The Rajaji National Park was established in 1983 by joining the three wildlife sanctuaries of Uttarakhand, Rajaji, Chilla and Motichur. It was named after C. Rajagopalachari, the last Governor-General of India.
New Delhi: India is home to several tiger reserves which have been formed to protect the animal that was once facing extinction due to rampant hunting by the kings and other royal people. With the incessant protection of tigers in India after the country gained Independence, their population has steadily increased in the protected areas. Among the famous tiger reserves in the country, the Rajaji Tiger Reserve in Uttarakhand stands out for its immaculate beauty and conservation efforts.
Why are we talking about it? Because over the years, it has become a favourite spot for wildlife safari for a niche base of tourists. When was it established? First, the Rajaji National Park was established in 1983 by joining the three wildlife sanctuaries of Uttarakhand, Rajaji, Chilla and Motichur. It was named after C.
Rajagopalachari, the independence activist who was also the last Governor-General of India and was popularly known as ‘Rajaji’. The national park covers a total area of 820.42 sq km.
In 2015, 255.63 sq km of adjacent reserve forest became a part of the Rajaji National Park as a buffer zone and the whole area of 1075 sq km was declared as Rajaji Tiger Reserve as per the Wild Life Protection Act of 1972. The reserve, apart from protecting tigers, also plays a crucial .