| Location: |
Uttaranchal, India |
| Area covered: |
820 sq. km. |
| Main Wildlife Found: |
Elephant, Leopard, Tiger |
| Best time to visit: |
December to March (The park
remains closed from July to October) |
|
Rajaji National Park
Rajaji
National Park is situated at the conflux of
three districts i.e. Haridwar, Dehradun and
Pauri Garhwal. The park was formed in 1983
A Tiger Reserve since 1879, Rajaji became
a National Park in 1977 and adopted the Project
Tiger in 1988. Although the Tigers at the
Park are numerous, sightings are rare due
to the thick forest cover of the area.
Wildlife Attractions in Rajaji National Park
Rajaji National Park is known for its scenic
beauty and rich biodiversity. The park is
blessed with a variety of flora and fauna,
which makes it a paradise for nature lovers
and wildlife enthusiasts. The place promises
a vacation of a lifetime for the tourists
where one can watch a herd of elephants mightily
trampling its way through the thick vegetation
and a hidden striped predator, quietly waiting
for its prey.
Prominent
among other habitatants of the park are 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.
The winged residents of the area include
pea fowl, jungle fowl, kaleej pheasant, hornbil,
woodpecker, thrushes, kingfishers, parakeets,
warbler, barbet, finch, Indian roller, oriola
and a host of other beautiful avians.
The two rivers that criss cross the park
are home to a large number of fish such as
Mahaseer, Kalabanse, Goonch, Chilwa and Trout.
How to Get There
The park is situated at a short distance
from the capital Delhi, which makes it easily
accessible from all the major cities in India
and the world.
By Air : The Jolly Grant airport at Dehradun
is situated only a few kilometres from the
northern boundary of the park. Air Deccan
flies from Delhi daily at 10:55, 11:00, 13:20
and 14:00
By Rail and Road : Haridwar and Dehradun
are the two most convenient railheads situated
near the park. Buses and taxis are easily
available to reach the park from both these
places.
