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Rajaji National Park is distinct for its pristine scenic beauty and rich bio-diversity. A paradise for nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts, the wildlife of the park is blessed with elephants, tigers, leopards, deers and ghorals as its best known life forms. Three sancturies in the Uttaranchal, Shivaliks - Rajaji, Motichur and Chila were amalgamated into a large protected area and named Rajaji National Park in the year 1983 after the famous freedom fighter Late Sri C. Rajgopalachari; popularly known as "Rajaji". This area is the North Western Limit of Asian elephants. Spread over an area of 820.42 sq km, Rajaji is a magnificient ecosystem nestled in the Shivalik ranges and the beginning of the vast Indo–Gangetic plains, thus representing vegetation of several distinct zones and forest types like sal forests, reverine forests, board–leaved mixed forests, scrubland and grassy. It posseses as many as 23 species of mammals and 315 bird species.The abundance of nature’s bounties heaped in and around this park, are bound to attract a large number of wildlife conservationalists, nature lovers and eco-friends to visit this most breathtaking wilderness area.
Rajaji National Park is situated along the hills and foothills of Shivalik ranges in the Himalayan foothills and represents the Shivalik eco-system. On the map it is located between Haridwar (Latitude 290 56’ 40”) and Dehradun (Latitude 300 20’ North) and 790 80’ E Longitude (Dehradun 780 01’ 15” E (Ramgarh), Chillawali- 770 54’ 30” East).
Rajaji National park is accessible from many directions by road, rail and air. Bus services and overnight trains are available for Dehradun and Haridwar from Delhi and Lucknow. Chila is 8 km from Haridwar railway station which is well connected to major metropolitan cities and 14 km from Rishikesh through Canal Road, 38 km from Jolly Grant airport. Jolly Grant airport which is only a few kilometres away from the Northern boundary of the Park, has a daily 50 minutes flight from Delhi.
November to June
Summer : 5:30 AM
to 5:00 PM
Winter : 6:00 AM
to 4:30 AM
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Park Charges (in Indian Rupees) |
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Indian |
Foreigners |
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Entry Fees |
40.00 |
350.00 |
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Vehicle |
100.00 |
100.00 |
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Video Camera |
2500.00 |
2500.00 |
(Rates are subject to change)
The park
is situated at a short distance from the capital Delhi, which makes
it easily accessible from all the major cities in India and the
world.
By Air :
The Jolly Grant airport at Dehradun is situated only a few
kilometres from the northern boundary of the park.
By Rail :
Haridwar and Dehradun are the two most convenient railheads
situated near the park. Buses and taxis are easily available to
reach the park from both these places.
By Road :
The park can be accessed from the Dehradun-Delhi highway which
runs along its northern boundary. Long distances buses ply from a
number of major Indian cities connecting with cities like Haridwar,
Rishikesh and Dehradun. To reach from Delhi by road, take the NH58
to Haridwar via Meerut, Muzzaffarnagar and Roorkee. From here the
district road leads to Chilla (the main entrance of the park).
Distances From Major Cities
Delhi : 200 km
Haridwar : 9 km
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Tips & Important Information |
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All visitors to the park need an entry permit, which can be obtained
from the park gates.
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Follow the rules of the park and listen to the instructions of your
guide at all times to avoid any kind of untoward incidents.
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A binoculars and prior information about animal habits would enhance
your wildlife experience.
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