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India's 48th Tiger Reserve

Rajaji National Park — Uttarakhand's Wild Heart

820 km² of pristine Shivalik wilderness. Home to Bengal tigers, 500+ Asian elephants, leopards & 315+ bird species. Just 15 km from Haridwar.

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820 km²
Park Area
500+
Asian Elephants
315+
Bird Species
50+
Mammals
5
Safari Zones
Nov–Jun
Open Season
Rajaji National Park wildlife safari
Haridwar, Uttarakhand
About the Park

Uttarakhand's Premier Tiger Reserve

Rajaji National Park spans 820 sq. km of dense Shivalik forest across Haridwar, Dehradun, and Pauri Garhwal. Established in 1983 and declared a Tiger Reserve in 2015, it's now India's 48th — home to over 500 Asian elephants, Bengal tigers, leopards, and 315+ bird species.

Just 15 km from Haridwar and 20 km from Rishikesh, this is North India's wild secret hiding in plain sight. Safari slots fill up within days of the season opening on November 15 — book early for 2026.

  • India's 48th Tiger Reserve — declared in 2015 under Project Tiger
  • 500+ Asian elephants — one of India's largest populations
  • Reachable from Delhi in under 6 hours
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Why Visit Rajaji

What Makes Rajaji Special

Raw wilderness, extraordinary wildlife and an experience that feels genuinely wild — not a zoo.

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Untouched Shivalik Forest

Dense sal forests, riverine grasslands and wetlands across 820 sq. km of Himalayan foothills.

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Extraordinary Wildlife

Tigers, 500+ elephants, leopards, gharials and the rare Barasingha in one park.

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Expert Naturalist Guides

Certified Forest Department guides who know every trail, waterhole, and animal behaviour.

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Easy Access from Delhi

250 km from Delhi. 5–6 hours by road or overnight train — the most accessible tiger reserve in North India.

Meet the Animals

Wildlife in Rajaji National Park

From Bengal tigers to the rare Barasingha — incredible animals await in every zone.

Bengal Tiger
Bengal Tiger
Chilla & Motichur Zone
Asian Elephant
Asian Elephant
Chilla Zone — Year Round
Indian Leopard
Indian Leopard
Motichur & Ranipur Zone
Spotted Deer
Spotted Deer
All Zones — Very Common
Gharial
Gharial
Chilla (Ganga River)
King Cobra
King Cobra
Chilla & Motichur Zone
Sambar Deer
Sambar Deer
All Zones — Common
Barasingha
Barasingha
Jhilmil Jheel — Rare
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Entry Fees 2026

Ticket Price & Safari Charges

Updated 2026 rates set by the Uttarakhand Forest Department. Jeep safari charges per Gypsy vehicle (6 seats).

₹150
Indian Adult Entry
₹600
Foreign Tourist Entry
₹2,500
Jeep Safari — Indian (per Gypsy)
~₹567 per person in a group of 6 — exceptional value
₹4,500
Jeep Safari — Foreign
50%
Children (5–12 yrs) Discount
Morning Safari6:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Evening Safari3:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Park OpenNov 15 – Jun 15
Jhilmil Open UntilJune 30
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Safari Zones

Choose Your Safari Zone

Pick the zone that matches your wildlife goals — tigers, elephants, birds or rare species.

Chilla Zone
Tigers & Elephants

Chilla Zone

Largest zone · Ganga riverfront · Highest tiger sightings · 15 km from Haridwar

Motichur Zone
Leopards & Birds

Motichur Zone

200+ bird species · Dense sal forest · Leopard sightings · 8 km from Haridwar

Jhilmil Jheel
Birds & Barasingha

Jhilmil Jheel

Wetland zone · Migratory birds · Critically rare Swamp Deer · Open till Jun 30

Ranipur Zone
Goral & Solitude

Ranipur Zone

Least crowded · Rocky Shivalik ridges · Himalayan Goral · Private experience

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Plan Your Visit

Best Time to Visit Rajaji

Open November 15 to June 15 — choose the season that matches your wildlife goals.

Winter
Spring
Pre-Monsoon
Birding
Winter safari

Winter Season — Best Time

Cool weather (5–22°C), peak wildlife activity, migratory birds from Central Asia, tiger and elephant sightings most reliable. Book 2–3 weeks in advance.

Nov 15 – Feb 28 5–22°C All Zones
Spring safari

Spring Season — Very Good

Warm comfortable weather (18–32°C). Newborn animals, active predators, forest in full bloom. Fewer crowds, good slot availability.

March – April 18–32°C Chilla & Motichur
Pre-monsoon safari

Pre-Monsoon — Good Value

Hot afternoons but animals concentrate near waterholes — tiger sightings can increase dramatically. Very low crowds. Great for photographers.

May – Jun 15 28–42°C Chilla Zone Best
Birding season

Bird Watching Season

315+ species including 87 migratory species. Jhilmil Jheel wetland is North India's premier birding destination. Open until June 30.

Nov – Feb (Peak) 315+ Species Jhilmil & Motichur
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Getting Here

How to Reach Rajaji National Park

15 km from Haridwar · 20 km from Rishikesh · 250 km from New Delhi. Reach by road, rail, or air.

From New Delhi (250 km)

Drive via NH-58 in 5–6 hours. Overnight train to Haridwar Junction in 4.5 hours from ₹150 (Sleeper).

From Haridwar (15 km)

Auto or taxi to Chilla Gate in 25–30 minutes. Haridwar is the most convenient base for Rajaji safaris.

From Rishikesh (20 km)

Taxi to Motichur or Chilla Gate in 35 minutes. Perfect for combining yoga or rafting with a safari.

Jolly Grant Airport (55 km)

Daily flights from Delhi and Mumbai to Dehradun. Taxi to park gate takes 1.5 hours.

Full Route Guide →
Visitor Reviews

What Visitors Say

Real experiences from wildlife enthusiasts, families and birdwatchers.

★★★★★

"We spotted a tiger on our very first morning safari at Chilla. Rajaji is far less crowded than Corbett — the jungle felt genuinely wild and untouched."

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Priya Sharma
Wildlife Enthusiast, Delhi
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"As a birdwatcher, Jhilmil Jheel was a revelation. Spotted the Barasingha, three kingfisher species and a Pallas's Fish Eagle — all in one morning."

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Meera Krishnan
Birdwatcher, Bengaluru
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"Seeing a herd of 30 elephants cross the road 10 metres ahead of us was absolutely unforgettable. My children were speechless."

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Rakesh Agarwal
Family Traveller, Lucknow
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"Came from London specifically for Rajaji. Elephants at the river, a leopard on the ridge, and the most beautiful tiger sighting of my life."

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James Whitfield
Wildlife Photographer, UK
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"Solo trip from Delhi — overnight train to Haridwar, taxi to Chilla Gate, morning safari. The forest, the silence, the wildlife — Rajaji is magical."

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Arjun Mehta
Solo Traveller, Mumbai
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know before visiting Rajaji Tiger Reserve.

Rajaji is famous for its extraordinary Asian elephant population — one of India's largest — and for being the north-western distribution limit of both the Bengal tiger and Asian elephant. Declared a Tiger Reserve in 2015, it supports Project Tiger and Project Elephant. Also celebrated for 315+ bird species and exceptional accessibility — just 15 km from Haridwar.
Indian adults pay ₹150 per person. Foreign tourists pay ₹600 per person. Children (5–12 years) get 50% off. Jeep safari charges: ₹2,500 per Gypsy for Indians and ₹4,500 for foreigners (6 persons per jeep). DSLR camera fee is ₹200 (Indian) or ₹500 (foreign).
Online through the official Uttarakhand Forest Department portal (recommended — especially Nov to Feb as Chilla zone slots fill in 24–48 hours) or offline at booking offices at Chilla Gate or Motichur Gate on the day of your safari.
Rajaji National Park opens every year on November 15 and closes June 15. The park closes mid-June through mid-November during monsoon. Jhilmil Jheel Conservation Zone stays open until June 30.
Absolutely. Just 15 km from Haridwar and 20 km from Rishikesh. Most visitors take a taxi to Chilla Gate, complete the morning safari (6:00–9:30 AM), and return to their hotel by noon. Forest rest houses are also available for overnight stays.
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