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| Introduction |
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Rajaji National Park is distinct for its pristine
scenic beauty and rich bio-diversity. A paradise for
nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts, the wildlife
of the park is blessed with elephants, tigers, leopards,
deers and ghorals as its best known life forms. Three
sancturies in the Uttaranchal, Shivaliks - Rajaji,
Motichur and Chila 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".
This area is the North Western Limit of Asian
elephants. Spread over an area of 820.42
sq km, Rajaji is a magnificient 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 sal
forests, reverine forests, board–leaved mixed
forests, scrubland and grassy. It posseses as many
as 23 species of mammals and 315 bird species.The
abundance of nature’s bounties heaped in and
around this park, are bound to attract a large number
of wildlife conservationalists, nature lovers and
eco-friends to visit this most breathtaking wilderness
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| Location |
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 Rajaji
National Park is situated along the hills and foothills
of Shivalik ranges in the Himalayan foothills and
represents the Shivalik eco-system. On the map it
is located between Haridwar (Latitude 290 56’
40”) and Dehradun (Latitude 300 20’ North)
and 790 80’ E Longitude (Dehradun 780 01’
15” E (Ramgarh), Chillawali- 770 54’ 30”
East).
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| Accessibility |
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 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. Chila is 8 km from Haridwar railway
station which is well connected to major metropolitan
cities and 14 km from Rishikesh through Canal Road,
38 km from Jolly Grant airport. Jolly Grant airport
which is only a few kilometres away from the Northern
boundary of the Park, has a daily 50 minutes flight
from Delhi.
Following are the main roads by which one can
go to the different areas of Rajaji Park :
1. Dehradun Delhi State Highway: It almost forms
the western boundary of Rajaji Park. Mohand is the important
station on this road where a forest road goes inside
the park.
2. Dehradun, Doiwala, Rishikesh, Haridwar State
Highway: This is the most convenient road. By this road
one can go to the Ramgarh, Motichur, Kunao and Chila
Forests of Rajaji Park.
3. Moradabad, Haridwar State Highway: This is
a connecting road between Lucknow-Delhi highway and
Haridwar. By this road one can go to the Chila, Gohri,
Ranipur forests and forest areas adjoining Haridwar
of the Rajaji Park. For easy approach and access, there
are several entry gates to the park.
The details are being given below:
| Name of
Entry Gate |
Approach
Town and Distance Gate |
Route |
Ramgarh Gate
Mohand Gate
Ranipur Gate
Motichur Gate
Chila Gate
Kunao Gate
Laldhang Gate |
From Dehradun 14 km
From Dehradun 25 km
From Haridwar 9 km
From Haridwar 9 km
From Haridwar 9 km
From Rishikesh 6 km
From Kotdwara 25 km |
Delhi-Dehradun highway
via Clement Town.
Delhi-Dehradun highway.
Haridwar-BHEL Mohand Road.
Haridwar-Rishikesh or Dehradun Haridwar Highway.
Via private bus route to Rishikesh.
Via private bus route on Rishikesh-Pashulok route.
Via private bus route to Kotdwara Chila. |
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| Accomodation |
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 Rajaji
National park takes pride in offering its guests a
peaceful and tranquil heaven. GMVN offers a Tourist
Rest House with AC, Delux, Executive
rooms and dormotary facilities alongwith 6 Gujjar
Huts, there are also 10 Forest Rest Houses in park,
where visitors can stay to enjoy the beauty and splendour
of the park. Tourist Rest House is adequately furnished
for a comfortable stay. They offer perfect retreat
for visitors and nature lovers and adventure enthusiasts
alike. In addition there are many hotels and tourist
complexes around Rajaji National Park at Haridwar,
Rishikesh, Dehradun and Mussoorie which makes it very
convenient to visit the Park.
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| Charges
(Fee and Tariff) |
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| This
tariff is according to the Director Rajaji National
Park. |
| Fee and
Tariff |
Indian
(In Rs.) |
Foreigner
(In Rs.) |
1.
Entrance free
(a) For first 3 days
(b) For every additional day |
40.00
25.00 |
350.00
150.00 |
| 2.
Road Fee for vehicle (Light, Heavy) |
100.00/500.00 |
100.00/500.00 |
3.
Camera Fee
(a) Still
(b) Movie/Video |
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2500.00 |
50.00
5000.00 |
4.
Filming Charges
(a) Feature Film
(b) Documentary |
20000.00
2500.00/- per day |
20000.00
5000.00/- per day |
5.
Security for above
(a) Feature Film
(b) Documentary |
25000.00
15000.00 |
40000.00
40000.00 |
6.
Elephant Ride
(a) Per person per trip (2.5 hrs.)
Minimum charges per trip
(b) Per student in a group of 6 (1 hrs.)
Minimum charges per trip |
200.00
200.00
200.00
200.00 |
200.00
200.00
200.00
200.00 |
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| Park
is open from 15th November to 15th June. It is closed
during rainy season. |
| Contact : |
Director Rajaji National Park,
5/1 Ansari Road, Dehradun.
Ph: 0135-2621669 |
Dy. Director Rajaji National Park,
Haridwar.
Ph: 0133-2425193. |
Range Office Chila.
Ph: 01382-266757. |
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