A Contribution to the Flora of Sariska Tiger Reserve, Alwar District, Rajasthan
Abstract
Sariska Tiger Reserve, one of the 15 Tiger reserves of India, is located in the undulating plateau lands and wide valleys of the hill ranges of Aravalli system, near the civil district of Alwar in Rajasthan. Established in the year 1978-79, it is about 140 km from Jaipur on Jaipur-Delhi State Highway and spreads over a total area of 800 sq. km with a core area of 498 sq. km. The reserve consisting of 37 forest blocks is a classic example of a rare amalgamation of natural history and archaeology. The 9th and 10th century ruins of the Siva temple of Grah Rajer, the Mediaeval fort of Kankwari and the Tomb of Lord Bhartrihari add to the grandeur of this reserve which abounds in wild life. The paper deals with a short history, Topography, Fauna & Vegetation of the area.Downloads
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