It is 2-3 hours safari by Jeep, in morning time (Gate open: 07-09 am) and in evening time (Gate open 3-5pm) in which you can experience Jungle. Rajaji National Park is a very famous tourist destination located in the India state of Uttarakhand. The region is mainly famous for the Asian Elephant Reserve. Main transport options around the reserve are jeeps safaris. Private vehicles (as per Nainital High Court Order) are not allowed inside the Reserve forest, and this is one point to note while taking up a trip to Rajaji. At Rajaji you can get the chance of viewing Spotted Deer, Sambhar, Wild Boar, tiger, leopard, Barking deer, Goral Two kinds of Bears Himalayan Black and Sloth, and over 400 bird species makes Rajaji National Park a perfect wild life safari and bird watching destination.
SAFARI ZONES
Rajaji National park has various safari zones. Some are situated around Haridwar city and some near Dehradun. Yet zones near to Haridwar city are very popular among tourists due to its habitat in Ganga belt. It has mainly four Safari Zones (Chilla, Jhilmil, Ranipur and Chillawali Zone) in order to manage and balance the number of tourists. While Dehradun has Asarori and Mohand entries. Activities such as Jungle Safari (on Gypsy), Bird Watching, half day visit, full day visits can be done. Visitors can choose any of following Safari zones for their wild life experience. Ranipur and Jhilmil zones are about 15 km from Haridwar city, while Chilla and Motichur are 12 and 9 km from Haridwar City. All four zones are in four different direction of city.
CHILLA ZONE
Track Length: 36 Km, Circular
Safari Duration: 3-3:30 hours
Enjoy an unforgettable 36 km circular safari drive through a stunning mix of dense sal forests and open chaur grasslands. This 3–3.5 hour journey offers an immersive wildlife experience, taking you from the entry gate to the scenic Mundal Sot track. The zone is home to majestic Asian Elephants, elusive Tigers and Leopards, along with Spotted Deer, Sambar, Langur, Barking Deer, and Jungle Cats. Bird lovers can delight in sightings of the magnificent Pied Hornbill and Great Hornbill. A perfect blend of wilderness and adventure awaits in this vibrant jungle landscape!
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JHILMIL ZONE
Track Length: 20 Km
Safari Duration: 2:30-3 hours
Habitat: The southern marshy grasslands of Chilla are a dedicated conservation reserve for the rare Swamp Deer, making it the only place in Uttarakhand and western Uttar Pradesh where you can spot this graceful species. This vibrant habitat is also a paradise for bird lovers, especially from November to March when migratory birds arrive in large numbers. Along with Swamp Deer, the area is home to Tigers, Leopards, Elephants, Wild Boar, and four species of deer. During winter, the famous Crocodile Point becomes a major attraction, while certain forest patches also shelter the elusive Black Bear — offering an exciting and diverse wildlife experience.
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RANIPUR ZONE
Track Length: 24 Km, Straight
Safari Duration: 2-2:30 hours
Habitat: The entry to Beribara FRH, part of the original Rajaji Wild Sanctuary, takes you back to the charm of the British era. Once a VVIP shikar zone, this historic forest range still carries the legacy of its royal past. Flanked by the fertile Terai farmlands to the south, the landscape features ber trees, cheer pine, teak, rohini, and scrub forests interwoven with lantana, creating a rich and diverse habitat. Today, it is especially popular for thrilling Leopard sightings, offering visitors a perfect blend of history and wilderness.
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Chillawali Zone
Track Length: 35 Km, Straight
Safari Duration: 2-2:30 hours
Habitat: Just 20 kilometers from Dehradun, the stunning Chillawali (Mohand) Safari Zone in Rajaji National Park is a true haven for wildlife and nature enthusiasts. Located near the peaceful town of Mohand, and easily accessible via the Saharanpur–Dehradun National Highway, this destination offers an unforgettable jungle experience.
The 35-kilometer safari route from the Mohand Gate takes around 2.5 to 3 hours, guiding visitors through dense forests and scenic rolling hills. The zone is especially famous for its frequent Leopard sightings, with lucky visitors often spotting multiple leopards during a single safari.
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Please Note:
- All Indian and Foreign Nationalist required to keep photo copy of their photo id (Voter id/ aadhar / DL / passport.)
- While filling booking form, also mention the name, age, gender of each group member at Message Text Box.
- Book early help us to make arrangement properly.
- Sitting capacity of Jeep is 1 to 6 persons at at time. Two children upto 5 years (without seats) are complimentary in every Gypsy.
- Chilla Tourism Zone is much developed and have maximum number of tourists round the year, Motichur Tourism zone is less popular than Chilla but have enough tourists. It is easliy approcheable from NH-72 and just adjecent to National Highway. Ranipur Tourism Zone is less popular than all. Yet no one knows when and where you have luck to see maximum jungle culture.
- Jhilmil Jheel Tourism Zone A marshy grassland just near the Rajaji National Park (extension area of Rajaji Tiger Reserve), near Haridwar. This is a unique 155 hectare (383 acre) site. It is corridor for most of animals transferring from National Park. Jhimil is literally the last piece of primordial Terai marshland to survive untouched in Uttarakhand. A panoramic view from the well-situated watchtower can take one back a millennium and more; little would have changed. At this low-lying site (altitude: 240 m. or 800 ft.) lives Uttarakhand’s only surviving herd of Swamp Deer or Barasingha (Cervus Duvaucelii).
- Ghori Range Ghori range is in the northeastern part of Rajaji. The area is ecological rich with good mix of old sal, riverine forest, grassland and miexed decidous forest. Several perennial streams including Tedon all seasons, and hence wide diversity of mammals, birds, reptiles and invertebrates. The Tedon Valley is reached by Gypsy track that crosses many small water streams makes this journey adventourous. Inside the halt point is Vindhyavasini Temple, Guest may do hiking 300 meter up to reach there and see panaromic view of this range. We provide a 30 minutes break here.
- Pickup and dropping from any location will be extra
- Guide Cost will be Extra.
- Booking advance combines Permit fees (Entery fees) + Rs. 1000 (minimum to full amount) only for Indian Guests. If you cancel safari, Government permit neither cancelable nor transferferable, so no refund is possible on Permit. For more information, you may go and contact Director office, Rajaji Natioal Park, 5, Ansari Marg, Dehradun. Regarding balance advance payment may occurs with cancellation policy and depends on number of cancellation days. Please note if you do not arrived on your selected date and time, what so ever reason. No refund or adjustments are possible under any circumstances.
- If safari cancel due to unavoidable reasons like heavy rains, Forest fire, Large Animal movement or any order from Forest Department or Government Department, political party band (call off) etc. whatever the reasons beyond our control, no refund is possible.
- For all foreigner / NRI guests need to pay in full amount after submitting the form.
- GST (5%) will be Extra on all billing.
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