Rishikesh Tiger Safari Blog

Ask most visitors what they hope to see a   Rajaji National Park and the answer is the same: a tiger. But the animals in Rajaji National Park are far more varied than that one famous cat, and the ones you are most likely to meet are just as thrilling. Just a short drive from Rishikesh, Rajaji spreads across the Shivalik foothills and the banks of the Ganga. Its sal forests, grasslands and river beds hold wild elephants, leopards, several kinds of deer, bears, langurs and hundreds of bird species. Here is a first-timer's guide to who lives here, and what to realistically expect on your safari. Elephants: the real stars of Rajaji Wild Asian elephants are the animal Rajaji is best known for, and the one you have the best chance of seeing. Herds move between the forest and the river banks, especially in the cooler hours of the morning and late afternoon. Seeing a family group with calves crossing a dry river bed is one of the most memorable sights on a Rajaji safari. Stay quiet, keep ...

  A Rajaji National Park safari from Rishikesh can be a memorable addition to a Uttarakhand trip. The key to planning it well is to confirm which safari gate your booking uses before you arrange transport or choose where to stay. Rajaji has several visitor zones, and the best route depends on the gate listed in your booking. This guide explains how to plan the journey, what to confirm with your safari provider, and how to prepare for the day. 1. Confirm your safari gate first Before checking the route, find out which zone and entry gate are confirmed for your safari. Rajaji National Park has multiple tourism zones, and they are not all reached by the same road. Don’t assume that a booking described as a “Rishikesh safari” automatically uses Chilla Gate. Ask the booking provider to confirm: The exact safari zone and gate The safari date and reporting time The meeting point Whether transport to the gate is included What your booking confirmation or permit should show The Rajaji Ti...