The Rajaji Wildlife Safari
In 1983, three sanctuaries in the Shivalik –Chilla, Rajaji and Motichur– were merged into a large protected area and were jointly named Rajaji National Park after the famous freedom fighter Lt. Shri Rajagopalachari. Spread over an area of over 800 sq. kms, the park is a magnificent ecosystem nestled in the Shivalik ranges. With the Ganga River flowing through, the park is the beginning of the vast Indo-Gangetic plains.
The Rajaji Safari
Day 1: Arrive Camp Tusker, Rajaji National Park
Arrive at Haridwar Railway Station. Meet, assist and transfer to Camp Tusker by Snow Artzone team members. Camp Tusker is located in the verdant surroundings of Rajaji National Park. At the camp the musical chirping of the birds, the rousing sound of the forest and the relaxed atmosphere take you far away from the hustle of city lives into the rejuvenating lap of nature. After lunch, jeep safari into Rajaji National Park. Rajaji is rich in bio-diversity and is home to Asiatic elephants, tigers, leopards, spotted deer, sambhar deer, wild boar, barking deer, goral, Himalayan black bear and sloth bear and over 400 bird species. Dinner and overnight at Camp Tusker.
Day 2: Rajaji National Park
After breakfast, nature walk along River Ganga. Lunch. After lunch, cycling in the buffer zone of Rajaji National Park. The cycling trail takes you through vegetation of several distinct zones and various forest types such as sal forests, revering forests, broad-leaved mixed forests and scrubland. In the evening, a talk on the flora and fauna of the surrounding areas by our in-house naturalist. Dinner and overnight at Camp Tusker
Day 3: Depart Camp
Depart from camp.
What to Bring Along
For Wildlife Safaris
Jungle green/ earthy colored clothes for the safaris
Binoculars
Bird book
For Camp
Torch
Shoes
Track pants & T-shirts
Personal medical kit and toiletries
Warm clothes for evenings, early mornings
Sun shade/ cap
Sun block lotion
Retainers for prescription glasses/ sun glasses
Water bottle
Rain gear (raincoat/ umbrella)
Camera
Musical instrument/ reading/ writing material
Your Spirit of Adventure and sense of humor!
