What is the best time to visit Rajaji National Park for safari?

The safari gates at Rajaji National Park are open from November 15th to June 15th every year. The best wildlife sightings occur between December and April.

How do I book a Jeep Safari for Rajaji National Park?

Safaris can be booked online through rajajisafari.com or at the Chilla entry gate. Advance permit registration with a valid government photo ID is required.

What safari gates are available in Rajaji Tiger Reserve?

The primary safari gates are Chilla Range Gate (Haridwar-Rishikesh Highway), Motichur Range Gate, Jhilmil Zone, and Ranipur Gate.

What animals can be spotted during Rajaji Jeep Safari?

Visitors can spot Asian Elephants, Royal Bengal Tigers, Indian Leopards, Spotted Deer (Chital), Sambhar, Wild Boars, and over 315 migratory bird species.

What is the best time to visit Rajaji National Park for safari?

The safari gates at Rajaji National Park are open from November 15th to June 15th every year. The best wildlife sightings occur between December and April.

How do I book a Jeep Safari for Rajaji National Park?

Safaris can be booked online through rajajisafari.com or at the Chilla entry gate. Advance permit registration with a valid government photo ID is required.

What safari gates are available in Rajaji Tiger Reserve?

The primary safari gates are Chilla Range Gate (Haridwar-Rishikesh Highway), Motichur Range Gate, Jhilmil Zone, and Ranipur Gate.

What animals can be spotted during Rajaji Jeep Safari?

Visitors can spot Asian Elephants, Royal Bengal Tigers, Indian Leopards, Spotted Deer (Chital), Sambhar, Wild Boars, and over 315 migratory bird species.

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Official Gate Timing Schedule

Rajaji National Park Safari Timings

Official gate entry windows and last exit deadlines across Winter, Spring, and Summer seasons for Chilla, Motichur, Ranipur, Mohand, and Jhilmil gates.

Morning Entry: 5:30 AM – 8:00 AM (Seasonal)

Evening Entry: 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM (Seasonal)

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Seasonal Entry Schedules

Official Gate Timing Windows

15 NOV – 15 FEB

Winter window

Morning entry: 6:30 AM – 8:00 AM

Evening entry: 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM

Last exit: 10:00 AM / 5:30 PM

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16 FEB – 15 APR

Spring window

Morning entry: 6:00 AM – 7:30 AM

Evening entry: 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Last exit: 9:30 AM / 6:00 PM

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16 APR – 15 JUN

Summer window

Morning entry: 5:30 AM – 7:00 AM

Evening entry: 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM

Last exit: 9:00 AM / 7:00 PM

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Seasonal Entry Table

Gate Entry & Exit Schedule

Timings are strictly regulated by Uttarakhand Forest Department based on seasonal light and wildlife activity.

Dates Window	Season Window	Morning Entry	Evening Entry	Last Exit (Morning / Evening)
15 NOV – 15 FEB	Winter window	6:30 AM – 8:00 AM	1:30 PM – 3:00 PM	10:00 AM / 5:30 PM
16 FEB – 15 APR	Spring window	6:00 AM – 7:30 AM	2:00 PM – 3:30 PM	9:30 AM / 6:00 PM
16 APR – 15 JUN	Summer window	5:30 AM – 7:00 AM	3:00 PM – 4:30 PM	9:00 AM / 7:00 PM
16 JUN – 14 NOV	Monsoon Closed	PARK CLOSED FOR MONSOON REGENERATION & BREEDING SEASON (Jhilmil Reserve open till 30 June)

Entry Gates

Zone Gate Reporting Information

Chilla Gate Desk

Located on Haridwar-Rishikesh Chilla Dam Road. Main gate for Jeep & Elephant safari permits.

Reporting: 30 Mins Prior to Shift

Motichur Gate Desk

Located on NH-72 (Haridwar-Dehradun Highway) near Raiwala railway station.

Reporting: 30 Mins Prior to Shift

Ranipur Gate Desk

Situated near BHEL complex, Haridwar outskirts. Convenient for Haridwar travelers.

Reporting: 30 Mins Prior to Shift

Timings FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Rajaji safaris operate under three seasonal timing windows: Winter window (15 Nov - 15 Feb: Morning Entry 6:30 AM – 8:00 AM, Evening Entry 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM), Spring window (16 Feb - 15 Apr: Morning Entry 6:00 AM – 7:30 AM, Evening Entry 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM), and Summer window (16 Apr - 15 Jun: Morning Entry 5:30 AM – 7:00 AM, Evening Entry 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM).

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