Rajaji National Park - Jungle Safari Booking

Rajaji National Park or Raja Tiger Reserved was established in 1983. This National Park was issued after merging 4 wildlife sanctuaries of Uttarakhand and a small part of Uttar Pradesh. Name Of the sanctuaries Rajaji, Motichur, Ranipur& Chila. Do you know that this was named after one of the famous freedom fighters Lt. Shri C.Rajgopalachari? The total area of the Raja Tiger Reserve is 820 Km. Approximately 255 Sq. Km. The area was merged as the buffer zone of Rajaji National Park in 2015 under the Act of 1972 FOREST WILDLIFE PROTECTION, Now the total area of the Raja Ji Tiger Reserved is 1075 Sq. Kms. Raja Ji National Park Provides clean & fresh air and helps us maintain a green environmental balance in Uttarakhand. It touched three boundaries of Uttarakhand district Dehradun, Scared City of Haridwar & Rishikesh, the capital city of yoga.

Major Attraction of Rajaji National Park

With its picturesque beauty and rich biodiversity, the Tiger Reserve serves as a major attraction for nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts. The Rajaji Tiger Reserve is located in the hills and foothills of the Shivalik Range and represents the Shivalik ecosystem. The region is covered with a variety of forests ranging from semi-evergreen to deciduous and mixed broadleaf to lowland grassland and is classified as an Indus-Gangetic monsoon forest type. Most parts of Rajaji Tiger Reserve are dominated by Sal trees (Shorea robusta). Its location in a transition zone between the temperate western Himalayas and the central Himalayas increases the diversity of species and consequently the chances of sighting. Jungle Safari is the best option to explore the Rajaji national Park.

Wildlife and Animals in Rajaji National Park

The Rajaji Tiger Reserve has a large population of tigers and Asian elephants. It is home to a variety of wild animals such as leopards, wild cats, Himalayan black bears, sloth bears, striped hyenas, goral, sambar, wild boar, spotted deer, barking deer, and many more. The Tiger Reserve supports a rich habitat of vultures, woodpeckers, hornbills, and various migratory birds like Ruddy Shelduck, Larger Cormorant, Red Created Pochard, Mallard Duck, etc. About 42 species of fish breed in the aquatic habitat supported by rivers, and streams passing through the Tiger Reserve. It also supports a rich habitat of various reptiles like King Cobra, Burmese Python, Common Krait, etc.

Rajaji National Park Weather

October month to February is winter season at Rajaji National park. Temperature is between 8 C to 15 C. Atmosphere is cold and you will get opportunity to see birds like White Capped, Plumbeous Redstarts and Himalayan and Pied Kingfisher.

March to April month is spring season in Rajaji National Park. Climate is amazing and this is best time to visit here. Temperature is between 15 C to 25 C. May to June month is summer season here. During summer you will get good chances to view wild animals because they have to come at river for water many time.

July to September month is monsoon season here. Park in normally closed during monsoon. Whole area looks green and landscape looks wonderful.

Safari Zone - Chilla Forest Zone

Chilla Forest Range is only allowed the open jeep run by the local people and a small Interpretation Center-Cum-Library. The Chilla Range safari covers approx 30 km circuit that will take around 2hrs to 03hrs. During this safari, we cover 03 internal checkposts of the forest Mundal, Mithawali, and Khara. During the Safari you can enjoy the natural beauty of the forest, beautiful landscapes, or the sight of various wild animals like tigers, leopards, and elephants. Mundal and Ghasiram's machans give you the opportunity of a gorgeous 360-degree view of the forest.

Flora

The flora in Rajaji Tiger Reserve is nestled between the Indo-Gangetic plains and the Shivalik ranges and the riverine vegetation, broadleaf deciduous forests, grasslands, clear lands, and deodar forests form the diversity of greenery in these parks. The lush green forests in this park / save are home to energetic and indomitable life. Some of the famous flora found in this park include Amaltas (Cassia fistula) Rohini (Mallotusphilippensis) Palash (Butea monosperma) Sheesham (Dalbergia sissoo) Sal (Shorea robusta) Sandon (Eugenia oogenesis) Khair (Acacia) Catechu) Arjun (Terminalia arjuna) Bamboo (Dendrocalamusstrictus) Semul (Bombax ceiba) Chamor (Ehretia laevis) Amla (Emblica officinalis) Ber (Ziziphus mauritiana) Chila (Kesaria tomentosa) Bel (Aegle marmelos) Kachnar (Bauhinia variegata) etc.

Fauna

Among the fauna of Rajaji Tiger Reserve, the number of elephants and tigers is more. Different types of wild animals include Wilderness feline, panther, goral, striped hyena, Himalayan mountain bear, sloth bear, jackal, woofing deer, sambar, and wild boar, in addition, there are also some primates which include Hanuman langur, Indian langur. and the rhesus macaque. Small warm-blooded animals that are mostly found in the park are the Indian hare and the Indian porcupine. Reptiles in Rajaji include the (Indian) cobra, lord cobra, python, common kurta, and screen reptile.

There are about 315 bird species that give guests a major visual gift. The public bird peacock has been tracked down in the overflow. A large number of butterflies and small birds are also seen which adorn this place. Some types of birds include motor-mouth, corroded cheek scimitar, chestnut-followed starling, brilliant spectacled songbird, Drago cuckoo, mud-colored falcon owl, incredible hornbill, sharp-headed parrot, red wilderness fowl, peaked kingfisher, lineated barbet, dark hooded. Orioles, finches, khaleej birds, thrushes, and some others. To get excited and encounter the grandeur of the forest and the species, one has to visit this place and check out the Shivalik and Himalayan regions at Rajaji Tiger Save.

Rajaji National Park Entrance Fees and jungle safari booking

Entry fees for Indian Visitor - Rs. 150.00 per person for 03 hour Jungle Safari at Chilla Range. Entry fees for Foreign Visitor - Rs. 600.00 per person for 03 hour Jungle Safari at Chilla Range. Additional camera fee - Rs.50 for foreigners. Movie camera fees are extra.

Rajaji National Park Jungle Safari

Wildlife Jungle Safari at Rajaji National Park can be done between 15th November and 15th June every year. Total 33 kms drive in jeep passes through thick forest and lush green areas. The Jeep safari at Rajaji National Park provides opportunity to see peacocks, groups of spotted deer or cheetal, monkeys, Sambhar, Elephant and many other animals and birds. Jungle Safari or Jeep Safari is open in two ranges. Chilla Range and Motichur Range

Rajaji National Park Safari Timings

There are two time schedules. Morning 06:00 AM to 10:00 AM is first safari and second safari time is 02:00 PM to 06:00 PM.

Rajaji National Park Safari Rules

Avoid bright color cloths. Keep silence for better chance to view animals. Shouting, teasing and chasing animals is prohibited. Do not get down from your jeep except designated points. Plastic is prohibited in park.

How to reach Rajaji National Park, Haridwar

Tourists can enjoy wildlife safari in 05 zones/ranges by taking a jeep safari. All the gates are well connected by road and tourists can book a safari from the respective gate. Rajaji Tiger Reserve can be reached by road from Delhi, Meerut, Roorkee, Haridwar, Rishikesh, Mussoorie, Dehradun, Nainital, Bijnor and Chandigarh. The nearest railway headquarters are located at Haridwar, Rishikesh, and Dehradun and the nearest airport is Jolly Grant (Dehradun). You can go by car or take a train to Haridwar, Rishikesh and Dehradun. There are many flights available from Delhi and other Indian cities.

By Road

• Jolly Grant to Chilla - 40 KM
• Dehradun to Chilla - 55 KM
• Delhi to Chilla - 224 KM
• Distance from Other Places
• Delhi to Chilla Range distance - 224 via NH 334

By Train

Nearest Railway Station from Chilla is Haridwar. (The distance from Railway Station from Chilla is 5 Kms)

By Air

Nearest Airport from Chilla is Dehradun. (The distance from Dehradun to kotdwar is 40 Kms)

Do and Don't

• Kindly enter the recreation area solely after taking the fundamental allows and adhering to every one of the guidelines.
• If it's not too much trouble, profit from the administrations of nature guides who have been prepared by the recreation area for your advantage. They help you a ton in watching the untamed life and ensuring that you remember your direction in the woods.
• Pass gradually through the recreation area. This way you can see, notice, and partake in the natural life to the most extreme, without upsetting it.
• Remain on assigned streets and trails. Driving off the track can make you stomp on over-developing trees and upset resting creatures and their young.
• Regard wild creatures and stay away from them. Keep in mind, that you are in their home and they get the main goal.
• Pay attention to the music of the woods rather than your vehicle sound system or semiconductor. The calmer you are, the more probable you are to see untamed life. Wear light-shaded garments. Brilliant varieties make most wild creatures restless and they take off.
• Try not to convey weapons. Go ahead and shoot with a camera all things being equal.
• Try not to smoke or light pit fires in the forest. Unintentional fire can obliterate this awesome timberland in a matter of moments.
• Try not to escape your vehicle at any spot in the recreation area with the exception of where allowed. This is for your own well-being and the security of the untamed life.
• The recreation area isn't a zoo; So don't anticipate seeing natural life all over. Rajaji is likewise beguiling in his scenes.
• Try not to be disheartened on the off chance that you don't see a tiger. There are numerous other fascinating animals that ought to be seen and valued.
• Liquor and non-veggie lover food are not permitted.
• Assist with keeping the recreation area contamination-free. While inside the recreation area, if it's not too much trouble, put your whole non-biodegradable waste (metal jars, plastic, glass bottles, metal foil, and so on) in the given sack and discard it while going out.