General Information Of Haridwar

Total Area: 2360 sq kms
Total Population: 2,30,000 (1991census)
Altitude: 300 Mts. From the sea level
Temperature:
39-40 ?C in Summer
6-8 ?C Degree in Winter
Location -
Latitude 29? 58' in the north Longitude 78?13' in the east.
Clothing: Summer- Light Cottons
Winter - Heavy woolens
Languages: Hindi, English and Garhwali, Kumaoni
STD Code : 0133

Total Tehsil - 3
Total Development Blocks - 6
Total Villeges
Total Post Offices
Total literacy

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Rajaji National Park

Rajaji National Park was established in the year 1996 just next to the Dehradun valley. It is spread over an area of approximately 820 Sq.Kms. Located at a distance of about 250 Kms. the capital of India,the park is famous for the elephant ride.Every year a great number of tourists visit this park to have a close look of wildlife and to experience the unforgettable adventurous ride on the back of the elephant.

Sanctuary Profile:-

Stretched Area: 820 Sq. Kms.
Altitude :Between 300 Mts. and 1,350 Mts.above the sea level
Species Found:
Of Animals:- Monitor Lizard ,Tahr,Wild Boar,Tiger, Panther, Chital, Bharal ,Serow, Black Bears ,Musk Deer, Brokwn Bears , and chir pheasants, Elephant, Sambar, Kakar, Python, and many more.
Best Time To Visit: Oct to july. in every year
Transportation Available
By Air :Nearest airport is Jolly Grant in Dehradun, Distance 33 Kms.
By Rail:Nearest railway station is Haridwar,at a distance of 8 Kms.

By Road :
Well connected by Delhi,Lucknow,Dehradun,Haridwar etc.

For More Information about the Rajaji National Park Please contact to:

The Director
Rajaji National Park
Dehradun, District - Dehradun(Uttaranchal)