Best One Day Trips From Delhi

Delhi to Sariska Day Tour

Duration: 14-15 Hours Private AC Car Jungle Safari

Leave the busy streets of the capital behind and enjoy a full-day wildlife escape on this private Delhi to Sariska day tour. In a single day you travel from city traffic to forest tracks, explore the Aravalli hills, and join an exciting safari inside Sariska Tiger Reserve.

Sariska National Park lies in Rajasthan’s Alwar district, about 200–220 km from Delhi, and is known for its rocky hills, dry deciduous forest and man-made lakes. The reserve is home to Bengal tigers, leopards, jackals, hyenas, sambar, chital, nilgai, wild boar, langurs, and many bird species, making it a highly rewarding day-trip destination.

Bengal Tiger sighted at Sariska Tiger Reserve during Delhi day tour

Pick Up Point: Comfortable pick-up from your hotel, home stay or the airport in Delhi / NCR.

Best Time to Visit: October to March (cooler weather & high visibility). Park availability depends on forest permits.

Timings: Departure around 05:30–06:00 AM with late-evening return to Delhi.

Tour Highlights

  • Same-day round trip from Delhi to Sariska Tiger Reserve in a private air-conditioned car with driver.
  • Chance to spot Bengal tigers, leopards, deer, antelope, wild boar, monkeys and a variety of birdlife in their natural habitat.
  • Guided jeep or canter safari inside Sariska National Park, following forest-department rules.
  • Scenic drive through the beautiful Aravalli hills, with time to appreciate the landscape and rural Rajasthan.

Detailed Itinerary (Sample Plan)

(Note: Safari timings strictly depend on the slots provided by the Forest Department.)

  • 05:30–06:00 AM (Departure from Delhi): Your day starts early with a pick-up from Delhi/NCR. Sit back as you drive towards Sariska, watching the transition from urban scenery to the rustic Aravalli hills.
  • Late Morning (Arrival & Safari Prep): Arrive near Sariska Tiger Reserve. Freshen up while your driver/representative helps coordinate the entry gate formalities and permits for your booked safari.
  • Midday (Jungle Safari): Board your open jeep/canter. Your naturalist driver takes you along forest tracks, open grasslands, and water bodies. Keep your eyes peeled for tigers, leopards, and other incredible wildlife for the next 2-3 hours.
  • Afternoon (Lunch & Relaxation): After an exciting safari, relax over lunch at a local resort or restaurant near the park. Share your sightings and unwind.
  • Evening (Return Drive): In the late afternoon, begin the comfortable return journey to Delhi.
  • Late Evening (Drop-off): Arrive back in Delhi and get dropped off at your preferred location, concluding your wildlife escape.

What’s Included

  • Pick-up and drop-off from Delhi hotel/airport.
  • Round-trip travel by private AC car with driver.
  • Fuel, toll taxes, parking charges, and state taxes.
  • Basic bottled water in the vehicle.
  • Driver allowances and local service taxes.

What’s Not Included

  • Forest Safari permits, jeep/canter charges, and park entry fees (payable as per official rates).
  • Meals, drinks, and personal snacks.
  • Naturalist/Guide outside of the shared safari vehicle.
  • Camera fees inside the park (if applicable).
  • Gratuities (tips) for driver or safari staff.
Safari Tip: Light, comfortable clothing in earthy/natural colours, closed shoes, a hat, sunglasses, and a good camera or binoculars are highly recommended. Remember, the jungle is unpredictable, so enjoy the forest atmosphere alongside the thrill of spotting wildlife!