WILDLIFE PARKS IN INDIA

Rajaji National Park

Rajaji National Park is situated along the hills and foothills of Shivalik ranges in the Himalayan foothills and represents the Shivalik 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 distinct for its pristine scenic beauty and rich bio-diversity. A paradise for nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts, the wildlife of the park is blessed with elephants, tigers, leopards, deers and ghorals as its best known life forms. Three sancturies in the Uttaranchal, Shivaliks - Rajaji, Motichur and Chila were amalgamated into a large protected area and named Rajaji National Park in the year 1983 after the famous freedom fighter Late Sri C. Rajgopalachari; popularly known as "Rajaji".

This area is the North Western Limit of Asian elephants . Spread over an area of 820.42 sq km, Rajaji is a magnificient ecosystem nestled in the Shivalik ranges and the beginning of the vast Indo-Gangetic plains, thus representing vegetation of several distinct zones and forest types like sal forests, reverine forests, board-leaved mixed forests, scrubland and grassy. It posseses as many as 23 species of mammals and 315 bird species.

The abundance of nature's bounties heaped in and around this park, are bound to attract a large number of wildlife conservationalists, nature lovers and eco-friends to visit this most breathtaking wilderness area.

Rajaji National park takes pride in offering its guests a peaceful and tranquil heaven. GMVN offers a Tourist Rest House with AC, Delux, Executive rooms and dormotary facilities alongwith 6 Gujjar Huts, there are also 10 Forest Rest Houses in park, where visitors can stay to enjoy the beauty and splendour of the park. Tourist Rest House is adequately furnished for a comfortable stay. They offer perfect retreat for visitors and nature lovers and adventure enthusiasts alike. In addition there are many hotels and tourist complexes around Rajaji National Park at Haridwar, Rishikesh, Dehradun and Mussoorie which makes it very convenient to visit the Park.

Wildlife Parks in India

» Bandhavgarh National Park
» Sunderbans National Park
» Kaziranga National Park
» Nagarhole National Park
» Nandadevi National Park
» Ranthambore National Park
» Great Himalayan National Park
» Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary
» B R Hills Wildlife Sanctuary

» Kanha National Park
» Desert National Park
» Manas National Park
» Dudhwa National Park
» Panna National Park
» Bharatpur National Park
» Nameri National Park
» Sultanpur National Park

» Pench National Park
» Periyar National Park
» Rajaji National Park
» Sariska National Park
» Corbett National Park
» Gir National Park
» Pin Valley Park
» Namdapha National Park

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