{"id":3366,"date":"2021-01-17T02:04:18","date_gmt":"2021-01-17T07:34:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/?p=3366"},"modified":"2025-12-30T03:55:57","modified_gmt":"2025-12-30T03:55:57","slug":"safari-at-rajaji-national-park","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/safari-at-rajaji-national-park\/","title":{"rendered":"Safari at Rajaji National Park, Rishikesh: Timings, Best Zone, Price &#038; Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 data-start=\"42\" data-end=\"121\">Safari at Rajaji National Park, Rishikesh: Timings, Best Zone, Price &amp; Guide<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"123\" data-end=\"421\">A <strong data-start=\"125\" data-end=\"159\">Safari at Rajaji National Park<\/strong> is one of the best wildlife experiences near <strong data-start=\"205\" data-end=\"231\">Rishikesh and Haridwar<\/strong>. Famous for its <strong data-start=\"248\" data-end=\"277\">large elephant population<\/strong>, rich birdlife, and growing tiger sightings, <strong data-start=\"323\" data-end=\"364\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Rajaji National Park<\/span><\/span><\/strong> is a must-visit for nature lovers exploring North India.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"423\" data-end=\"572\">Most safaris operate from the <strong data-start=\"453\" data-end=\"469\">Chilla Range<\/strong>, a small forest village that serves as the main safari entry point for visitors coming from Rishikesh.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"574\" data-end=\"577\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"579\" data-end=\"626\">Rajaji National Park in Rishikesh \u2013 Overview<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"628\" data-end=\"723\">Established in <strong data-start=\"643\" data-end=\"651\">1983<\/strong>, Rajaji National Park was formed by merging three wildlife sanctuaries:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"724\" data-end=\"1031\">\n<li data-start=\"724\" data-end=\"767\">\n<p data-start=\"726\" data-end=\"767\"><strong data-start=\"726\" data-end=\"767\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Chilla Range<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"768\" data-end=\"811\">\n<p data-start=\"770\" data-end=\"811\"><strong data-start=\"770\" data-end=\"811\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Motichur Range<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"812\" data-end=\"855\">\n<p data-start=\"814\" data-end=\"855\"><strong data-start=\"814\" data-end=\"855\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Rajaji Sanctuary<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"857\" data-end=\"889\">\n<p data-start=\"859\" data-end=\"889\"><strong data-start=\"859\" data-end=\"874\">Total Area:<\/strong> 820.42 sq km<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"890\" data-end=\"952\">\n<p data-start=\"892\" data-end=\"952\"><strong data-start=\"892\" data-end=\"906\">Landscape:<\/strong> Shivalik forests, rivers, grasslands, hills<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"953\" data-end=\"992\">\n<p data-start=\"955\" data-end=\"992\"><strong data-start=\"955\" data-end=\"983\">Distance from Rishikesh:<\/strong> ~25 km<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"993\" data-end=\"1031\">\n<p data-start=\"995\" data-end=\"1031\"><strong data-start=\"995\" data-end=\"1022\">Distance from Haridwar:<\/strong> ~13 km<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"1097\" data-end=\"1138\">Safari Timings at Rajaji National Park<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1140\" data-end=\"1164\">\ud83d\udd56 <strong data-start=\"1143\" data-end=\"1162\">Safari Timings:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1165\" data-end=\"1240\">\n<li data-start=\"1165\" data-end=\"1201\">\n<p data-start=\"1167\" data-end=\"1201\"><strong data-start=\"1167\" data-end=\"1179\">Morning:<\/strong> 07:00 AM \u2013 10:00 AM<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1202\" data-end=\"1240\">\n<p data-start=\"1204\" data-end=\"1240\"><strong data-start=\"1204\" data-end=\"1218\">Afternoon:<\/strong> 02:00 PM \u2013 05:00 PM<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1242\" data-end=\"1262\">\u26d4 <strong data-start=\"1244\" data-end=\"1260\">Park Closed:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1263\" data-end=\"1323\">\n<li data-start=\"1263\" data-end=\"1323\">\n<p data-start=\"1265\" data-end=\"1323\"><strong data-start=\"1265\" data-end=\"1284\">Monsoon season:<\/strong> <strong data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1310\">15 June to 14 October<\/strong> every year<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1325\" data-end=\"1419\">Wildlife sightings are best <strong data-start=\"1353\" data-end=\"1388\">early morning or late afternoon<\/strong>, when animals are most active.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1421\" data-end=\"1424\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"1426\" data-end=\"1469\">Best Safari Zone in Rajaji National Park<\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"1471\" data-end=\"1521\">\ud83d\udc18 Chilla Range (Best for Rishikesh Travelers)<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1522\" data-end=\"1673\">\n<li data-start=\"1522\" data-end=\"1557\">\n<p data-start=\"1524\" data-end=\"1557\">Closest zone to Rishikesh (25 km)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1558\" data-end=\"1597\">\n<p data-start=\"1560\" data-end=\"1597\">Famous for <strong data-start=\"1571\" data-end=\"1597\">elephants, deer, birds<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1598\" data-end=\"1630\">\n<p data-start=\"1600\" data-end=\"1630\">Scenic forests and river views<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1631\" data-end=\"1673\">\n<p data-start=\"1633\" data-end=\"1673\">Ideal for <strong data-start=\"1643\" data-end=\"1673\">first-time safari visitors<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"1675\" data-end=\"1714\">\ud83d\udc05 Motichur Range (Best for Tigers)<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1715\" data-end=\"1819\">\n<li data-start=\"1715\" data-end=\"1744\">\n<p data-start=\"1717\" data-end=\"1744\">Closest to Haridwar (10 km)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1745\" data-end=\"1796\">\n<p data-start=\"1747\" data-end=\"1796\">Higher chances of <strong data-start=\"1765\" data-end=\"1796\">tiger and leopard sightings<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1797\" data-end=\"1819\">\n<p data-start=\"1799\" data-end=\"1819\">Dense forest terrain<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"1821\" data-end=\"1850\">\ud83c\udf3f Jhilmil &amp; Gohri Ranges<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1851\" data-end=\"1929\">\n<li data-start=\"1851\" data-end=\"1865\">\n<p data-start=\"1853\" data-end=\"1865\">Buffer zones<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1866\" data-end=\"1914\">\n<p data-start=\"1868\" data-end=\"1914\">Best for <strong data-start=\"1877\" data-end=\"1914\">birdwatching and peaceful safaris<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1915\" data-end=\"1929\">\n<p data-start=\"1917\" data-end=\"1929\">Fewer crowds<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1931\" data-end=\"1948\">\ud83d\udc49 <strong data-start=\"1934\" data-end=\"1946\">Verdict:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1949\" data-end=\"2023\">\n<li data-start=\"1949\" data-end=\"1986\">\n<p data-start=\"1951\" data-end=\"1986\">From <strong data-start=\"1956\" data-end=\"1984\">Rishikesh \u2192 Chilla Range<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1987\" data-end=\"2023\">\n<p data-start=\"1989\" data-end=\"2023\">From <strong data-start=\"1994\" data-end=\"2023\">Haridwar \u2192 Motichur Range<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1033\" data-end=\"1090\"><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #161616; font-family: Lato, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; font-style: italic;\">Suggested Read &#8211; <\/span><a style=\"font-family: Lato, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; font-style: italic;\" href=\"https:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/jungle-safari-in-corbett-national-park\/\">JUNGLE SAFARI IN CORBETT NATIONAL PARK<\/a><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5120\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5120\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5120\" src=\"https:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Stripped-Hyena-Rajaji-National-Park.jpg\" alt=\"Stripped Hyena Rajaji National Park\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5120\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Stripped Hyena Rajaji National Park<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 data-start=\"2030\" data-end=\"2082\">Rajaji National Park Safari Price (Updated Guide)<\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"2084\" data-end=\"2121\">Safari Charges \u2013 Indian Nationals<\/h3>\n<div class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\">\n<div class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"2123\" data-end=\"2403\">\n<thead data-start=\"2123\" data-end=\"2176\">\n<tr data-start=\"2123\" data-end=\"2176\">\n<th data-start=\"2123\" data-end=\"2130\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Zone<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"2130\" data-end=\"2141\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Duration<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"2141\" data-end=\"2149\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Gypsy<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"2149\" data-end=\"2163\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Vehicle Fee<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"2163\" data-end=\"2176\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Entry Fee<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"2199\" data-end=\"2403\">\n<tr data-start=\"2199\" data-end=\"2276\">\n<td data-start=\"2199\" data-end=\"2230\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Chilla-I \/ Jhilmil \/ Ranipur<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2230\" data-end=\"2242\" data-col-size=\"sm\">2.5\u20133 hrs<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2242\" data-end=\"2250\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\u20b93000<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2250\" data-end=\"2257\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\u20b9250<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2257\" data-end=\"2276\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\u20b9150 per person<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2277\" data-end=\"2346\">\n<td data-start=\"2277\" data-end=\"2300\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Chilla-II \/ Motichur<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2300\" data-end=\"2312\" data-col-size=\"sm\">1.5\u20132 hrs<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2312\" data-end=\"2320\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\u20b92500<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2320\" data-end=\"2327\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\u20b9250<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2327\" data-end=\"2346\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\u20b9150 per person<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2347\" data-end=\"2403\">\n<td data-start=\"2347\" data-end=\"2369\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Gohri (Buffer Zone)<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2369\" data-end=\"2381\" data-col-size=\"sm\">1.5\u20132 hrs<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2381\" data-end=\"2389\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\u20b92500<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2389\" data-end=\"2396\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\u20b9100<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2396\" data-end=\"2403\" data-col-size=\"sm\">N\/A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"2405\" data-end=\"2462\">\ud83d\udc76 <strong data-start=\"2408\" data-end=\"2437\">One child (up to 5 years)<\/strong> \u2013 Complimentary per jeep<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2464\" data-end=\"2467\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"2469\" data-end=\"2507\">Safari Charges \u2013 Foreign Nationals<\/h3>\n<div class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\">\n<div class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"2509\" data-end=\"2784\">\n<thead data-start=\"2509\" data-end=\"2561\">\n<tr data-start=\"2509\" data-end=\"2561\">\n<th data-start=\"2509\" data-end=\"2516\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Zone<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"2516\" data-end=\"2526\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Persons<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"2526\" data-end=\"2534\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Gypsy<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"2534\" data-end=\"2548\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Vehicle Fee<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"2548\" data-end=\"2561\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Entry Fee<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"2584\" data-end=\"2784\">\n<tr data-start=\"2584\" data-end=\"2653\">\n<td data-start=\"2584\" data-end=\"2613\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Chilla \/ Jhilmil \/ Ranipur<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2613\" data-end=\"2619\" data-col-size=\"sm\">1\u20134<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2619\" data-end=\"2627\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\u20b94000<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2627\" data-end=\"2634\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\u20b9500<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2634\" data-end=\"2653\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\u20b9600 per person<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2654\" data-end=\"2723\">\n<td data-start=\"2654\" data-end=\"2683\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Chilla \/ Jhilmil \/ Ranipur<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2683\" data-end=\"2689\" data-col-size=\"sm\">5\u20136<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2689\" data-end=\"2697\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\u20b95000<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2697\" data-end=\"2704\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\u20b9500<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2704\" data-end=\"2723\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\u20b9600 per person<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2724\" data-end=\"2784\">\n<td data-start=\"2724\" data-end=\"2744\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Chilla-II \/ Gohri<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2744\" data-end=\"2750\" data-col-size=\"sm\">1\u20136<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2750\" data-end=\"2758\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\u20b93000<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2758\" data-end=\"2765\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\u20b9500<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2765\" data-end=\"2784\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\u20b9600 per person<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr data-start=\"2786\" data-end=\"2789\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"2791\" data-end=\"2829\">Rajaji National Park Safari Booking<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2831\" data-end=\"2938\">While online booking exists, <strong data-start=\"2860\" data-end=\"2928\">booking through a local travel agent in Rishikesh is recommended<\/strong>, because:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2939\" data-end=\"3052\">\n<li data-start=\"2939\" data-end=\"2971\">\n<p data-start=\"2941\" data-end=\"2971\">Early-morning access is easier<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2972\" data-end=\"2999\">\n<p data-start=\"2974\" data-end=\"2999\">Avoids missing time slots<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3000\" data-end=\"3052\">\n<p data-start=\"3002\" data-end=\"3052\">Jungle roads are confusing for first-time visitors<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3054\" data-end=\"3151\">\ud83d\ude97 <strong data-start=\"3057\" data-end=\"3104\">Rishikesh to Rajaji National Park distance:<\/strong> ~25 km via <strong data-start=\"3116\" data-end=\"3134\">Virbhadra Road<\/strong> (to Chilla Gate)<\/p>\n<h5>Suggested Read &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/how-much-time-in-rishikesh-is-enough\/\">How Much Time in Rishikesh is Enough?<\/a><\/h5>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3408\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3408\" style=\"width: 1150px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3408\" src=\"https:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Tiger-in-Motichur-Range-of-the-Rajaji-National-Park.jpg\" alt=\"Tiger in Motichur Range of the Rajaji National Park\" width=\"1150\" height=\"677\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3408\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tiger in Motichur Range of the Rajaji National Park<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 data-start=\"3158\" data-end=\"3204\">Wildlife Highlights of Rajaji National Park<\/h2>\n<div class=\"no-scrollbar flex min-h-36 flex-nowrap gap-0.5 overflow-auto sm:gap-1 sm:overflow-hidden xl:min-h-44 mt-1 mb-5 [&amp;:not(:first-child)]:mt-4\">\n<div class=\"border-token-border-default relative w-32 shrink-0 overflow-hidden rounded-xl border-[0.5px] md:shrink max-h-64 sm:w-[calc((100%-0.5rem)\/3)] rounded-e-xl\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<ul data-start=\"3248\" data-end=\"3385\">\n<li data-start=\"3248\" data-end=\"3276\">\n<p data-start=\"3250\" data-end=\"3276\">\ud83d\udc18 <strong data-start=\"3253\" data-end=\"3276\">450+ Wild Elephants<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3277\" data-end=\"3292\">\n<p data-start=\"3279\" data-end=\"3292\">\ud83d\udc05 ~50 Tigers<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3293\" data-end=\"3306\">\n<p data-start=\"3295\" data-end=\"3306\">\ud83d\udc06 Leopards<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3307\" data-end=\"3332\">\n<p data-start=\"3309\" data-end=\"3332\">\ud83e\udd8c Sambar &amp; Chital Deer<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3333\" data-end=\"3358\">\n<p data-start=\"3335\" data-end=\"3358\">\ud83d\udc3b Himalayan Black Bear<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3359\" data-end=\"3385\">\n<p data-start=\"3361\" data-end=\"3385\">\ud83e\udd85 <strong data-start=\"3364\" data-end=\"3385\">315+ Bird Species<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3387\" data-end=\"3459\">Despite large populations, sightings depend on luck, timing, and season.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3461\" data-end=\"3464\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"3466\" data-end=\"3519\">Things to Do During Safari at Rajaji National Park<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"3521\" data-end=\"3843\">\n<li data-start=\"3521\" data-end=\"3586\">\n<p data-start=\"3523\" data-end=\"3586\"><strong data-start=\"3523\" data-end=\"3539\">Birdwatching<\/strong> \u2013 Great Hornbill, Crested Kingfisher, Eagles<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3587\" data-end=\"3642\">\n<p data-start=\"3589\" data-end=\"3642\"><strong data-start=\"3589\" data-end=\"3613\">Wildlife Photography<\/strong> \u2013 Forests, rivers, animals<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3643\" data-end=\"3683\">\n<p data-start=\"3645\" data-end=\"3683\"><strong data-start=\"3645\" data-end=\"3665\">Visit Chilla Dam<\/strong> \u2013 Scenic &amp; calm<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3684\" data-end=\"3738\">\n<p data-start=\"3686\" data-end=\"3738\"><strong data-start=\"3686\" data-end=\"3702\">Nature Walks<\/strong> \u2013 Buffer zones with forest guides<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3739\" data-end=\"3780\">\n<p data-start=\"3741\" data-end=\"3780\"><strong data-start=\"3741\" data-end=\"3759\">Jungle Camping<\/strong> \u2013 With permissions<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3781\" data-end=\"3843\">\n<p data-start=\"3783\" data-end=\"3843\"><strong data-start=\"3783\" data-end=\"3813\">Rajaji Tiger Reserve Zones<\/strong> \u2013 Explore varied landscapes<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>Suggested Read &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/kunjapuri-sunrise-view-trek-in-rishikesh\/\">Sunrise View Trek at Kunjapuri Temple\u00a0<\/a><\/h5>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3409\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3409\" style=\"width: 1183px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3409\" src=\"https:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Gujjar-Settlement-in-the-Park.jpg\" alt=\"Gujjar Trible Village\" width=\"1183\" height=\"629\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3409\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Gujjar Trible Village<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 data-start=\"3850\" data-end=\"3880\">Gujjar Tribal Village Visit<\/h2>\n<div class=\"no-scrollbar flex min-h-36 flex-nowrap gap-0.5 overflow-auto sm:gap-1 sm:overflow-hidden xl:min-h-44 mt-1 mb-5 [&amp;:not(:first-child)]:mt-4\">\n<div class=\"border-token-border-default relative w-32 shrink-0 overflow-hidden rounded-xl border-[0.5px] md:shrink max-h-64 sm:w-[calc((100%-0.5rem)\/3)] rounded-e-xl\">After your safari, stop at a <strong data-start=\"3953\" data-end=\"3978\">Gujjar tribal village<\/strong>, where buffalo herding is the primary livelihood. It\u2019s an enriching cultural experience near the Chilla Range.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr data-start=\"4091\" data-end=\"4094\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"4096\" data-end=\"4153\">Rajaji National Park vs Jim Corbett (Quick Comparison)<\/h2>\n<div class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\">\n<div class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"4155\" data-end=\"4412\">\n<thead data-start=\"4155\" data-end=\"4192\">\n<tr data-start=\"4155\" data-end=\"4192\">\n<th data-start=\"4155\" data-end=\"4165\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Feature<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"4165\" data-end=\"4177\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Rajaji NP<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"4177\" data-end=\"4192\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Jim Corbett<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"4207\" data-end=\"4412\">\n<tr data-start=\"4207\" data-end=\"4251\">\n<td data-start=\"4207\" data-end=\"4233\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Distance from Rishikesh<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"4233\" data-end=\"4241\" data-col-size=\"sm\">25 km<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"4241\" data-end=\"4251\" data-col-size=\"sm\">170 km<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"4252\" data-end=\"4288\">\n<td data-start=\"4252\" data-end=\"4273\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Elephant Sightings<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"4273\" data-end=\"4281\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"4281\" data-end=\"4288\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"4289\" data-end=\"4322\">\n<td data-start=\"4289\" data-end=\"4307\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Tiger Sightings<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"4307\" data-end=\"4313\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"4313\" data-end=\"4322\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"4323\" data-end=\"4351\">\n<td data-start=\"4323\" data-end=\"4337\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Crowd Level<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"4337\" data-end=\"4343\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Low<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"4343\" data-end=\"4351\" data-col-size=\"sm\">High<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"4352\" data-end=\"4412\">\n<td data-start=\"4352\" data-end=\"4364\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Ideal For<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"4364\" data-end=\"4387\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Short trips, birding<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"4387\" data-end=\"4412\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Hardcore tiger safari<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr data-start=\"4414\" data-end=\"4417\" \/>\n<h5>Suggested Read &#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/top-7-why-you-should-avoid-visiting-rishikesh-in-july-and-august\/\"> Top 7 why? You should avoid visiting Rishikesh in July &amp; August<\/a><\/h5>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5118\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5118\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5118\" src=\"https:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/A-Tusker-Elephant-in-Rajaji-National-Park.jpg\" alt=\"A Tusker Elephant in Rajaji National Park\" width=\"900\" height=\"587\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5118\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A Tusker Elephant in Rajaji National Park<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 data-start=\"4419\" data-end=\"4459\">FAQs \u2013 Safari at Rajaji National Park<\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"4461\" data-end=\"4503\">Where is Rajaji National Park located?<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4504\" data-end=\"4602\">Rajaji National Park is located in <strong data-start=\"4539\" data-end=\"4554\">Uttarakhand<\/strong>, between <strong data-start=\"4564\" data-end=\"4601\">Rishikesh, Haridwar, and Dehradun<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"4604\" data-end=\"4637\">Is Rajaji National Park open?<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4638\" data-end=\"4685\">Yes, it is open <strong data-start=\"4654\" data-end=\"4684\">from 15 October to 15 June<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"4687\" data-end=\"4725\">Is safari possible from Rishikesh?<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4726\" data-end=\"4787\">Yes, <strong data-start=\"4731\" data-end=\"4747\">Chilla Range<\/strong> is the main safari gate from Rishikesh.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"4789\" data-end=\"4851\">Is Rajaji Wildlife Sanctuary same as Rajaji National Park?<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4852\" data-end=\"4951\">Yes, Rajaji Wildlife Sanctuary is now officially known as <strong data-start=\"4910\" data-end=\"4950\">Rajaji National Park \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/rajajitigerreserve.uk.gov.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tiger Reserve<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"4953\" data-end=\"4983\">Is Rajaji safari worth it?<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4984\" data-end=\"5083\">Absolutely\u2014especially for <strong data-start=\"5010\" data-end=\"5063\">elephants, birds, and peaceful jungle experiences<\/strong> close to Rishikesh.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"5085\" data-end=\"5088\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"5090\" data-end=\"5103\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"5105\" data-end=\"5360\">A <strong data-start=\"5107\" data-end=\"5141\">Safari at Rajaji National Park<\/strong> is the perfect wildlife escape if you\u2019re visiting <strong data-start=\"5192\" data-end=\"5217\">Rishikesh or Haridwar<\/strong>. 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