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CHILA (Rajaji
National Park)
Chila Wildlife Sanctuary, a
heaven for animal watchers is just 8 kms from Haridwar and 21 kms from Rishikesh. Located
on the banks of the Ganga River in the heart of Shivalik hills, Chila is a part of the
famous Rajaji National park. The fauna include elephants, spotted deer, stag deer, Neelgai
bull, wild bear, fox, porcupine, jungle fowls and peacocks. Beside these, migratory birds
are also seen on the river Ganga. There is a Tourist Rest House in addition to a Forest
Rest House.
DHIKALA (Jim Corbett National Park)
Dhikala tourist place is a part of famous Jim Corbett
National Part, the first national park of
India. The entrance in this place can be made as per rules of Jim Corbett Park during
opening season of the part from mid-November to mid-August. This part is famous for its
bio-diversity and wildlife. Jim Corbett Park has a total area of 1318.54 sq. km. Out of
which 912.67 sq. km comes in district Pauri Garhwal. Dhikala is generally overloaded on
New Year day, Holi, Bhaisakhi and weekends by tourists from all over India, which come
here to natural beauty, wild life and bio-diversity.
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