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:: RAJAJI
NATIONAL PARK :: |
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General
information |
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Area |
820.42 Sq. Kms. |
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Altitude |
302 to 1000 mts. above MSL |
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Location |
In Shivalik hills of
Dehradun, Haridwar & Pauri Garhwal districts of
Uttaranchal |
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Climate |
Three distinct seasons;
winter, summer and rainy |
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Rajaji National Park in the year
1983 after the famous freedom fighter Late Sri C.
Rajgopalachari, popularly known as Rajaji. Uttarakhand Forest
Development Corporation takes you on a tour to Rajaji National
Park and acquaints you with the wildlife of the region.
Surrounded by mountains, Dehradun endures as a perfect retreat
with beautiful spots for picnics and excursions. Its pleasant
climate adds. further to its charm and makes it an attractive
tourist destination. Established in 1966 on the edge of the
Dehradunvalley is Rajaji National Park, covering an area of
approx 820 sq. kms. |
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The wildlife here includes
elephant, tiger, panther, bear, chital, sambar, wild bear,
kakar, python, i monitor lizard and a large variety of avian
fauna. You find many opportunities of viewing these animals in
their natural habitat here. Inhabiting these dense green
jungles are an impressive array of creatures- furred and
feathered, docile and dangerous. 23 species of mammals-
including tigers, leopards, elephants, deer, jungle cat, wild
boar and sloth bear- and 315 species of birds are found in
Rajaji. The most prominent avian species include pea fowl,
woodpeckers, pheasants, kingfishers and barbets, supplemented
by a number of migratory species during the winter months.
Besides that, the rivers which flow through the park harbour
fish such as trout and mahseer. |
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Access |
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One of the reasons for Rajaji’s
popularity is that it’s conveniently situated for anybody
coming from Delhi. The national capital is only 231 km from
the park, and there are convenient overnight trains from Delhi
to Haridwar and Dehradun, from where there are connecting
buses to Rajaji. Similarly, the capital of Uttar Pradesh,
Lucknow, is linked by bus to Haridwar and Dehradun. From
Rajaji, the nearest airport is Jolly Grant, at Dehradun, while
the most convenient railheads are Haridwar and Dehradun. Both
have railway connections to the rest of the country. |
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Rajaji is accessible through
different gates; the Ramgarh Gate and Mohand Gate are within
25 km of Dehradun, while the Motichur, Ranipur and Chilla
Gates are just about 9 km from Haridwar. Kunao Gate is 6 km
from Rishikesh, and Laldhang gate is 25 km from Kotdwar.Within
the park, the only way of getting around, if you haven’t got
your own vehicle, is by elephant. Elephant rides of about 2½
hours each are organized by the park authorities and cost
between Rs 50 and 100 per person. |
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Best time to visit |
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Rajaji National Park is open to
visitors between November and June. The months from December
to March are usually the best time to visit, as the weather’s
at its best. Beyond April, things start hotting up, though it
never gets unbearably hot. |
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Nearest Railway Stations :
Haridwar, Dehradun & Rishikesh |
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Nearest Air Port:
Jolly Grant (Dehradun) |
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Rajaji National
Park Reservation Form
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