Rajaji National Park
Located in the foothills of the Shivalik range in Uttarakhand, Rajaji is an important elephant corridor and newly declared tiger reserve. The Ganga flows through its fringes, adding rich riverine habitat.
Area (km²)
820.42
Established
1983
District
Haridwar
Nearest City
Haridwar
Quick Facts
Rajaji forms a critical elephant corridor connecting Jim Corbett in the east.
The park is named after C. Rajagopalachari (Rajaji), the last Governor-General of India.
It was declared a Tiger Reserve in 2015 and now has a growing tiger population.
The Chilla range of the park is the closest major wildlife area to Delhi.
Habitat & Best Time to Visit
Habitat Types
Best Time to Visit
Nov – May
Elephant herds migrate between Rajaji and Corbett. November to May is ideal.
Designations
Gates & Safari Zones
Chilla
Zone Core
Main entry; Ganga riverside range.
Motichur
Zone Core
Near Haridwar; elephant corridor.
Ranipur
Zone Buffer
Mohand
Zone Buffer
Beribara
Zone Buffer
