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Rajaji National Park, now part of Rajaji Tiger Reserve, covers the Shivalik hills and sal forest between Haridwar, Rishikesh and Dehradun. It is an important range for Asian elephants and also holds tigers, leopards, sloth bears, deer and over 400 kinds of birds, with the Ganga flowing through its eastern part.
Safari essentials: the reserve has several tourism zones, with Chilla near Haridwar and Motichur the best known. Chilla is open from 15 November to 15 June and its bookings reopened on 15 November 2026. Between 15 November and 15 February, morning entry is 6:30 AM to 8:00 AM and evening entry 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM. Book on the official eRajaji portal, rajajitigerreserve.uk.gov.in, at least a day ahead; same day booking is not offered.
- Address: Chilla Range, Haridwar, Uttarakhand 249401
- Hours: Chilla zone 15 November to 15 June. 15 November to 15 February: morning entry 6:30 AM to 8:00 AM, evening entry 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM.
- How to Reach: Chilla gate is about 9 km from Haridwar; Haridwar and Rishikesh have railway stations and Dehradun's Jolly Grant airport is about 35 km away.
- Website: https://rajajitigerreserve.uk.gov.in
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