Ideal Duration: 1-2 days
Best Time: Throughout the year
Nearest Airport: Jolly Grant
Nearest Railway Station: Haridwar
Chilla Wildlife Sanctuary 10 k.m. away from Haridwar. Located on the banks of river Ganges. The sanctuary was built in the year 1977, later in 1983, it was merged with the Motichur and Rajaji sanctuaries and made Rajaji National Park.
It spread over an area of 830 sq. km. The number of elephants found, among other animals here is more than that of leopards, reindeer, sambar, bears and small cats, etc. Apart from these, there are around 315 beautiful bird species that can be seen here. The best time to visit is between November to June.
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