Rajaji National Park Safari Timings
Official gate entry windows and last exit deadlines across Winter, Spring, and Summer seasons for Chilla, Motichur, Ranipur, Mohand, and Jhilmil gates.
Official Gate Timing Windows
Winter window
Morning entry: 6:30 AM – 8:00 AM
Evening entry: 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Last exit: 10:00 AM / 5:30 PM
Spring window
Morning entry: 6:00 AM – 7:30 AM
Evening entry: 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Last exit: 9:30 AM / 6:00 PM
Summer window
Morning entry: 5:30 AM – 7:00 AM
Evening entry: 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Last exit: 9:00 AM / 7:00 PM
Gate Entry & Exit Schedule
Timings are strictly regulated by Uttarakhand Forest Department based on seasonal light and wildlife activity.
| Dates Window | Season Window | Morning Entry | Evening Entry | Last Exit (Morning / Evening) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 NOV – 15 FEB | Winter window | 6:30 AM – 8:00 AM | 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM | 10:00 AM / 5:30 PM |
| 16 FEB – 15 APR | Spring window | 6:00 AM – 7:30 AM | 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM | 9:30 AM / 6:00 PM |
| 16 APR – 15 JUN | Summer window | 5:30 AM – 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM | 9:00 AM / 7:00 PM |
| 16 JUN – 14 NOV | Monsoon Closed | PARK CLOSED FOR MONSOON REGENERATION & BREEDING SEASON (Jhilmil Reserve open till 30 June) | ||
Zone Gate Reporting Information
Chilla Gate Desk
Located on Haridwar-Rishikesh Chilla Dam Road. Main gate for Jeep & Elephant safari permits.
Motichur Gate Desk
Located on NH-72 (Haridwar-Dehradun Highway) near Raiwala railway station.
Ranipur Gate Desk
Situated near BHEL complex, Haridwar outskirts. Convenient for Haridwar travelers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Rajaji safaris operate under three seasonal timing windows: Winter window (15 Nov - 15 Feb: Morning Entry 6:30 AM – 8:00 AM, Evening Entry 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM), Spring window (16 Feb - 15 Apr: Morning Entry 6:00 AM – 7:30 AM, Evening Entry 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM), and Summer window (16 Apr - 15 Jun: Morning Entry 5:30 AM – 7:00 AM, Evening Entry 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM).
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