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Index :
Attractions |
Jungle Trips |
Climate | Access
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Facilities | General
Information
Location : In Shivalik hills of Dehradun, Haridwar
& Pauri Garhwal districts, Uttaranchal
Total Coverage Area: 820.42 Sq. Kms
Also Known As: 302 to 1,000 mts. above MSL
Visiting Season: 15th November to 15th June.
Rajaji National Park is distinct for its pristine scenic
beauty and rich biodiversity. A paradise for nature lovers
and wildlife enthusiasts. The wildlife of the park is
blessed with elephants, tigers, Leopards, Deer And Ghorals
as its best-known life forms.
Three sanctuaries in the Dehradun Shivaliks- Rajaji
National Park, Motichur and Chilla 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.
Spread over an area of 820.42 sq kms., Rajaji is a
magnificent 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 riverine, broad-leaf mixed forests,
Chirpine forests, scrubland and grassy pasturelands. It
possesses as many as 23 species of mammals and 315
avifauna species.
Considering the abundance of nature's bounties heaped in
and around this park, it is bound to attract a large
number of wildlife conservationists, nature lovers and
eco-friends to visit this most breathtaking wilderness
area.
Attractions
Within The Park:
If you are looking for an adventure of a lifetime then
Rajaji National Park is just the place to check out. 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 is endless.
In winters, becomes a bigger attractions as far as the
avifauna is concerned with 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.
Jungle Safari Trips :
Uttaranchal Forest Development Corporation organises a
wide range of Jungle Safaris in the high passes of
Uttaranchal. These have a wild thrilling experience you
can't get anywhere. So enjoy rides on elephants and get
within heart-stopping handshaking distance of Tigers,
making you feel like a character out of Rudyard Kipling's
'The Jungle Book'. All you have to do is enter the amazing
reserve forests of Uttaranchal. Come and become part of
nature.
Climate:
Three distinct seasons; winter, summer and rainy.
Access:
Air: Jolly Grant, Dehradun is the nearest airport
from the national park.
Rail: Nearest railhead is situated at Haridwar/Rishikesh.
Road: 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. From Delhi-231 kms. (Mohand Gate
No.2) From Lucknow - 509 kms. (Ranipur Gate no.4).
Accommodation &
Facilities:
Rajaji National park takes pride in offering its guests a
peaceful and tranquil heaven. There are 10 Forest Rest
Houses, where visitors can stay to enjoy the beauty of
splendour of the park. Each Forest Rest House is
adequately furnished for a comfortable stay.
General Information
Terrain:
Approximately 75% hilly and 25% plains.
Nearest Hospital/Bank/Petrol pump/Market/Post & Telegraph
Office/Telephone: Haridwar, Dehradun and Rishikesh.
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