Jungle Safari inside Rajaji National Park : This is the most commonly visited Safari experience offering in Rishikesh. The Rajaji National Park is spread over an area of 820.42 SQ. K.M. It is a home of 23 species of mammals and 315 species of Birds. The park is home to Tigers (~18), Leopards (~200), Asian Elephants (~ 500), King Cobra, Panther, Bear, Chital, Sambar, Wild Boar, Kakar, Python, Monitor Lizard, Wild Cats and many more.Park timings: From 15th November till 31st December the park is open from 6.30 am till 10.30 am & from 2pm till 3 pm. From 1st January till 31st March the park is open from 6.30 am till 11.00 am & from 2pm till 3.30 pm. From 1st April till 30thJune the park is open from 6.30 am till 11.00 am & from 3pm till 5 pm.

Booking Cost: The booking cost per person,for Indians is INR 5400 + 5% GST (the rates are for minimum 2 persons) and for non-Indians it is INR 7400 + 5% GST (the rates are for 2 persons). If Single Safari is booked, it is for Indians INR. 4400 + 5% GST & Non Indians INR. 6000 + 5% GST. Guests are requested to inform the reception of their desire to visit the park at least 12 hours in advance.The hotel arrange for pickup and drop to and fro the main entrance of the Rajaji National Park by Jeep. Pickup and drop prices are included in the rates mentioned above.

What happens on the trip: The guide will meet the guests at the hotel lobby at the pre-decided pickup time and take them by Jeep to the park entrance. The trip from the hotel till the main entrance of the park is 16 km long and takes about 30 minutes by road. Before entering the forest the guide will explain the rules of the forest to the guests. The entire Safari experience lasts 3 to 4 hours on an average. During the experience the guests are taken on a 40 km route inside the national park. There are various stopping points where the guide may take the guests into some parts of the forest by foot as well. Guests will also be taken to a viewing point to get a good view of the park from an elevation. Guests may also be taken to a Gujjar (‘forest nomads’) settlement inside the forest to spend time with them and see how they live; however the nomads keep shifting and visiting them may not be possible throughout the year. General consensus estimates of guides suggest that there is a 90% likelihood of seeing elephants, 50% likelihood of seeing a leopard and a 10% likelihood of seeing a tiger on this ride.

What to wear and carry: Guests can vary light coloured clothing (preferably green / brown). Cameras are allowed inside the park. Guests will be provided basic essentials like water in the jeep however guests are requested to keep some water with them as well.