Rajaji National Park
Location: In Shivalik hills of Dehradun,
Haridwar & Pauri Garhwal districts of Uttaranchal
Area: 820.42 Sq. Kms
Climate: Three distinct seasons; winter,
summer and rainy
Altitude: 302 to 1000 mts.
Introduction
Rajaji National Park is situated along the hills and foothills of Shiwalik ranges in the Himalayan foothills and represents the Shiwalik eco-system. On the map it is located between Haridwar (Latitude 290 56’ 40”) and Dehradun (Latitude 300 20’ North) and 790 80’ E Longitude (Dehradun 780 01’ 15” E (Ramgarh), Chillawali- 770 54’ 30” East). Rajaji National park is accessible from many directions by road, rail and air. Bus services and overnight trains are available for Dehradun and Haridwar from Delhi and Lucknow
The Rajaji National Park is rich in faunal wealth because of the varied types of ecological niches existing in the reserve. The main groups occur are mammals, birds, reptiles (snakes and lizards), amphibians (frogs & toads) butterflies and fishes, and chiefly the invertebrate groups are, the Scorpions, Centipedes, Odonata (dragon & damselflies), Hymenoptera (wasps, bees, etc.) Isoptera (termites) and Lepidoptera which comprises more than 60 species.
How To Reach Rajaji National Park
By Road
The Rajaji National Park is well connected to Delhi via Road (NH-58), Rail and Air. From Delhi it is a comfortable 5 hour drive through Meerut (By Pass Road is suggested), Muzaffar Nagar(By Pass Road is suggested), Roorkee and Haridwar. Near Khatauli are a number of stopovers for refreshment like Cheetal Grand, Moolchand Resorts and Midway, the taste and quality of food is very good at these resorts.
By Train
Haridwar Railway Station though Rajaji National Park is close to Rishikesh Railway Station but most of the Luxurious/ Fast trains doesn't go there so better if you get down at Haridwar Railway Station only.
By Air
New Delhi's Indira Gandhi Airport is the closest International airport. Domestic airlines fly from Delhi's Palam Airport to Dehradun's Jolly Grant Airport.
