Rajaji Tiger Reserve

This year the World Environment day was celebrated at Chilla Tourism Zone. The theme this year was '' Go Wild for Life" with zero tolerance for Illegal wildlife trade. A motor cycle rally to raise awareness on the issue was organised by the staff of the reserve. The Hon. Forest Minister awarded the staff for their various contributions to the reserve. Mr DVS Khati, PCCF Wildlife & Chief Wildlife Warden, Uttarakhand was also present on the occasion along with Shri Dhananjai Mohan, Adll PCCF wildlife, DFO’s, warden’s, students of an ashram, wildlife enthusiasts and Range Officer trainees from Tamil Nadu.

Water Tankers To Feed Waterholes In Uttarakhand National Park

Water Tankers To Feed Waterholes In Uttarakhand National Park Following a long dry winter spell and excessive heat in the month of April, water bodies in Uttarakhand's national parks are on the verge of drying up.

A water hole full of water right behind the Motichur Forest Rest House after restoration is so inviting for wildlife. It is a delight to see elephants bathe here. The Motichur FRH built in 1934 is a heritage property bang on the Dehradun-Haridwar highway. A sprawling bungalow with a huge ground in front. It is
very common to see deer and sambhar graze here. Overnight stay at the FRH and early morning visit to the Koelpura chaur and the machan is worth doing for assured wildlife sighting.

A group picture after a long range patrol (LRP) spanning over three days covering 60 kms on foot in the . One activity all young personnel’s enjoy doing, which is guarding the forest. It interesting to have a local as company, who know the forest tracks and are now assisting in
conservation.

being visited by the Honorable speaker of the Vidhan Sabha, Uttarakhand

Churasi Kutiya is thronged by fans of and Maharishi.

Rajaji Tiger Reserve is fragmented by human habitation at various places. This makes animal movement from one area to another difficult especially in case of elephants who travel large areas in search of food and water. The Dehradun –Nazibabdad road is one such ‘corridor’ or passage in the buffer zone of the reserve, elephants cross to go to the Ganga to drink water. They cross the road near 'Theri pull'. This road has heavy traffic especially because of pilgrim going to Chandi Devi. Forest dept personnel are usually around to hold traffic while the elephants cross the road. There has been not been any unpleasant incidence so far but we do need to think for future.Animals too have a right of way!

Mr Sushant Singh, actor and TV hosts visits Phandowala FRH. A regular at the FRH appreciated the new initiatives at the FRH and enjoyed the bird photo-grallery.

Ramgarh range office was informed about a sambar fawn being injured by dogs.The staff reached the spot near Mothorwala and rescued the fawn which had been bitten at several places. A vet attended to him and after keeping watch for 24hrs and healing he was released into the jungle.

has always been an active destination for visitor's, its entry gate being close to Haridwar. is a huge draw for the zone. The 35 km circuit through the various chaur's and sot's is a wonderful experience for all. The forest changes from the sal to moist deciduous in the
hills to teak. Sighting of deer, wild boar, pheasant, elephant, tigers and leopard (if you are lucky) and a huge array of birds is a wonderful experience. The open jeep safari starts from 1st Feb-31st March at 6:30am - 9:30am and 2:00pm - 3:30pm in the evening. From 1st April -1st June the time will shift half an
hr back. Guides are available. Don’t forget to ask your guide the names of the chaur’s and sots’s you cross.

was opened for the visitors in December 2015 by the Hon. Forest Minister Shri Dinesh Aggargwal. Since then the place has attracted more than 3000 visitors, 30% out of which are foreign. The Hon. Tourism minister Shri Dinesh Dhani too visited the ashram recently.Apart from the Ashram the nature trail developed by the forest department is a good way to spend admiring the Ganga and in the area.The trail is a must visit.