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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. |
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Three sanctuaries in the Dehradun
Shivaliks- Rajaji, 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.
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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 reverine,
board–leaf mixed forests, Chirpine forests, scrubland
and grassy pasturelands. It posses as many as 23
species of mammals and 315 avifauna
species.
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Considering the abundance of nature’s bounties heaped in and around this
park, are bound to attract a large number of wildlife
conservationists, nature lovers and eco-friends to visit this most
breathtaking wilderness area.
General
Information
Area :
820.42 Sq.
Kms. |
Location
:
In Shivalik
hills of Dehradun, Haridwar & Pauri Garhwal districts of U.P |
Terrain
:
approximately
75% hilly and 25% plains. |
Headquarters
:
Dehradun U.P
India. |
Altitude
:
302 to 1000
mts. Above MSL |
Climate
:
Three distinct
seasons; winter, summer and rainy |
Nearest
Railway Station :
Haridwar &
Dehradun |
Nearest
Air Port:
Jolly Grant
(Dehradun) |
Nearest
Hospital/Bank/Petrol pump/Market/Post & Telegraph Office/Telephone
:
Haridwar,
Dehradun and Rishikesh. |
Distances
:
From Delhi-231
kms. (Mohand Gate No. 2) from Lucknow-509 Kms.(Ranipur Gate No.4) |
Time to
Visit :
15th Nov.
to 15th June. |
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Guide
Map
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Accessibility
Air :
Jolly Grant : Dehradun
Rail :Nearest
railhead : 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
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There are many hotels and tourist complexes around
Rajaji Nartitional Park at Haridwar, Rishikesh, Dehradun and Mussoorie
which make it very convenient to visit.
| Name of
Accommodation |
No. of
suites |
Near entry
gate nos. |
Electricity |
| Beribara
FRH |
2
|
2,4
|
Nil
|
| Chilla
FRH |
3+2
|
6,7,8
|
Yes
|
| Dholkhand
FRH |
2
|
2,4
|
Nil
|
| Ranipur
FRH |
2
|
4,2
|
Yes
|
| Kansrao
FRH |
2
|
5,1,3
|
Nil
|
| Kunnao
FRH |
2
|
7,6,8
|
Yes
|
| Motichur
FRH |
2
|
5,1,3
|
Yes
|
| Phandowala
FRH |
2
|
1,3,5
|
Yes
|
| Satyanarian
FRH |
4
|
Haridwar
D. Dun route
|
Yes
|
| Asarodi
FRH |
2
|
D.
Dun – Delhi Highway(12Kms.)
|
Yes
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Note :
At present Dholkhand FRH is closed for visitors.
Catering facility is not available. However crockery and
utensils are available for cooking in
all the houses.
Sight
Seeing
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Visitors
may have the adventure of a lifetime vacationing in the
heart of Rajaji National Park. One may watch a
herd of elephant 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, hornbill , 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 river Ganges
which flows through the park. Both the rivers
of the area Gangas and Song shelterd various species of fish
like – Mahesheer, Kalabanse, Goonch, Chilwa and Trout.
For
more Information :
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