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The
Rajaji National Park was created in 1983 by amalgamation
of three sanctuaries- Rajaji Sanctuary (estd. 1948),
Motichur Sanctuary (estd. 1964) and Chilla sanctuary
(estd. 1977) after the name of renowned statesman and
freedom fighter Sri C. Rajgopalachariya - The first and
last Governor General of independent India popularly
known as "Rajaji". The park is spread over an area of
820.42 sq. km. in three Districts- Dehradun, Haridwar &
Pauri Garhwal of Uttaranchal State, India.
The Park has got the
largest area representing Shiwalik Eco-system. The
Shivalik trail is 10 million year old and very rich in
fossils. It's fossils faunal remains include about 50
species of elephant, one of them is present today.
The majestic Ganges flows
through the National Park for a distance of 24km,
besides the innumerable streams and brooks making it
rich and diverse. It offers ample opportunities to
nature lovers to enjoy the captivating landscape and
wildlife.
Every season in the
Rajaji National Park has capacity to endow celebration
of life. So Whether its Winter, Summer, Spring, Monsoon
or any self induced season just come here and explore
the celebration of Life.
The park is home to the
Tiger, Leopard, Himalayan Bear, Cheetal, hog deer,
barking deer, Sambar deer, wild boar, antelopes such as
the Nilgai, Goral , Jackal, Hyena, Jungle Cat, Leopard
Cat, Civets, Himalayan Yellow-Throated Marten, Sloth
Bears, Pythons, King Cobra, Common Krait, Indian Cobra
and the Monitor Lizard and above All the Asian Elephant.
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