Chillawali Zone / Mohand Gate
Peaceful Leopard Safari in the Shivalik Foothills
Chillawali Zone, accessed through Mohand Gate, is a forest tourism area of Rajaji National Park (Rajaji Tiger Reserve). Located near Ganeshpur on the Dehradun–Haridwar highway, it offers an opportunity to explore the scenic Shivalik foothill forests of the Chillawali Range by Jeep Safari. Compared with some of the busier safari areas, the Mohand–Chillawali landscape offers a relatively peaceful forest experience, with quiet trails, wooded surroundings and varied habitats. Leopard and other wildlife sightings are not guaranteed and depend on animal movement, season, weather and habitat conditions.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Entry gate | Mohand Gate (near Ganeshpur, Dehradun–Haridwar highway) |
| Cost | ₹3,500 per Gypsy (Up to 6 persons) |
| Duration | Approx. 2 to 2.5 Hours |
| Route | Approx. 30–36 km Track |
| Open season | 15 November to 15 June |
| Timings | 15 Nov – 15 Feb: 6:30 AM – 8:00 AM & 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM | 16 Feb – 15 Apr: 6:00 AM – 7:30 AM & 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM | 16 Apr – 15 Jun: 5:30 AM – 7:00 AM & 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM |
Landscape
Sal, Shisham and Rohini forests, open clearings, seasonal streams and the gently undulating terrain of the Shivalik foothills.
Highlights
- Route through the Chillawali and Andheri Rau forest areas towards the Dholkhand Forest Rest House
- A quieter forest setting on the Dehradun side of Rajaji
- Opportunities to look for leopards and other forest wildlife
- Suitable for birding, wildlife photography and family safaris
Wildlife You May See
- Leopard
- Wild Boar
- Asian Elephant
- Spotted Deer (Chital)
- Sambar
- Barking Deer
- Hanuman Langur
- Indian Peafowl
- Indian Grey Hornbill
- Kingfishers
Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed and depend on animal movement, season, weather and other natural factors.
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Safari Booking & Enquiries
Call / WhatsApp: +91 98298 50501 | +91 93765 91390 | +91 99829 07130
Email: jeepsafarirajajinationalpark@gmail.com
Address: Chilla Jungle Safari Gate, near Haridwar and Rishikesh, Uttarakhand – 249306