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Rajaji
National Park
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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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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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General
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| Area
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820.42
Sq. Kms. |
| Location
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In
Shivalik hills of Dehradun, Haridwar & Pauri
Garhwal districts of Uttaranchal |
| Altitude
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302
to 1000 mts. above MSL |
| Climate
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Three
distinct seasons; winter, summer and rainy |
| Nearest
Railway Stations : |
Haridwar,
Dehradun & Rishikesh |
| Nearest
Air Port: |
Jolly
Grant (Dehradun) |
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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.
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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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