Rajaji Tiger Reserve encompasses the Shivaliks, near the foothills of the Himalayas in Uttaranchal.
This stunning destination is a true paradise for nature and wildlife enthusiasts is near Corbett Tiger Reserve.
The place has a unique eco-system that ranges from semi-evergreen to deciduous forests, mixed broad-leaved to Terai grasslands and has been classified as the Indus-Ganges Monsoon Forest type.
The towering Sal trees (Shorea Robusta) will leave you in awe as they dominate the landscape. This special location, being in the transition zone between temperate western Himalaya and central Himalaya, only adds to the rich species diversity and viewing prospects.
The place is home to a thriving population of tigers and Asian elephants, and is also a habitat for a variety of other wild animals such as leopards, jungle cats, Himalayan black bears, sloth bears, striped hyenas, gorals, sambars, wild pigs, spotted deer, barking deer and more.
If you’re a bird lover, you’ll be thrilled to know that the reserve is also a sanctuary for vultures, woodpeckers, hornbills and various migratory birds like Ruddy Shelduck, Larger Cormorant, Red Created Pochard, Mallard Duck, etc. With 42 species of fish in the aquatic habitat supported by rivers and streams, and a range of reptiles like King Cobra, Burmese Python and Common krait, there’s no shortage of fascinating creatures to spot on your wildlife safari.
Visitors can enjoy a Jeep safari to explore the five zones/ranges of the reserve. All the gates are well-connected by road and you can easily book a safari from the nearest gate.
Rajaji Tiger Reserve is accessible from Delhi, Meerut, Roorkee, Haridwar, Rishikesh, Mussoorie, Dehradun, Nainital, Bijnore and Chandigarh by road. The nearest rail head is located in Haridwar, Rishikesh and Dehradun and the nearest airport is Jolly Grant (Dehradun). Whether you prefer to drive in a car or take a train, there are plenty of options to get to Haridwar, Rishikesh or Dehradun. And with flights available from Delhi and other Indian cities, reaching Rajaji Tiger Reserve has never been easier.
Now get ready for an adventure of a lifetime as you go on an open Jeep Mojave ride for 21 km on a dirt road, crossing streams of water, steep hillsides, deep forests and open grasslands.
A morning trip is highly recommended, but do bundle up in the winter months to stay warm! And trust us, a trip to Dehradun and Rishikesh will not be complete without a visit to Rajaji Tiger Reserve.
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