Safari at Rajaji National Park: Book  Online

Safari at Rajaji National Park: to discover one of the most beautiful wildlife parks in the state of Uttarakhand (in the north of India)? The elephant is an emblematic animal of the country. today’s post proposes to you  ” Rajaji National Park Safari”   the small village of Chilla Rajaji National Park Haridwar is located 13 km northeast of  Hardiwar and 25 km from Rishikesh. Come and explore the Kingdom of the Elephant and roaring wild tigers.

Rajaji National Park

The Park dates to 1983 and is through three natural sanctuaries (Motichur, Rajaji, and Chilla). It is about 24 km far from the Ganges River.  It covers an area of ​​820.42 square km dotted with mountains and forests. Now, it is famous for Jungle Jeep Safari.  Rajaji National Park Timings are 07 AM – 05 PM all weekdays.  There are resorts in Rajaji national park to stay for a short and long time along with camping sites too.

Rajaji National Park Safari Booking

For Indian Nationals

S.No. No. of Person Entry Gate Gypsy Charges (INR) Entry Fees
Gypsy/Vehicle (INR)
Gate Entry Fees Member(s) (INR)
1. 1 to 6 Chilla-I/Jhilmil/Ranipur
Safari Duration: 2:30-3 Hours
3000.00 250.00 150.00 x per person
up to 6 persons
2. 1 to 6 Chilla IInd / Motichur (Satyanarayan)
Safari Duration: 1:30-2 Hours
2500.00 250.00 150.00 x per person
up to 6 persons
3. 1 to 6 Gohri
Safari Duration: 1:30-2 Hours
2500.00 100.00 N.A.

For Foreign Nationals

Gypsy Charges (INR)) Entry Fees
Gypsy/Vehicle (INR)
Gate Entry Fees  P.P (INR)
4. 1-4 Jhilmil/Ranipur/Chilla (Ist Main) 4000.00 500.00 600.00 x per person
up to 6 persons
5. 5-6 Jhilmil/Ranipur/Chilla (Ist Main) 5000.00 500.00 600.00 x per person
up to 6 persons
6. 1-6 Chilla (IInd Andheri) 3000.00 500.00 600.00 x per person
up to 6 persons
7 1-6 Gohri Range
(Buffer zone safari)
3000.00 500.00 N.A.

 

Complementary: One Child up to 5 years on one Jeep.

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Stripped Hyena Rajaji National Park
Stripped Hyena Rajaji National Park

Rajaji National Park to Rishikesh

Rajaji  National Park to Rishikesh is just 25 km if you calculate the distance from the Chilla range of the Park.  In addition, looking for  Safari Booking, then you have to reach the Motichur Range of the Park for the same.

Haridwar to Rajaji National Park

It is located just a few kilometers from Rishikesh. However, the main attraction is the extraordinary biodiversity. The park is home to 315 species of birds and 23 mammals and some thirty tigers and 200 leopards Himalayan bears, and Sambar deer(difficult to spot despite forming a large colony).

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Tiger in Motichur Range of the Rajaji National Park
Tiger in Motichur Range of the Rajaji National Park

And of course, the flagship of the park: its more than 450 wild elephants. Although this space officially opens its doors between November 15 and June 15, some tour operators offer the possibility of doing Safari outside of Rajaji, particularly for birdwatching safaris.

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Gujjar Trible Village
Gujjar Trible Village

Gujjar Tribal Village

The excursion also includes a visit to a Gujjar tribal village, where buffalo herding is the main activity. You can enter the park through the Chilla range. Where you can rent an all-terrain vehicle (with a capacity for eight people) to access the area.

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A Tusker Elephant in Rajaji National Park
A Tusker Elephant in Rajaji National Park

Haridwar to Rajaji National Park

The Motichur and Chilla ranges in Uttarakhand offer some of the best tiger and elephant safaris in the country. If you’re looking to see tigers, Motichur is the place to be, just 10 km from Haridwar. For elephants, head to Chilla, 25 km away.

Safari at Rajaji National Park

The best time to see wildlife at Rajaji National Park is early in the morning or late in the afternoon, as that’s when animals are most active. However, note that the park is closed during the monsoon season from June 15 to October 14 each year. The Motichur Range remains open year-round, though, so you can still catch a glimpse of some wildlife even during the rainy season – just make sure to take a Tiger Jeep Safari!

Rajaji National Park Safari Booking

I would suggest booking your safari through a travel agent, as many times tourists miss their safari schedule when they try to book it themselves. Or, it can be hard to reach the park early in the morning on your own by taking the Jungle road. Rishikesh to Rajaji National Park is only 25 km via Vibhadra road to reach the Chilla Range of the Park.

Conclusion

Our Jeep Safari in Rajaji National Park is one of the most popular tour packages in Rishikesh, India. This article will walk you through all of the steps needed to book your Jeep Safari in Rajaji National Park. Let’s get started!

Author

Namaste! I am Om. I am a licensed Tourist Guide ( Approved by Ministry of Tourism, Government of India), I’m originally from Varanasi. Now, I am living in Rishikesh. I set up this blog to share my tips and experiences for traveling to inspire and help you to travel more. Hari Om

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