Delhi to Sariska Distance, Route & Travel Tips

Sariska is one of North India’s finest weekend getaways, a tiger reserve tucked into the Aravalli hills of Rajasthan, just a few hours from the capital. If you are planning a trip and wondering about routes, road conditions, what time to leave, and where to stop, this guide covers everything you need, including places to stay in Sariska. And by the end, you will know exactly where to stay once you arrive.

Delhi to Sariska Distance — The Numbers

The Delhi to Sariska distance is approximately 200 kilometres, depending on your starting point within the city and your exact destination in Sariska. From central Delhi, most travellers reach Sariska in 3 to 4 hours by road.

Here is a quick reference by departure point:

• Connaught Place, Delhi → Sariska: ~200-220 km, approx. 3-4 hours
• Gurugram → Sariska: ~180-200 km, approx. 3.5 hours
• Noida → Sariska: ~200-230 km, approx. 3.5–4 hours
• Faridabad → Sariska: ~170-200 km, approx. 3 hours

Sariska is also close to Jaipur — just 110 kilometres away, making it an easy stop on a Delhi–Jaipur road trip as well.

The Best Route from Delhi to Sariska

Three main routes depend on where you are starting from and how much you want to avoid city traffic.

Route 1 — Via NH 48 and Alwar (Most Popular)

Delhi → Gurgaon → Rewari → Alwar → Sariska

This is the most commonly used and well-maintained route. Take NH 48 (Delhi–Jaipur Expressway) from Delhi, exit at Rewari, and then head towards Alwar on NH 248A. From Alwar, Sariska is a comfortable 35 kilometres further on a smooth, well-signed road.

Distance: ~190-220 km 

Time: 3 to 4 hours (light traffic) 

Road condition: Excellent on the expressway, good on NH 248A 

Best for: Travellers from South Delhi, Gurugram, and Dwarka

This route passes through Alwar city, which is a great place to stop for breakfast or fuel. The Alwar to Sariska stretch is a scenic drive through rocky Aravalli terrain. Keep your eyes open as you approach the reserve — peacocks and langurs often appear on the roadside well before the forest gates.

Route 2 — Via NH 58 and Bhiwadi

Delhi → Badarpur → Palwal → Bhiwadi → Alwar → Sariska

This route works well for travellers coming from East Delhi, Noida, and Faridabad. Take NH 19 towards Palwal, then connect to Bhiwadi and Alwar via State Highway 25.

Distance: ~215-230 km 

Time needed: 4 to 5 hours 

Conditions of the road: Good, with some stretches under construction

Best for: Travellers from Noida, Greater Noida, Faridabad 

Route 3 — Via Sohna Road and Tauru

Gurugram → Sohna → Tauru → Nuh → Alwar → Sariska

This is the most scenic route but also the longest in terms of driving time. The roads are mostly good but narrower than the expressway. Good option for those who want to avoid highway traffic and enjoy the Mewat landscape on the way.

Distance: ~175 km from Gurugram 

Time: 3 to 3.5 hours 

Road condition: Moderate — some uneven stretches near Nuh 

Best for: Travellers from South Gurugram or those who prefer a quieter drive

Best Time to Depart from Delhi

This is something almost no travel guide tells you — and it makes a real difference.

Leave before 7 AM if you are travelling on a weekend or holiday. Delhi’s outskirts and the Gurgaon Expressway can get congested from 8 AM onwards, especially on Friday evenings and Saturday mornings. An early start means you hit the Aravalli stretch before midday, when the light on the hills is still beautiful and before the afternoon heat peaks.

On weekdays, departure between 8 AM and 10 AM is generally smooth.

Avoid travelling after 6 PM if you are unfamiliar with the roads. The stretch from Alwar to Sariska passes through some dark and winding terrain after sunset. While the road itself is fine, it is always more comfortable to arrive in daylight.

What to Know Before You Drive

Fuel

Fill up before leaving Delhi or at the Gurugram toll stretch. There are petrol pumps in Rewari and Alwar, but after Alwar, the options become limited. Do not count on finding fuel close to the reserve.

Food on the way

Alwar has several good local restaurants and dhabas on the main highway. If you enjoy Rajasthani food, stop here for breakfast or lunch. The Alwar milk cake (a regional sweet) is a must-try if you see it at a sweet shop near the bypass.

Google Maps note

Sariska Tiger Reserve has multiple entry gates. Make sure you have entered your specific destination — not just “Sariska” — or Google may direct you to an entry point different from where you intend to go. Chokhiwadi is located at Guwara Dulawa, Ajabgarh, Thanagazi — entering this full address ensures you take the correct route from Alwar.

Monsoon travel (July–September)

Roads are generally passable, but some smaller stretches near Thanagazi can be slippery after heavy rain. The Sariska Tiger Reserve itself is closed during the monsoon, so plan your visit between October and June.

Toll charges

You will encounter toll booths on NH 48. Keep some cash handy as FASTag can occasionally have connectivity issues in this stretch.

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Where to Stay in Sariska: Chokhiwadi Forest Retreat

You have made the drive. Now the experience begins.

Chokhiwadi Forest Retreat is one of the most distinctive resorts in Sariska — an eco-luxury property sitting on 9.5 acres of the Aravalli foothills, right at the edge of Sariska National Park. The resort runs on solar power, harvests rainwater, and practices organic farming. More than 20,000 native trees were planted in advance of the first guest arrival, and the resort operates on solar, is rainwater-harvesting oriented and utilises organic farming techniques.

Accommodation options include luxury African-style glamping tents with Aravalli views, hand-painted Mandana mud villas, and stone cottages — each offering a completely different character. The Spice Aangan restaurant serves farm-to-table Rajasthani and multi-cuisine meals. 

The Baori — a traditional Rajasthani stepwell — sits at the heart of the property, attracting peacocks, jungle babblers, and geese every morning. The 360-degree swimming pool, the Lair (a curated antique lounge), the Yoga Lawn named Vaayu, and the food forest of 7,000+ fruit trees make this one of the most complete Sariska Tiger Reserve resorts for any kind of traveller.

Chokhiwadi also assists guests with Sariska safari bookings, private night drives, local treks, birdwatching walks, and cultural excursions to nearby Alwar and Bhangarh Fort — making it a full-service base for the entire Sariska experience. Staff is sourced almost entirely from nearby villages, which means the hospitality comes with a genuine local warmth that is hard to find at larger commercial properties.

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