JUNGLE SAFARI

Harsh 22 months ago

Book ticket before you are going....you can also get ticket at that place. Take your luck with you if you want to see tiger or leopard...deer and many other animal you can see easily .

Ram Nautiyal 11 months ago

The Rajaji National Park Motichoor jungle safari may not be worth visiting as you are likely to encounter only a few animals such as deer and possibly elephants. The safari route covers approximately 4 kilometers in an open jeep. Currently, the jeep fee for the safari is 2150 rupees, there is an additional charge of 150 rupees per person, children below 5 years of age are exempted from any charges, There is a camera fee of 500 rupees specifically for DSLR cameras, while there are no charges for point-and-shoot cameras or mobile photography.

Subhash Parthive 11 months ago

About Motichur Zone
Motichur Safari Zone is the famous gate of Rajaji National Park, here Sal Forest is very amazing in itself, Tourists do a Safari of about 25 km here. The forest of Motichur looks very dense, in which the Leopard sitting inside the bushes is sometimes seen by the tourist. Tourists are seen small or big herds of elephants in summer, along with Spotted Deer, Sambhar,Barking Deer and Wild Bore. Due to the forest of Sal, Woodpackers are more visible as well as Hornbills and Barbets are also seen eating fruit in ficus trees, if you have an expert (Nature) guide with you then Leopard Sighting can be very good.
Attractions
Flora
Flora in Rajaji Tiger Reserve is snuggled between the Indo-Gangetic plains and the Shivalik ranges and Riverine vegetation, broadleaved deciduous forests, grasslands, scrub land and pine forests make the array of flora at these parks.Verdant jungles are home to vibrant wildlife in this park/reserve. Some popular floras found in this park include: Amaltas (Cassia fistula), Rohini (Mallotus philippensis), Palash (Butea monosperma), Shisham (Dalbergia sissoo), Sal (Shorea robusta), Sandan (Ougeinia oojeinensis), Khair (Acacia catechu), Arjun (Terminalia arjuna), Baans (Dendrocalamus strictus), Semul (Bombax ceiba), Chamaror (Ehretia laevis), Amla (Emblica officinalis), Ber (Ziziphus mauritiana), Chilla (Casearia tomentosa), Bel (Aegle marmelos), Kachnar (Bauhinia variegata) etc.

Fauna
Fauna in Rajaji National Park/Tiger Reserve has the bigger population of elephants and tigers. Other species of wild animals include: Jungle Cat, Leopard, Goral, Striped Hyena, Himalayan Black Bear, Sloth Bear, Jackal, Barking Deer, Sambhar, Wild boar, In addition, there are also some primates that include the Hanuman Langur, Indian Langur and the Rhesus Macaque. Small mammals that are mostly found in park are the Indian Hare and the Indian Porcupine. Reptiles in Rajaji include (Indian) Cobra, King Cobra, Pythons, Common Krait and the Monitor Lizard.

There are approx. 315 bird species that give a big visual treat to visitors. National bird Peacock is found in abundance. Large number of butterflies and small birds are also observed that simply add beauty to this region. Some species of birds include Babbler, Rusty cheeked Scimitar, Chestnut-tailed Starling, Golden-spectacled Warbler, Drago Cuckoo, Brown Hawk-Owl, Great Hornbill, Salty Headed Parakeets, Red Jungle Fowl, Crested Kingfishers, Lineated Barbet, Black Hooded Oriole, Finches, Khaleej Pheasant, Thrushes and many more. To thrill and experience the wilderness and the richness of species, one has to visit this place and explore the Shivalik and Himalayan Ranges in Rajaji National Park/Tiger Reserve.

Do and Don't
Please enter the Park only after taking the necessary permits and follow all the rules.
Please obtain services of Nature Guides on the basis of avaibility. They are of great help to you in spotting wildlife and ensuring that you do not lose your way in the forest.
Drive slowly in the Park. In this way you can see, observe and enjoy the most wildlife without disturbing.
Keep to the specified roads and trails. Driving off track you may trample growing trees and cause disturbance to resting animals and their young.
Respect the wild animals and maintain a safe distance from them. Remember, you are in their home and they get first priority.
Listen to the music of the forest instead of your car stereo or transistor. The quieter you are, the more the chances of your seeing wildlife. Wear dull-colored clothes. Bright colors alarm most wild animals and they flee.
While you should have provide the your any emergency contact number to park administration. Every vehicle owner/driver should have put the Gandhi gun. Don’t carry guns or any type of arms. Feel free to shoot with a camera instead.
Do not smoke or light campfires in the forest. Accidental fires can destroy this wonderful jungle in a short time.
Don’t get off your vehicle at any point in the Park except where it’s allowed. This is for your own safety and the safety of wildlife.
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