Sarsika, with its awe inspiring craggy canyons and the tropical dry deciduous scrub jungles and limited water supply, was the western  limits of the distribution of the tiger in India. Tigers could be seen in the area even during the day time till 2002 or so. But unfortunately, due to poaching and many other reasons Tigers have disappeared from Sariska. The State Government is now doing an all out effort to re-introduce Tiger in Sariska under the technical supervision of the Wildlife Institute of India  and has sent the detailed proposals, to Government Of India, for Re-introduction of Tigers in Sariska.

 Sariska is a special Tiger Reserve also because the natural history of the ecosystem combines with the rich history of the country. The ruins of Shiv temples and a few Jain temples that exist in the archaeological complex of Garh Rajore, belong to a period between 8th and 10th century. The abandoned fort of Kankwari tells of the grim story of the Moghul Empire , where Prince Darah Shikoh was kept in prison for years by his younger brother Aurangzeb. Pandupole, with a legend of Pandava period, Narainimata temple and Bharthari temple are the centres of attraction for thousands of pilgrims.

Terrain - The terrain of  Sariska  is hilly with numerous valleys, both wide and narrow, and expansive undulating plateaus. The characteristic features of the Aravalli range - sharp hog -black ridges - are conspicuous in the Reserve. Most of the high ridges are  composed of quartzite conglomerates and grits.