The park also offers the option to move into other wildlife sanctuaries of the region. But if you want to link your jungle adventure with some religious sightseeing, as well as more cooler climes then you can move on to the other surrounding cities of interest.
Haridwar
Translated into its literal meaning, 'the Gateway to the Gods', Haridwar is one of the seven holiest places according to Hindu mythology, as the Gods are believed to have left their footprints here. You can visit all sorts of temples, each with a mythological legend, and have a dip in the holy river, the Ganges. The main places to visit are Har-Ki-Pauri, Chandi Devi, Bilwa Parvat, Vaishno Devi temple, Bharat Mata Temple, Maya Devi Temple, Bhimgoda, Shanti Kunj.and the Gurukul Kangadi University, more..
Rishikesh
This is the home of the ‘rishis’ or yogis who have mastered the austerity of meditation and yoga. It is crowded with pilgrims from all over the globe, the main attractions here are Triveni Ghat, Bharat Mandir, Chandreshwar temple, Swarg Ashram, Lakshman Jhula, Kailashananda Ashram, and Jaisamand Lake. more..
Dehradun
Dehradun is one of the oldest cities in India and the capital of the newly formed state of Uttaranchal. The major tourist attractions here are Tapkeshwar, Robbers' Cave, Tapovan, Malsi Deer Park, Forest Research Institute, and Kalsi. A number of important institutions are located in Dehradun.
Mussoorie
Known as ‘The Queen of the Hills’, Mussoorie, like other hill resorts in India, came into existence in the 1820s, when the British began making for the hills in order to escape the scorching heat of the plains. Walk along the Mall, or the main bazaar, or take a quiet walk at Camel’s Back Round. Then there are temples to see, like the Surkhanda Devi Temple, or make a trek to Gun Hill. There are picnic spots like Kempty Falls and Hawa Ghar. Mussoorie is also known for its educational academies and schools with high educational standards.
In this way, a visit to Rajaji National Park can combine a multi combination of several more aspects of a great holiday, and your trip can be tailormade according to your time at hand, or, of course, you can take the great option of unwinding to the sounds and silence of the jungle.
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