{"id":41485,"date":"2026-03-01T05:00:53","date_gmt":"2026-03-01T05:00:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/?p=41485"},"modified":"2026-03-01T05:02:06","modified_gmt":"2026-03-01T05:02:06","slug":"best-zones-in-rajaji-national-park","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/best-zones-in-rajaji-national-park\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Zones in Rajaji National Park, Rishikesh (2026 Travel Guide)"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"51\">Best Zones in Rajaji National Park, Rishikesh (2026 Travel Guide)<\/h1>\n<h4 data-start=\"52\" data-end=\"132\"><strong data-start=\"52\" data-end=\"132\">Best Zones in Rajaji National Park<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"52\" data-end=\"132\"><strong data-start=\"52\" data-end=\"132\">Complete Travel Blog\u00a0with Safari Details, Timings, Temperature &amp; Expert Tips<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"134\" data-end=\"462\">If you are planning a jungle safari near <strong data-start=\"175\" data-end=\"210\">Haridwar, Rishikesh or Dehradun<\/strong>, then <strong data-start=\"217\" data-end=\"264\">Rajaji National Park (Rajaji Tiger Reserve)<\/strong> is one of the best wildlife destinations in Uttarakhand. Spread across the Shivalik foothills of the Himalayas, this park offers dense Sal forests, riverine belts, grasslands and rich biodiversity.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"464\" data-end=\"658\">\ud83d\udc49 <strong data-start=\"467\" data-end=\"489\">Special Highlight:<\/strong> Among all safari zones, <strong data-start=\"514\" data-end=\"583\">Ranipur Range is considered the best zone in Rajaji National Park<\/strong> due to its balanced landscape, leopard sightings and mixed forest habitat.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"660\" data-end=\"663\" \/>\n<figure id=\"attachment_39516\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-39516\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-39516 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Rajaji-National-Park.jpg\" alt=\"Rajaji National Park\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Rajaji-National-Park.jpg 800w, https:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Rajaji-National-Park-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Rajaji-National-Park-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Rajaji-National-Park-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-39516\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rajaji National Park Ranipur Range<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 data-start=\"665\" data-end=\"706\">Where is Rajaji National Park Located?<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"708\" data-end=\"798\"><strong data-start=\"708\" data-end=\"732\">Rajaji National Park<\/strong> is located in the state of <strong data-start=\"760\" data-end=\"782\">Uttarakhand, India<\/strong>, spread across:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"800\" data-end=\"870\">\n<li data-start=\"800\" data-end=\"821\">\n<p data-start=\"802\" data-end=\"821\">Haridwar District<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"822\" data-end=\"843\">\n<p data-start=\"824\" data-end=\"843\">Dehradun District<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"844\" data-end=\"870\">\n<p data-start=\"846\" data-end=\"870\">Pauri Garhwal District<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"872\" data-end=\"993\">It lies between <strong data-start=\"888\" data-end=\"924\">Haridwar, Rishikesh and Dehradun<\/strong>, making it one of the most accessible tiger reserves in North India.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"995\" data-end=\"1010\">Nearest Cities:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1011\" data-end=\"1126\">\n<li data-start=\"1011\" data-end=\"1054\">\n<p data-start=\"1013\" data-end=\"1054\">Haridwar \u2013 10 to 20 km from major gates<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1055\" data-end=\"1083\">\n<p data-start=\"1057\" data-end=\"1083\">Rishikesh \u2013 20 km approx<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1084\" data-end=\"1126\">\n<p data-start=\"1086\" data-end=\"1126\">Dehradun \u2013 Near Ramgarh &amp; Mohand gates<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1128\" data-end=\"1131\" \/>\n<figure id=\"attachment_40062\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-40062\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-40062 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Safari-at-Rajaji-National-Park.jpg\" alt=\"Safari at Rajaji National Park\" width=\"800\" height=\"624\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Safari-at-Rajaji-National-Park.jpg 800w, https:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Safari-at-Rajaji-National-Park-300x234.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Safari-at-Rajaji-National-Park-768x599.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-40062\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Safari at Rajaji National Park<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h1 data-start=\"1133\" data-end=\"1168\">Rajaji National Park Opening Time<\/h1>\n<p data-start=\"1170\" data-end=\"1224\">Safari timings vary slightly by season, but generally:<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1226\" data-end=\"1244\">Morning Safari<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1245\" data-end=\"1268\">\n<li data-start=\"1245\" data-end=\"1268\">\n<p data-start=\"1247\" data-end=\"1268\"><strong data-start=\"1247\" data-end=\"1268\">6:00 AM \u2013 9:30 AM<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"1270\" data-end=\"1288\">Evening Safari<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1289\" data-end=\"1312\">\n<li data-start=\"1289\" data-end=\"1312\">\n<p data-start=\"1291\" data-end=\"1312\"><strong data-start=\"1291\" data-end=\"1312\">2:30 PM \u2013 6:00 PM<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1314\" data-end=\"1391\"><em data-start=\"1314\" data-end=\"1391\">(Timings may change depending on season and forest department regulations.)<\/em><\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1393\" data-end=\"1396\" \/>\n<h1 data-start=\"1398\" data-end=\"1435\">Rajaji National Park Opening Months<\/h1>\n<p data-start=\"1437\" data-end=\"1486\">Rajaji is divided into <strong data-start=\"1460\" data-end=\"1485\">Core and Buffer Zones<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1488\" data-end=\"1508\">Core Zones Open:<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1509\" data-end=\"1539\">\n<li data-start=\"1509\" data-end=\"1539\">\n<p data-start=\"1511\" data-end=\"1539\"><strong data-start=\"1511\" data-end=\"1539\">1st October to 30th June<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"1541\" data-end=\"1558\">Buffer Zones:<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1559\" data-end=\"1589\">\n<li data-start=\"1559\" data-end=\"1589\">\n<p data-start=\"1561\" data-end=\"1589\"><strong data-start=\"1561\" data-end=\"1589\">Open Throughout the Year<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1591\" data-end=\"1707\">The park remains partially closed during peak monsoon (July\u2013September) for visitor safety and wildlife conservation.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1709\" data-end=\"1712\" \/>\n<h1 data-start=\"1714\" data-end=\"1748\">Rajaji National Park Closed Days<\/h1>\n<ul data-start=\"1750\" data-end=\"1925\">\n<li data-start=\"1750\" data-end=\"1810\">\n<p data-start=\"1752\" data-end=\"1810\">Closed during heavy monsoon in core areas (July\u2013September)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1811\" data-end=\"1864\">\n<p data-start=\"1813\" data-end=\"1864\">May remain closed during extreme weather conditions<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1865\" data-end=\"1925\">\n<p data-start=\"1867\" data-end=\"1925\">Some zones may close temporarily due to forest maintenance<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1927\" data-end=\"1975\">Always check availability before booking safari.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1977\" data-end=\"1980\" \/>\n<figure id=\"attachment_37188\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-37188\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-37188 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Chilla-Range-Rajaji-Tiger-Reserve.jpg\" alt=\"Chilla Range Rajaji Tiger Reserve\" width=\"1000\" height=\"615\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Chilla-Range-Rajaji-Tiger-Reserve.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Chilla-Range-Rajaji-Tiger-Reserve-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Chilla-Range-Rajaji-Tiger-Reserve-768x472.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-37188\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Chilla Range Rajaji Tiger Reserve<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h1 data-start=\"1982\" data-end=\"2016\">Rajaji National Park Temperature<\/h1>\n<p data-start=\"2018\" data-end=\"2062\">Understanding the climate helps plan better:<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2064\" data-end=\"2084\">Winter (Nov\u2013Feb)<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2085\" data-end=\"2147\">\n<li data-start=\"2085\" data-end=\"2100\">\n<p data-start=\"2087\" data-end=\"2100\">8\u00b0C to 22\u00b0C<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2101\" data-end=\"2147\">\n<p data-start=\"2103\" data-end=\"2147\">Best time for wildlife photography &amp; birding<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"2149\" data-end=\"2172\">Summer (March\u2013June)<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2173\" data-end=\"2250\">\n<li data-start=\"2173\" data-end=\"2189\">\n<p data-start=\"2175\" data-end=\"2189\">18\u00b0C to 40\u00b0C<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2190\" data-end=\"2250\">\n<p data-start=\"2192\" data-end=\"2250\">Best time for tiger and elephant sightings near waterholes<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"2252\" data-end=\"2275\">Monsoon (July\u2013Sept)<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2276\" data-end=\"2335\">\n<li data-start=\"2276\" data-end=\"2292\">\n<p data-start=\"2278\" data-end=\"2292\">24\u00b0C to 35\u00b0C<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2293\" data-end=\"2335\">\n<p data-start=\"2295\" data-end=\"2335\">Lush greenery, but limited safari access<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"2337\" data-end=\"2340\" \/>\n<h1 data-start=\"2342\" data-end=\"2386\">Best Zone to Visit in Rajaji National Park<\/h1>\n<p data-start=\"2388\" data-end=\"2434\">Rajaji Tiger Reserve has 8 major safari zones:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2436\" data-end=\"2595\">\n<li data-start=\"2436\" data-end=\"2451\">\n<p data-start=\"2438\" data-end=\"2451\"><a href=\"https:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/rajaji-national-park-chilla\/\">Chilla Zone<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2452\" data-end=\"2469\">\n<p data-start=\"2454\" data-end=\"2469\">Motichur Zone<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2470\" data-end=\"2486\">\n<p data-start=\"2472\" data-end=\"2486\">Ranipur Zone<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2487\" data-end=\"2503\">\n<p data-start=\"2489\" data-end=\"2503\">Jhilmil Zone<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2504\" data-end=\"2520\">\n<p data-start=\"2506\" data-end=\"2520\">Ramgarh Zone<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2521\" data-end=\"2536\">\n<p data-start=\"2523\" data-end=\"2536\">Mohand Zone<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2537\" data-end=\"2564\">\n<p data-start=\"2539\" data-end=\"2564\">Pebble River Jeep Drive<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2565\" data-end=\"2595\">\n<p data-start=\"2567\" data-end=\"2595\">Mountain Jungle Jeep Drive<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"2597\" data-end=\"2655\">\u2b50 Ranipur Range \u2013 The Best Zone in Rajaji National Park<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2657\" data-end=\"2734\">Ranipur Safari is considered the <strong data-start=\"2690\" data-end=\"2733\">most balanced and rewarding safari zone<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2736\" data-end=\"2764\">Why Ranipur is the Best:<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2765\" data-end=\"3004\">\n<li data-start=\"2765\" data-end=\"2794\">\n<p data-start=\"2767\" data-end=\"2794\">25 km straight safari track<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2795\" data-end=\"2829\">\n<p data-start=\"2797\" data-end=\"2829\">Mixed forest + grassland patches<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2830\" data-end=\"2857\">\n<p data-start=\"2832\" data-end=\"2857\">Surrounded by small hills<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2858\" data-end=\"2886\">\n<p data-start=\"2860\" data-end=\"2886\">Frequent leopard sightings<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2887\" data-end=\"2933\">\n<p data-start=\"2889\" data-end=\"2933\">Spotted Deer, Sambhar, Nilgai &amp; Barking Deer<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2934\" data-end=\"2956\">\n<p data-start=\"2936\" data-end=\"2956\">Multiple owl species<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2957\" data-end=\"3004\">\n<p data-start=\"2959\" data-end=\"3004\">Leopards often seen resting on boundary walls<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3006\" data-end=\"3127\">If you want a mix of landscape beauty and predator sightings, <strong data-start=\"3068\" data-end=\"3127\">Ranipur Range is the best zone in Rajaji National Park.<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3129\" data-end=\"3132\" \/>\n<h1 data-start=\"3134\" data-end=\"3188\">Best Zone for Tiger Sighting in Rajaji National Park<\/h1>\n<p data-start=\"3190\" data-end=\"3261\">Tiger sightings in Rajaji are not as frequent as Corbett, but possible.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"3263\" data-end=\"3300\">Zones Known for Big Cat Movement:<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"3301\" data-end=\"3370\">\n<li data-start=\"3301\" data-end=\"3318\">\n<p data-start=\"3303\" data-end=\"3318\"><strong data-start=\"3303\" data-end=\"3318\">Mohand Zone<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3319\" data-end=\"3337\">\n<p data-start=\"3321\" data-end=\"3337\"><strong data-start=\"3321\" data-end=\"3337\">Chilla Range<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3338\" data-end=\"3370\">\n<p data-start=\"3340\" data-end=\"3370\">Ranipur (occasional sightings)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"3372\" data-end=\"3399\">Mohand Zone Highlights:<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"3400\" data-end=\"3575\">\n<li data-start=\"3400\" data-end=\"3425\">\n<p data-start=\"3402\" data-end=\"3425\">Rocky Himalayan terrain<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3426\" data-end=\"3451\">\n<p data-start=\"3428\" data-end=\"3451\">Shivalik foothills view<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3452\" data-end=\"3481\">\n<p data-start=\"3454\" data-end=\"3481\">Known for leopard sightings<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3482\" data-end=\"3526\">\n<p data-start=\"3484\" data-end=\"3526\">Waterholes attract elephants and predators<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3527\" data-end=\"3575\">\n<p data-start=\"3529\" data-end=\"3575\">Sometimes 2\u20133 leopards seen in a single safari<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3577\" data-end=\"3667\">For tiger-specific safaris, <strong data-start=\"3605\" data-end=\"3644\">Mohand &amp; Chilla have better chances<\/strong>, especially in summer.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3669\" data-end=\"3672\" \/>\n<h1 data-start=\"3674\" data-end=\"3708\">Rajaji National Park Chilla Zone<\/h1>\n<p data-start=\"3710\" data-end=\"3790\">Chilla is the most popular and easily accessible zone from Haridwar &amp; Rishikesh.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"3792\" data-end=\"3811\">Safari Details:<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"3812\" data-end=\"3920\">\n<li data-start=\"3812\" data-end=\"3844\">\n<p data-start=\"3814\" data-end=\"3844\">Track Length: 36 km (circular)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3845\" data-end=\"3866\">\n<p data-start=\"3847\" data-end=\"3866\">Duration: 2.5 hours<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3867\" data-end=\"3920\">\n<p data-start=\"3869\" data-end=\"3920\">Distance: 10 km from Haridwar, 20 km from Rishikesh<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"3922\" data-end=\"3952\">What Makes Chilla Special:<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"3953\" data-end=\"4117\">\n<li data-start=\"3953\" data-end=\"3971\">\n<p data-start=\"3955\" data-end=\"3971\">Dense Sal forest<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3972\" data-end=\"3992\">\n<p data-start=\"3974\" data-end=\"3992\">Elephant sightings<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3993\" data-end=\"4031\">\n<p data-start=\"3995\" data-end=\"4031\">Chilla Dam (144 MW power generation)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4032\" data-end=\"4064\">\n<p data-start=\"4034\" data-end=\"4064\">Sunset point near Shakti Canal<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4065\" data-end=\"4084\">\n<p data-start=\"4067\" data-end=\"4084\">Ganga river views<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4085\" data-end=\"4117\">\n<p data-start=\"4087\" data-end=\"4117\">Forest souvenir shop near gate<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"4119\" data-end=\"4139\">Chilla is ideal for:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4140\" data-end=\"4204\">\n<li data-start=\"4140\" data-end=\"4168\">\n<p data-start=\"4142\" data-end=\"4168\">First-time safari visitors<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4169\" data-end=\"4179\">\n<p data-start=\"4171\" data-end=\"4179\">Families<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4180\" data-end=\"4204\">\n<p data-start=\"4182\" data-end=\"4204\">Wildlife photographers<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"4206\" data-end=\"4209\" \/>\n<h1 data-start=\"4211\" data-end=\"4241\">Other Important Safari Zones<\/h1>\n<h2 data-start=\"4243\" data-end=\"4261\">Motichur Safari<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"4262\" data-end=\"4390\">\n<li data-start=\"4262\" data-end=\"4284\">\n<p data-start=\"4264\" data-end=\"4284\">25 km circular track<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4285\" data-end=\"4303\">\n<p data-start=\"4287\" data-end=\"4303\">Dense Sal forest<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4304\" data-end=\"4328\">\n<p data-start=\"4306\" data-end=\"4328\">Leopards in bush areas<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4329\" data-end=\"4355\">\n<p data-start=\"4331\" data-end=\"4355\">Elephant herds in summer<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4356\" data-end=\"4390\">\n<p data-start=\"4358\" data-end=\"4390\">Hornbills, Woodpeckers &amp; Barbets<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"4392\" data-end=\"4421\">Jhilmil Zone (Buffer Area)<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"4422\" data-end=\"4558\">\n<li data-start=\"4422\" data-end=\"4436\">\n<p data-start=\"4424\" data-end=\"4436\">30 km safari<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4437\" data-end=\"4470\">\n<p data-start=\"4439\" data-end=\"4470\">River Ganga &amp; Patera grasslands<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4471\" data-end=\"4494\">\n<p data-start=\"4473\" data-end=\"4494\">Famous for Swamp Deer<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4495\" data-end=\"4514\">\n<p data-start=\"4497\" data-end=\"4514\">250+ bird species<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4515\" data-end=\"4534\">\n<p data-start=\"4517\" data-end=\"4534\">Eagles &amp; vultures<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4535\" data-end=\"4558\">\n<p data-start=\"4537\" data-end=\"4558\">Ideal for bird lovers<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"4560\" data-end=\"4591\">Ramgarh Zone (Near Dehradun)<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"4592\" data-end=\"4673\">\n<li data-start=\"4592\" data-end=\"4611\">\n<p data-start=\"4594\" data-end=\"4611\">Sal forest beauty<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4612\" data-end=\"4625\">\n<p data-start=\"4614\" data-end=\"4625\">20 km track<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4626\" data-end=\"4642\">\n<p data-start=\"4628\" data-end=\"4642\">Termite mounds<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4643\" data-end=\"4673\">\n<p data-start=\"4645\" data-end=\"4673\">Leopard &amp; elephant sightings<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"4675\" data-end=\"4704\">Mountain Jungle Jeep Drive<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"4705\" data-end=\"4830\">\n<li data-start=\"4705\" data-end=\"4744\">\n<p data-start=\"4707\" data-end=\"4744\">Scenic high-altitude drive (3,000 ft)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4745\" data-end=\"4770\">\n<p data-start=\"4747\" data-end=\"4770\">Upper Ganga Canal route<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4771\" data-end=\"4802\">\n<p data-start=\"4773\" data-end=\"4802\">Dense forest + mountain views<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4803\" data-end=\"4830\">\n<p data-start=\"4805\" data-end=\"4830\">Best for landscape lovers<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"4832\" data-end=\"4835\" \/>\n<h1 data-start=\"4837\" data-end=\"4874\">Rajaji National Park vs Jim Corbett<\/h1>\n<div class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\">\n<div class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"4876\" data-end=\"5247\">\n<thead data-start=\"4876\" data-end=\"4938\">\n<tr data-start=\"4876\" data-end=\"4938\">\n<th class=\"\" data-start=\"4876\" data-end=\"4886\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Feature<\/th>\n<th class=\"\" data-start=\"4886\" data-end=\"4909\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Rajaji National Park<\/th>\n<th class=\"\" data-start=\"4909\" data-end=\"4938\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Jim Corbett National Park<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"5002\" data-end=\"5247\">\n<tr data-start=\"5002\" data-end=\"5049\">\n<td data-start=\"5002\" data-end=\"5016\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Crowd Level<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"5016\" data-end=\"5031\">Less crowded<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"5031\" data-end=\"5049\">Highly crowded<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"5050\" data-end=\"5087\">\n<td data-start=\"5050\" data-end=\"5068\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Tiger Sightings<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"5068\" data-end=\"5079\">Moderate<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"5079\" data-end=\"5087\">High<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"5088\" data-end=\"5138\">\n<td data-start=\"5088\" data-end=\"5100\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Landscape<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"5100\" data-end=\"5116\">Raw &amp; natural<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"5116\" data-end=\"5138\">Structured tourism<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"5139\" data-end=\"5198\">\n<td data-start=\"5139\" data-end=\"5155\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Accessibility<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"5155\" data-end=\"5181\">Near Haridwar\/Rishikesh<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"5181\" data-end=\"5198\">Near Ramnagar<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"5199\" data-end=\"5247\">\n<td data-start=\"5199\" data-end=\"5210\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Best For<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"5210\" data-end=\"5230\">Leopard &amp; birding<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"5230\" data-end=\"5247\">Tiger safaris<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"5249\" data-end=\"5380\">If you want peaceful and less commercial jungle experience \u2192 <strong data-start=\"5310\" data-end=\"5320\">Rajaji<\/strong><br data-start=\"5320\" data-end=\"5323\" \/>If you want high tiger sighting probability \u2192 <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Jim_Corbett_National_Park\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong data-start=\"5369\" data-end=\"5380\">Corbett<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"5382\" data-end=\"5385\" \/>\n<h1 data-start=\"5387\" data-end=\"5428\">Is Rajaji National Park Worth Visiting?<\/h1>\n<p data-start=\"5430\" data-end=\"5445\">Absolutely yes.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5447\" data-end=\"5461\">Rajaji offers:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"5462\" data-end=\"5642\">\n<li data-start=\"5462\" data-end=\"5498\">\n<p data-start=\"5464\" data-end=\"5498\">Wild &amp; untouched forest experience<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5499\" data-end=\"5524\">\n<p data-start=\"5501\" data-end=\"5524\">Less commercial tourism<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5525\" data-end=\"5556\">\n<p data-start=\"5527\" data-end=\"5556\">Beautiful Shivalik landscapes<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5557\" data-end=\"5577\">\n<p data-start=\"5559\" data-end=\"5577\">Elephant corridors<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5578\" data-end=\"5602\">\n<p data-start=\"5580\" data-end=\"5602\">Bird watching paradise<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5603\" data-end=\"5642\">\n<p data-start=\"5605\" data-end=\"5642\">Easy access from Haridwar &amp; Rishikesh<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"5644\" data-end=\"5662\">It is perfect for:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"5663\" data-end=\"5759\">\n<li data-start=\"5663\" data-end=\"5680\">\n<p data-start=\"5665\" data-end=\"5680\">Nature lovers<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5681\" data-end=\"5698\">\n<p data-start=\"5683\" data-end=\"5698\">Photographers<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5699\" data-end=\"5720\">\n<p data-start=\"5701\" data-end=\"5720\">Weekend travelers<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5721\" data-end=\"5759\">\n<p data-start=\"5723\" data-end=\"5759\">Spiritual + wildlife combined trip<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"5761\" data-end=\"5764\" \/>\n<h1 data-start=\"5766\" data-end=\"5777\">Quick FAQ<\/h1>\n<h3 data-start=\"5779\" data-end=\"5813\">Where is Rajaji National Park?<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"5814\" data-end=\"5884\">It is located in Uttarakhand between Haridwar, Rishikesh and Dehradun.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"5886\" data-end=\"5936\">Where is Rajaji National Park located exactly?<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"5937\" data-end=\"6033\">In the Shivalik range of the Himalayas, covering Haridwar, Dehradun and Pauri Garhwal districts.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"6035\" data-end=\"6088\">Is Ranipur the best zone in Rajaji National Park?<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"6089\" data-end=\"6189\">Yes, Ranipur Range is considered the best zone due to its landscape diversity and leopard sightings.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"6191\" data-end=\"6226\">What is the best time to visit?<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"6227\" data-end=\"6291\">October to June, especially March to May for wildlife sightings.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"6293\" data-end=\"6296\" \/>\n<h1 data-start=\"6298\" data-end=\"6316\">Final Travel Tip<\/h1>\n<p data-start=\"6318\" data-end=\"6341\">If you are coming from:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"6342\" data-end=\"6503\">\n<li data-start=\"6342\" data-end=\"6379\">\n<p data-start=\"6344\" data-end=\"6379\">Haridwar \u2192 Choose Chilla or Ranipur<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6380\" data-end=\"6411\">\n<p data-start=\"6382\" data-end=\"6411\">Rishikesh \u2192 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