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Bird watching
Get a bird's eye view of the flight of spotted
eagles, harrier pigeons. View waterfowl in large
numbers as they gather along the Ramganga and
Ganges. Avid birdwatchers can sight up to 300
species of birds.
Trekking
Backpack through the most sacred and scenic
locales known to sages and trekking gurus.Trek to
Gangotri,the birthplace of Ganges and the
picturesque Valley of Flowers.
Jogging
Race along the twists and trails of our
track,flanked by valleys and mountain peaks or
make your own path within the lush forests.
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Rajaji National Park
Rajaji National Park was formed by consolidating
three sanctuaries namely Chilla, Motichur and
Rajaji and covers an area of 820 sq. km. The area
lies towards the east of the Dehradun - Roorkee
highway.
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There are approximately 21
tigers in this extensive area and a bigger
population of leopard in the upper regions of the
park. It is generally easier to sight the elusive
leopard in certain areas like Chilla. Tigers are
difficult to spot on account of the dense cover,
which lies in the core areas of the Park, which
are not open to tourists.
Chilla, which is the region open to
tourists, is probably the best for game viewing.
It is also very scenic as it affords views of the
mighty Ganga, as well as the Himalayas to the
North, together with a large reservoir for water
birds. It is located close to the religious center
of Haridwar and is just about 20 km away from
Rishikesh. At Chilla proper, where the residential
complex is located, in a large opening in thick
Sal forests, there are two domesticated elephants,
which can be used for game viewing rounds. These
Elephant back safaris take one through bamboo
thickets and elephant grass. There are watchtowers
located over water holes and jeepable tracks
taking one to areas around the park where wildlife
can be spotted as one drives along. Herds of the
Spotted Deer are fairly common to spot. The other
animals that can be spotted in the Chilla wildlife
sanctuary are the wild boar, Sambhar Deer, the
Grey Langur, the Red Rhesus Macaque, the Barking
Deer, the Peacock, Quails, Hornbills, Hawks,
Falcons, Vultures and many other birds of prey.
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