# Rajaji National Park Jungle Safari > Independent safari booking and local guide service for Rajaji National Park & Tiger Reserve (India's 48th Tiger Reserve), Uttarakhand, run by naturalist Veeru Negi (15+ years experience). Covers all seven safari zones (Chilla, Motichur, Ranipur, Mohand, Jhilmil, Gohri, Ramgarh), ticket prices, packages, timings, and online/phone booking. Not the official government site — the official portal is rajajitigerreserve.uk.gov.in. Rajaji National Park is a protected national park and India's 48th Tiger Reserve (declared April 2015), located in the Shivalik hills of Uttarakhand across Haridwar, Dehradun, and Pauri Garhwal districts. Established in 1983 by merging the Rajaji, Motichur, and Chilla wildlife sanctuaries. Total area 820 sq km (core ~397 sq km, buffer ~423 sq km). Home to 500+ Asian elephants, 50+ Bengal tigers, 250+ leopards, and 315+ bird species. Named after C. Rajagopalachari ("Rajaji"), independence leader and India's first Indian Governor-General. Location & distances: Chilla Gate is ~8 km from Haridwar, ~20 km from Rishikesh, ~35 km from Dehradun (Jolly Grant Airport), ~230 km from Delhi via NH-334. Safari season 2026-27: November 15 – June 15 (closed during monsoon; Gohri Range stays open year-round). Timings: Morning 6:00–9:30 AM (Nov–Feb) / 5:30–9:00 AM (Mar–Jun). Evening 2:30–5:30 PM (Nov–Feb) / 3:00–6:00 PM (Mar–Jun). Pricing: Entry ₹150 (Indian adult) / ₹600 (foreign national). Private jeep (up to 6 people) ₹3,000 + mandatory naturalist guide fee ₹1,000. Shared jeep ₹950/person. Contact: Call/WhatsApp +91 99176 06031, email info@junglesafarirajajinationalpark.com. Address: Ganga Bhogpur, Chilla Zone, Rajaji National Park, Haridwar, Uttarakhand 249192. ## Safari Zones - [Chilla Safari Zone – Tiger Zone](https://www.junglesafarirajajinationalpark.com/chilla-safari-rajaji-national-park.php): Primary tiger zone near Haridwar, largest core habitat, highest tiger and elephant sighting rates. Safari 2.5–3 hours. - [Motichur Safari Zone](https://www.junglesafarirajajinationalpark.com/motichur-jungle-safari.php): 9 km from Haridwar, family-friendly, dense Sal forest, frequent elephant sightings, 24 km route. - [Ranipur Safari Zone – Leopard Zone](https://www.junglesafarirajajinationalpark.com/ranipur-jungle-safari.php): Highest leopard sighting rate in Rajaji, rocky Shivalik terrain, ~25 km route. - [Mohand Safari Zone – Bird Zone](https://www.junglesafarirajajinationalpark.com/mohand-jungle-safari.php): 12 km from Rishikesh, 200+ bird species, open terrain good for photography, 25–30 km route. - [Jhilmil Safari Zone](https://www.junglesafarirajajinationalpark.com/jhilmil-safari-zone-rajaji.php): Only wetland conservation zone, last Uttarakhand habitat for endangered Barasingha swamp deer. - [Gohri Safari Zone](https://www.junglesafarirajajinationalpark.com/gohri-range-jungle-safari.php): Only zone open year-round (including monsoon), near Kotdwar on the Song River, Pauri Garhwal. - [Ramgarh Safari Zone](https://www.junglesafarirajajinationalpark.com/ramgarh-jungle-safari.php): Nearest safari gate to Dehradun, dense Sal forest, ~40 km track; a quieter, less-visited zone. - [Elephant Safari](https://www.junglesafarirajajinationalpark.com/elephant-safari-in-rajaji-national-park.php): Resumed in Chilla zone December 2025 after a 7-year gap; limited daily slots. ## Plan Your Visit - [Safari Zones Overview](https://www.junglesafarirajajinationalpark.com/safari-zones.php): Compare all seven zones. - [Safari Packages](https://www.junglesafarirajajinationalpark.com/packages.php): Shared jeep, private jeep, Tiger Special, Birdwatching, Full-Day, and Hotel Pickup packages with pricing. - [Leopard Sure Sighting Package](https://www.junglesafarirajajinationalpark.com/leopard-sure-sighting-package-rajaji-national-park.php): High-leopard-density route package. - [Bird Watching Package](https://www.junglesafarirajajinationalpark.com/bird-watching-package-rajaji-national-park.php): Guided birding-focused safari package. - [Expert Jungle Safari Package](https://www.junglesafarirajajinationalpark.com/rajaji-national-park-expert-jungle-safari-package.php): Naturalist-led, in-depth safari package. - [Best Time to Visit](https://www.junglesafarirajajinationalpark.com/best-time-to-visit.php): Seasonal guide to sightings and weather. - [Flora & Fauna](https://www.junglesafarirajajinationalpark.com/flora-&-fauna.php): Full species and vegetation guide. - [Contact](https://www.junglesafarirajajinationalpark.com/contact.php): Booking and contact details. ## Guide Articles & Blog - [Delhi–Dehradun Expressway & the Rajaji Wildlife Corridor](https://www.junglesafarirajajinationalpark.com/delhi-dehradun-expressway-rajaji-tiger-reserve-wildlife-corridor.php) - [Elephant Safaris Return to Rajaji After 7 Years](https://www.junglesafarirajajinationalpark.com/elephant-safari-in-rajaji-national-park.php) - [5 Things Nobody Tells You About Rajaji Safari](https://www.junglesafarirajajinationalpark.com/blog/5-things-nobody-tells-you-about-rajaji-safari/) - [Why February is the Best Month for Rajaji Safari 2026](https://www.junglesafarirajajinationalpark.com/blog/february-rajaji-safari-guide-2026/) - [Tiger Sighting Update – January 2026](https://www.junglesafarirajajinationalpark.com/blog/rajaji-national-park-tiger-sighting-update-jan-2026-where-to-spot-them/) - [Chilla vs Motichur: Which Zone is Best](https://www.junglesafarirajajinationalpark.com/blog/best-safari-zone-rajaji-national-park) - [Full Blog Index](https://www.junglesafarirajajinationalpark.com/blog/) ## About - [Meet Veeru Negi – Naturalist Guide](https://www.junglesafarirajajinationalpark.com/) (About section on homepage): 15+ years guiding in Rajaji, Forest Department certified. - [Privacy Policy](https://www.junglesafarirajajinationalpark.com/privacy-policy.php) - [Terms & Conditions](https://www.junglesafarirajajinationalpark.com/terms-and-conditions.php) ## Optional - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/birdingchilla315) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/rajaji_national_park_veeru) - [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@Veeru_negi_naturalist) - [X / Twitter](https://x.com/v_naturalist)