Peak Season
Sariska Tiger Reserve in December
Rajasthan, India
December frosts the Aravallis and sends every warm-blooded creature in Sariska looking for sunshine — including you, and including the tigers.
The December story
The most accessible peak-season tiger experience in India. Three hours from Delhi, a world away from everything.
Why December scores 5/5
Weather
Peak season — winter wildlife
Roads & Access
self drive: Any car. NH48 excellent. Inside park by authorized jeep.. road condition: Excellent highway from both Delhi and Jaipur.. public transport: Train to Alwar (well-connected). Buses/shared autos to park gate.. from nearest city: Jaipur→Sariska: 110km 2.5hrs. Delhi→Sariska: 200km 4.5hrs. Alwar→Sariska: 35km 45min.. last km difficulty: easy
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 4/5. rescue: SDRF Rajasthan. helpline: Rajasthan Tourism: 0141-5110598. ambulance: 108 (reliable from Alwar). police station: Sariska (in park area). nearest hospital: Alwar District Hospital (35km) — good facility
Network
VI: Yes, JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Good signal at park periphery. Patchy inside core forest zone.
Kids
Kid-friendly (4/5) — Most accessible tiger reserve from Delhi — short drive, Shorter safari routes suitable for younger attention spans, Neelkanth temples add non-wildlife interest, RTDC lodge inside park is family-friendly
Elevation
350m — Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓families
- ✓first-timers
- ✓couples
- ✓photographers
Who should think twice
- ✗budget-travellers
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5/5 | Peak season — cool Aravalli mornings, tiger territory |
| February | 5/5 | Peak season — excellent conditions |
| March | 4/5 | Good sightings, warming |
| April | 4/5 | Hot but high sighting probability |
| May | 3/5 | May turns Sariska into a heat mirage — the Aravallis shimmer, the rock radiates, and only the most determined safari-goers remain. |
| June | 3/5 | Extreme heat, pre-monsoon |
| July | 1/5 | PARK CLOSED — monsoon |
| August | 1/5 | PARK CLOSED — monsoon |
| September | 1/5 | PARK CLOSED — monsoon |
| October | 4/5 | Park reopens — green and uncrowded |
| November | 5/5 | November brings Sariska's groove back — cool air, dry scrub starting to thin, and the reliable weekend migration from Delhi and Jaipur bringing the park to life. |
| Decemberviewing | 5/5 | Peak season — winter wildlife |
Practical Details
How to reach
Jaipur→Sariska: 110km 2.5hrs. Delhi→Sariska: 200km 4.5hrs. Alwar→Sariska: 35km 45min.. Roads: Excellent highway from both Delhi and Jaipur.. Self-drive: Any car. NH48 excellent. Inside park by authorized jeep.. Public transport: Train to Alwar (well-connected). Buses/shared autos to park gate.. Last stretch: easy
Elevation
350m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
mid-range
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