107 km from Jaipur, Sariska National Park is larger than Ranthambor and has a similar topography. However, it does not have so many tigers and has not been so commercialized. Sprawling across an area of 800 sq km in the Northern Aravalis, it was declared a sanctuary in 1955 and became a National Park in 1979. The steep hills and narrow valleys, scrub-thorn arid forests, dry deciduous forests, rocks and grasses make a natural habitat for wide range of wildlife that exhibits ecological adoption and tolerance. Legacy of the Maharajas of Alwar, it boasts of historic pavilions and temples and the Kankwadi Fort nearby, which has a long and turbulent history. The best place and time to spot the wildlife and viewing game at Sariska is at the water holes at sunrise and dusk, when animals come here to drink water. The park has a good number of dangerous and lethal carnivores such as Leopards, Tigers, Wild Dogs, Jungle Cats, Civets Hyenas and Jackals along with herbivores such as Sambars, Chitals, Nilgais, Chausinghas, Wild Boars and Langurs. Besides these, one can also spot Rhesus Monkeys here, which can mostly be seen playing tricks upon each other around Tad vriksh. The colorful bird species found in this national reserve include Peafowls, Grey Partridges, Bush Quails, Sand Grouses, Tree Pies, Golden backed Wood s, crested Serpent Eagles and Great Indian horned Owls. Though, one can visit the park at any time of the year but the best time for viewing wildlife is in the winter season from October to April, as scorching summers cause animals to bury themselves deeper in the forests. Jeep Safaris are also available in the reserve.