WILD TRAILS IN INDIA

ABOVE: An

elephant
walking about in Rajaji
National Park

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In 1983, three wildlife sanctuaries Rajaji,
Chilla and Motichur were combined to
form Rajaji National Park and named a!er
C Rajgopalachari, the great freedom fighter
and the only Governor General of independent
India. Positioned at the head of the IndoGangetic plains and the Shivaliks, this
unspoilt park has a diverse ecology and is
spread across 820 sq km on both sides of river

At a glance
District: Haridwar, Dehradun
and Pauri
Distance: Dehradun (25 kms)
Nearest Railhead: Haridwar
(24 kms)
Nearest Airport: Dehradun
(56 kms)
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Best time to visit: Dec-March
Entry fee: Rs 150 (Indians);
Rs 600 (Foreigners)
Timings: 6 am-9 am, 3 pm-6 pm
Open throughout the year
24

Gypsy Safari: Rs 1,250 (up to 8

people)
Elephant safaris are not offered
Camera fee: Rs 50 (foreigners)
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Major fauna: Elephant, Bengal
tiger, leopard, sloth bear,
Himalayan black bear
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Where to stay: Forest Guest
Houses as well as private camping
holidays. Private accommodation
available at Haridwar