Chilla Range
Sal Forests, Grasslands & Riverine Habitats
Chilla Range is one of the most popular safari areas of Rajaji National Park (Rajaji Tiger Reserve), located on the Haridwar–Rishikesh bypass road, approximately 10 km from Haridwar and 20 km from Rishikesh. The Chilla Jeep Safari follows an approximately 2 hours 30 minutes route covering scenic forest areas around Mundal, Mithawali and Khara. Chilla was originally notified as a wildlife sanctuary in 1977 and was later incorporated with the Rajaji and Motichur sanctuaries to form Rajaji National Park in 1983; Rajaji was designated a Tiger Reserve in 2015. Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed and depend on animal movement, weather, season and other natural factors.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Entry gate | Chilla Gate (Haridwar–Rishikesh bypass road) |
| Cost | ₹3,500 per Gypsy (Up to 6 persons) |
| Duration | Approx. 2.5 Hours |
| Route | Approx. 36 km Circular Route |
| Open season | 15 November to 15 June |
| Timings | 15 Nov – 15 Feb: 6:30 AM – 8:00 AM & 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM | 16 Feb – 15 Apr: 6:00 AM – 7:30 AM & 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM | 16 Apr – 15 Jun: 5:30 AM – 7:00 AM & 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM |
Landscape
Dense Sal forests, open grasslands and riverine habitats associated with the Chilla area and the Ganga.
Highlights
- Short halts at the Mundal and Ghasiram machans (watchtowers)
- Interpretation Centre and Library at the Chilla Complex
- Elephant safari in the early morning, subject to Forest Department availability
- Approximately 36 km circular route through forest, grassland and riverine habitats
Wildlife You May See
- Bengal Tiger
- Leopard
- Asian Elephant
- Wild Boar
- Sloth Bear
- Chital (Spotted Deer)
- Sambar
- Barking Deer
- Hanuman Langur
- Rhesus Macaque
- Great Hornbill
- Kingfishers
- Peafowl
Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed and depend on animal movement, season, weather and other natural factors.
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Safari Booking & Enquiries
Call / WhatsApp: +91 98298 50501 | +91 93765 91390 | +91 99829 07130
Email: jeepsafarirajajinationalpark@gmail.com
Address: Chilla Jungle Safari Gate, near Haridwar and Rishikesh, Uttarakhand – 249306