Holiday Destination: Rajaji

Rajaji National Park is spread across three districts of Uttaranchal - Haridwar, Dehradun and Pauri Garhwal. The park covers an area of 820 sq km and is located at the foot of the Himalayas. Dense green forests and a wide variety of animals and birds species inhabit Rajaji National Park. The park has 23 species of mammals that include tigers, leopards, elephants, deer, jungle cats, wild boar, sloth beer, etc. There are around 315 species of birds that inhabit at Rajaji National Park. Besides the wide Indian species, there are a large number of migratory birds that can also be seen at Rajaji National Park. Rajaji National Park is easily accessible. The park is at a distance of about 231 km from Delhi and there are overnight trains to Dehradun or Haridwar, from where you can easily get a connecting bus or taxi. Dehradun is also the nearest airport to the National Park. Rajaji is also easily reachable by road from the major cities of the country. Sight Seeing (Rajaji National Park) : Visitors may have the adventure of a lifetime vacationing in the Rajaji National Park. One may watch a herd of elephants roaming majestically in the jungle or even a tiger picking its way through the tall grass or may find oneself excited by wildlife of many kinds including leopard, jungle cat, Himalayan yellow throated marten, sambar, cheetal, barking deer, wild boar, sloth bear, langoor, ghoral, monitor lizard, python, civet and even king-cobra and a vast variety of winged delights; pea fowl, jungle fowl, kaleej pheasant, hornbil, woodpecker, thrushes, kingfishers, parakeets, warbler, barbet, finch, Indian roller, oriola and the list goes on. In winters, a large variety of fascinating migratory birds play in the azure waters of the River Ganga, which flows through the park. Both the rivers of the area, Ganga and Song sheltered various species of fish like Mahaseer, Kalabanse, Goonch, Chilwa and Trout.

Climate

Minimum Temperature 13.1°C Maximum Temperature 38.9°C

Tourist Season

October to March

Accommodation

There are ten forest rest houses in Rajaji National Park. Available.

General Information Of Rajaji

Area 820.42 sq km Languages Spoken Hindi, Garhwali, English Altitude 300-1,345 m above sea level Minimum Temperature 13.1°C Maximum Temperature 38.9°C Best Time to Visit October to March STD Code 0135 (Dehradun)

Tourist Attraction in or by Near Rajaji

Rajaji National Park

The park is spread over an area of 820.42 sq. km. in three Districts- Dehradun, Haridwar & Pauri Garhwal of Uttaranchal State, India. It is spread over an area of 820.42 SQ. K.M. It is a home of 23 species of mammals and 315 species of Birds. The park is home of Asian Elephants, Tiger and King Cobra, Panther, Bear, Chital, Sambar, Wild Boar, Kakar, Python, Monitor Lizard, Wild Cats and many more. Wildlife Safari at Rajaji National Park opens a vista of enchanting wildlife in pristine and unadulterated form, There is 34 K.M. Nature Safari Trail and drive passing through undulating forest track, hilly terrain, lush green valleys, river beds, dense forests

Flora of the Park

Rajaji National Park is home to a variety of floral species as well as mixed vegetation. Major portion of the park area is covered with Sal forests, Riverine forests, Mixed forests, Scrubland,Grassland etc.

Fauna of the Park

You can watch the herds of mighty elephants roaming freely in jungle or even see a tiger making its way through the tall grasses. In addition to Tigers and Elephant, you can watch a number of other animals like Leopards, Jungle Cat, Sloth Bears, Wild Boars, Jackals, Hyenas, Wild Dogs, Sambar, Barking Deer, Cheetal, Himalayan yellow throated marten, Langoor, Ghoral, Monitor Lizard, Python, Civet and King Cobra. Rajaji National Park is also known for housing a wide variety of avian species

Activities You Can Take Part In

Nature Walks

Rajaji National Park is an ideal place for nature walks.

Elephant Safari

Rajaji National Park. At the park's Chilla Gate, there are elephants which will take you on a pleasant ride. The park authorities organize elephant safari from the check post twice at 9 am and 3 pm during the winters and 5.30 am and 5 pm in summers,

Jeep Safari

Jeep Safari is another fine way to see the Park. Jeeps are available on rent at Haridwar or Rishikesh .

Fishing and Angling:

Rivers that meanders through the park are excellent site for fishing and angling.

Accessibility

By road

Rajaji National Park can be easily accessible by bus from nearby towns like Dehradun, Haridwar and Kotdwar.

By Air

easily accessible by air. Dehradun's Jolly Grant Airport is just 38 km from Chilla Gate of Rajaji National park. Daily flights are there from Delhi to Dehradun.

By Rail

Dehradun and Haridwar from Delhi and Lucknow. Chilla Gate is 8km from Haridwar Railway Station and 14 km from Rishikesh through Canal Road.