RAJAJI NATIONAL PACKAGE 1N / 2D

One of the most frequented national parks in the Uttarakhand region, Rajaji National Park covers an area of 820.42 sq km in the foothills of the Himalayas. The famous national park derives its name from the first Indian governor general of India, Rajagopalachari. The national park came into being in the year 1983 after combining three wildlife sanctuaries - Rajaji, Motichur and Chilla. Today, the park has the eminence of sheltering the largest density of wild elephants in the entire Uttarakhand region. Best Time to Visit The ideal time to plan a visit to the Rajaji National Park is between the months of October and March every year. If you are traveling to the park during winter months, you need to do appropriate planning to prevent yourself against the chilly weather. Wildlife Attractions in the Park The national park features a pristine flora and fauna for travellers to explore. Avifaunal species are also among top wildlife attractions in the Rajaji National Park. The wildlife park has around 49 mammalian species, 315 bird species, 49 reptilian species and 10 species of amphibians. Some of the most commonly spotted animal species in this national park include elephants, tigers, leopards, deer, sloth bear, jungle cat, jackal, Indian langur, wild boar etc. During your wildlife tour to Rajaji National Park, you also get a wonderful opportunity to explore a variety of bird species that find shelter in the northern Himalayas. Popularly seen bird species found in this park include kingfishers, barbets, pheasants, pea fowl, woodpeckers etc. King cobra, python and monitor lizard are among the commonly spotted reptiles in the national park.