

A 17th century castle on a sharp hilltop at Kankwari, provides a panoramic view of flying Egyptian vultures and eagles. The area was declared a sanctuary in 1955 and became a National Park in 1979.

The Sariska park is home to numerous carnivores 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, which are found in large numbers around Talvriksh.

The avian world is also well represented with a rich and varied birdlife. These include Peafowl, Grey Partridge, Bush Quail, Sand Grouse, Tree Pie, Golden backed Wood Pecker, Crested Serpent Eagle and the Great Indian Horned Owl.

The Sariska National Park in Rajasthan, India is especially known for its population of Tigers and the best time to visit the Sariska wildlife sanctuary is perhaps during the months of October through June, though the sanctuary is open for wildlife tours all year round. You successfully spot quite a few wild animals as they come to the water holes to freshen up during the summer months when there is an acute shortage of water at the Sariska wildlife national park.

The special and interesting feature of the Sariska wildlife national park, Rajasthan, India is that apart from the fact that you get an opportunity to be close to wild animals and observe their lifestyle from close quarters you also get an opportunity to tour to historical sites such as the ruins of the Neelkanth temples, the Kankwari Fort and the Sariska Palace that has now been converted into a heritage hotel. Ruins of the Garh-Rajor temples are also located within the Sariska Wildlife sanctuary.