Uttarakhand: Rajaji Tiger Reserve to remain open for round-the-year safari

Uttarakhand's Rajaji Tiger Reserve is now open for visitors. As per the latest reports, parts of this reserve will now remain open for round-the-year safari on the lines of some of the Corbett Tiger Reserve ranges.

With this latest step, those visiting this tiger reserve will now be able to go on wildlife safari from Satyanarayan Mandir to Kasro throughout the year, as per Chief Wildlife Warden JS Suhag.
J S Suhag added that this decision will provide a boost to tourism, apart from offering relief to safari operators, who have been hit hard financially due to the COVID pandemic. He also added that others whose livelihoods are also connected with it, will benefit immensely from the said decision.
Reports have it that five ranges of the Corbett Tiger Reserve, i.e., Bijrani, Garjia, Dhara-Jhirna, Pakhron, and Dhela were also opened in June for round-the-year safari. Nature lovers and tourists will now be able to enjoy safari in its five zones, while night stay facilities still remain barred, which will only be permitted from October 15.
Reportedly, revenues of both Corbett Tiger and Rajaji Tiger Reserves in Uttarakhand have been hit badly due to the COVID pandemic, and steps like this will help to improve the situation and boost tourism in the region, added Suhag.

This step was also taken after safari operators of the Rajaji Tiger Reserve and people's representatives of the area had written to Suhag recently, requesting him to open parts of the reserve for round-the-year safari on the lines of Corbett Tiger Reserve.