Rajaji National Park

Located at the foothills of the Shivalik mountains, Rajaji National Park spans 820 square kilometers of deciduous forests and grasslands along the Ganges River.

The park formed in 1983 through the merger of three wildlife sanctuaries and received its name from C. Rajagopalachari, the first Indian Governor-General.

The protected area extends near Haridwar, a major Hindu pilgrimage center, connecting natural conservation with traditional religious practices of northern India.

The national park remains open from November 15 to June 15, with morning and afternoon jeep safaris available for wildlife observation.

The reserve houses 50 mammal species including Asian elephants, tigers, leopards, sloth bears, and numerous bird species across its varied terrain.

Location: Uttarakhand

Inception: 1983

GPS coordinates: 30.08333,78.03333

Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:30