
WILDLIFE SAFARI
If you are looking for an adventure of a lifetime then Rajaji National Park is just the place to check out. Watch a herd of Elephants roaming majestically in the jungle or even a Tiger picking its way through the tall grass or may find oneself excited by wildlife of many kinds including 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 and a vast variety of winged delights; Pea Fowl, Jungle Fowl, Kaleej Pheasant, Hornbil, Woodpecker, Thrushes, Kingfishers, Parakeets, Warbler, Barbet, Finch, Indian Roller, Oriola and the list is endless.
The park has been created in 1983 by amalgamation of three sanctuaries- Rajaji sanctuary(estd. 1948) Motichur sanctuary (estd. 1964) and Chilla sanctuary(estd. 1977) after the name of renowned statesman and freedom fighter Sri C. Rajgopalachariya - The first and last Governor General of independent India popularly known as "Rajaji". The park is spread over an area of 820.42 sq. km. in three Districts- Dehradun, Haridwar & Pauri.
In winters, becomes a bigger attractions as far as the avifauna is concerned with a large variety of fascinating migratory birds play in the azure waters of the River Ganga, which flows through the park. Both the rivers of the area, Ganga and Song sheltered various species of fish like Mahaseer, Kalabanse, Goonch, Chilwa and Trout.
Rajaji National park is accessible from camp Paddler Zone .We arrange Jeep Safari for the Rajaji National Park.
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