Rajaji National Park Safari

Rajaji National Park in Uttarakhand is the Gangetic foothills at their most wild — a Shivalik Range reserve where the Ganga flows through the forest and tigers, elephants, leopards, and king cobras roam the sal woodland. The park's Chilla Zone is the most accessible for elephant and big cat sightings, while the Motichur and Ramgarh zones reward birders with Himalayan species rarely seen elsewhere. The nearby Har-ki-Pauri Ghat in Haridwar — just 10 km from the park — offers the Ganga Aarti spiritual experience each evening. Rishikesh (25 km) with its yoga ashrams, rafting on the Ganga, and Laxman Jhula adds a vibrant adventure-and-wellness dimension. Corbett National Park (3.5 hrs) extends the Uttarakhand wildlife itinerary. Best visited November to May; avoid the monsoon season.