How to Reach Rajaji
Rajaji National Park is located in the foothills of the Shivalik range near the foothills of the Himalayas in Uttarakhand. This national park is spread across three districts: Haridwar, Dehradun, and Pauri Garhwal. Known for its rich biodiversity and vibrant wildlife, it covers an area of 820 sq km. The national park is renowned for its population of elephants, tigers, leopards, and various bird species, making it a prime destination for nature enthusiasts. Access to the Rajaji National Park from most of the country is quite easy as it is only 244 km from the national capital through the Delhi-Panipat Expressway and NH334. There are convenient overnight trains from Delhi to Haridwar and Dehradun, from where the visitors access the national park. Visitors can also fly to Jolly Grant Airport, which is located at a distance of about 26 km from the Motichur gate of the Park.
By Rail
The nearest railway station to Rajaji National Park is Haridwar Junction, located approximately 10 km away. Haridwar is well-connected to major cities across India, with regular train services from Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, and other key destinations. From the railway station, taxis and buses are readily available to reach the park. The other two railway stations near Rajaji National Park are Rishikesh Railway Station and Dehradun Railway Station.
- Rajaji from Haridwar Railway Station: 10 km
- Rajaji from Rishikesh Railway Station: 21.9 km
- Rajaji from Dehradun Railway Station: 59.6 km
By Air
The closest airport is Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun, about 37 km from Rajaji National Park. Jolly Grant Airport operates regular flights from major Indian cities, including Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru. After arriving at the airport, visitors can hire taxis or avail themselves of public transportation to reach the park. The Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi is the nearest international airport to Rajaji National Park approximately at a distance of 240 km. The airport in Delhi is more frequented with flights from different corners of India and other countries as well. One can arrive at IGI Airport, Delhi and take a connecting flight to Dehradun. Alternatively, reaching Delhi Airport can be followed by a train journey to Haridwar and reach Rajaji National Park.
Jolly Grant Airport: 37.1 km
Indira Gandhi International Airport: 240 km
By Road
Rajaji National Park is well-connected via a network of highways. National Highway 334 links Delhi to Haridwar, passing through key cities like Meerut and Roorkee. Additionally, NH 734 and NH 34 connect popular locations like Nainital and Jim Corbett National Park to Rajaji National Park, offering easy road access to make the commute.
Neighbouring Cities
The park is located near several prominent cities, including Haridwar, Dehradun, Rishikesh, Mussoorie and so on. These cities along with Rajaji National Park serve as fascinating weekend destinations from urban conglomerates like Delhi, Noida and Gurgaon.
- Haridwar - 14.8 km
- Rishikesh - 21.0 km
- Dehradun - 57.8 km
- Mussoorie - 89.2 km
- Nainital - 236 km
- Noida - 219 km
- Delhi - 244 km
- Gurgaon - 255 km
[Kindly note that all the distances mentioned above are based on general approximation. Insert the allotted safari zone while calculating the distance to get the exact idea.]