"Nature and wild-life have been an integral part of Indian consciousness. As with trees, so with animals, a deep link exists between man and has natural environment".

Rajaji National Park

Rajaji National Park is distinct for its pristine scenic beauty and rich biodiversity. A paradise for nature lovers and wild-life enthusiasts. The wild-life of the  park is blessed with elephants, tiger, leopards, deer and gorals as its best known life form. It posses as many as 23 species of mammals and 315 avifauna species. Spread over an area of 820.42 sq. kms. in Hardwar, Dehradun and Pauri Garhwal district of UTTARANCHAL PRADESH (India).

In winters a large variety of fascinating migratory birds play in the azure waters of river Ganges which flows through the park. Both the rivers of the area Ganges and Song shelter various species of fish like- Mahasheer, Kala-banse, Goonch, Chilwa and Trout.

General Information :

• Area : 820sq.km.

• Altitude : 300 to 1350 mts.

• Temperature : Summer Max. 42°C  & Winter Max. 0°C

• Main tourist centers : Chilla, Motichur & Dholkhand

• Tourist Season : Nov.15 to June 15

Accessibility :

• Air : Nearest airport is jolly Grant, Dehradun, 33kms. 

• Rail : Nearest railhead is at Hardwar ( 8kms.) and Dehradun (24kms.). 

• Road : The National Park is 220 kms. from Delhi & from Lucknow it is at a distance of 510kms. 

Elephants are available for wildlife viewing at Chilla and Dholkand. Elephant rides are conducted morning and evening.

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Corbett National Park

India's first and finest park spread over 520 sq.  kms. along the banks of the Ramganga river, just 300 kms. northeast of Delhi in the foothills of the Himalayas is the Corbett National Park.

 110 Spices of trees, 51 species of shrubs and over 33 species of bamboo are found here. There are three distinct seasons in Corbett, Cold Nov. to feb., Hot- March to June, Rainy- July to Oct. Over 50 mammal, 580bird and 25 reptile species have been listed in the Corbett. Also astounding is the insect life here. Corbett is a known haven for tigers, largely owing to the success of WWF funded project-tiger that was launched on 1st April 1973. Other animals which add to its attraction are : Leopard, Leopard cat, Jungle cat, Fishing cat, Himalayan black Bear, Dhole, Yellow-Throated Morten, Elephant, Porcupine, Chital, Barking deer etc. Some of the birds commonly seen here are osprey, crested serpent Eagle, Blackwinged kite, Shikra, Pallas's fishing eagle, spotted eagle, Minivets, shrikes, Babblers etc.

The Gharials, descendants of the prehistoric reptilies, have made the park their home. The Indian python, viper, cobra, krait and king cobra, the largest of the poisonous snakes, also inhabit Corbett,as monitors and other lesser lizards.

General Information :

• Area : 520.8sq.km.

• Altitude : Between 400mt and 1,100mt.

• Temperature :  Summer : 46°C 19°C & Winter : 25°C 4°C

• Main entry point : Dhangarhi, Main Tourist Centre & Dhikala.

• Tourist season : Nov. 15 to June15

Accessibility :

• Air : Nearest airport is Pantnagar,133kms.

• Rail : Nearest railhead is Ramnagar, 50kms. from Dhikala.

• Road : Dhikala is connected by a road to Dhikala- Ramnagar and from there to other parts of the state. Other centers within the park are connected by fair-weather tracks. From Dhikala : Delhi is 290kms. Lucknow 503kms.; Ranikhet 114kms.

• Local Transport : Coaches and jeeps can be hired from the National Park office at Ramnagar. Elephants are available for wildlife viewing at Dhikala, khinanauli and Bijrani. Elephant rides conducted every morning and evening.
  

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