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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.
 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.
Uttaranchal
Forest Development Corporation takes you on a tour to Rajaji National
Park and acquaints you with the wildlife of the region.
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.
Sight
Seeing :
 Visitors
may have the adventure of a lifetime vacationing in the Rajaji National
Park. One may 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 goes on.
In winters, 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.
General
Information :
Area :
820.42 Sq. Kms.
Location :
In Shivalik hills of Dehradun, Haridwar & Pauri Garhwal districts of
Uttaranchal
Terrain :
Approximately 75% hilly and 25% plains.
Altitude :
302 to 1000 mts. above MSL
Climate :
Three distinct seasons; winter, summer and rainy
Nearest Railway Stations :
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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