Rajaji National Park (Chilla) :

10km, covering 820 sq.km in the forested foothills east of Haridwar, is best known for its elephants. The vegetation ranges from riverine, to chir pine forests interspersed with areas of scrub & pasture which support a wide variety of fauna with over 23 species of mammals, 180 bird species and 313 avi fauna species. One may watch a herd of elephants roaming majestically in the jungle or may find oneself excited by other mammals, including tigers, leopard, spotted deer, sambhar, nilgai, wildboar, ghural, languor & macaque.

Bird life includes peacocks, jungle fowls, kaleej pheasants, cuckoos, hornbills, woodpeckers, bee eaters etc. The river shelters fish in abundance.

Fishing is allowed with permit. Chilla the nearby village has the necessary infrastructure in place for the visitors. From Chilla it is 'possible to have elephant rides into the park or hire jeeps from the forest office close to the Tourist Bungalow.

For a very detailed account on Rajaji National Park refer Rajaji National Park, pg. 65 For detailed information & Enquiry contact: Dy Director - 425193.