Winter window
Morning entry: 6:30 AM – 8:00 AM
Evening entry: 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Last exit: 10:00 AM / 5:30 PM
PLANNING YOUR BUDGET & SCHEDULE
Rajaji Safari Timings & Price
Rajaji safari planning works best when you understand two things clearly: seasonal timing windows and the likely structure of cost. The exact experience can change by season, gate, route, vehicle type and current forest rules, so this page is designed as practical planning guidance rather than a rigid official rate notice.
Morning
Entry timing changes by season
Evening
Last exit changes by season
Rates
Board-based reference
Board-based safari timing guide
Rajaji Safari Timings
These gypsy entry and last-exit timings are taken from the board you shared. Always confirm the live slot before travel, especially if your zone or date needs a fresh check.
Spring window
Morning entry: 6:00 AM – 7:30 AM
Evening entry: 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Last exit: 9:30 AM / 6:00 PM
Summer window
Morning entry: 5:30 AM – 7:00 AM
Evening entry: 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Last exit: 9:00 AM / 7:00 PM
Winter comfort
Softer Light, Calmer Safari
Good for families, birding and travellers who want a more comfortable safari start.
Morning preference
Best Safari Window
Morning is still the easiest premium recommendation for overall comfort and wildlife rhythm.
Confirm-first activity
Elephant Safari Is Limited
Treat it as a special bonus, not a standard guaranteed safari product.
Morning vs evening
Morning Safari Works Best
Morning safari
Best for Wildlife Comfort
Morning safari is generally the easiest recommendation for most visitors because temperatures are more comfortable, the forest often feels more active and the light is usually softer for photography.
- Better comfort for families and first-time travellers
- Stronger overall wildlife expectation window
- Easier for full-day travel plans after safari
Evening safari
Best for Later Starts
Evening safari can still work well, especially if you are arriving the same day or balancing a shorter itinerary, but comfort and movement conditions depend more heavily on season and weather.
- Can work well for same-day arrivals
- Good if you want a slower morning before safari
- Still needs current timing confirmation before planning transport
Gate-arrival advice
Arrive for Your Season Slot
- Reach the gate around 20 minutes early where possible
- Use 6:30 AM / 1:30 PM as the earliest winter entry reference, 6:00 AM / 2:00 PM for spring, and 5:30 AM / 3:00 PM for the warmer period
- Carry enough time for ID checks, ticket validation, vehicle entry formalities and any optional guide request
- Do not plan an overly tight same-day arrival if your safari depends on a fixed morning or evening slot
Board-based price guide
Rajaji Charges at a Glance
These figures are taken from the board you shared. Treat them as the current planning reference and confirm the live setup before payment.
| Item | Reference | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Indian entry | ₹150 | Per person |
| Foreign entry | ₹600 | Per person |
| Student / senior citizen entry | ₹75 | Board shows one reference amount |
| Children up to 12 years | Free | No entry fee shown on the board |
| Gypsy rent | ₹2400 | Per vehicle |
| Vehicle entry fee (Indian) | ₹250 | Board-based reference |
| Vehicle entry fee (Foreign) | ₹500 | Board-based reference |
| Guide | Optional | No guide rate shown here |
Anything outside this board — such as camera, elephant safari, canter or special activity charges — should be confirmed live.
Ticket Price & Safari Charges
Confirm safari costs live
The board you shared gives a cleaner planning structure: per-person entry fee, vehicle entry fee and gypsy rent. If you also want a guide or any special activity, ask live instead of assuming a fixed extra amount.
Board-based reference
Use this as your planning base, then confirm the latest live setup with us.
INDIAN ENTRY
PER PERSON₹150+
- Basic entry permit for Indian visitors
- Student / senior citizen board rate shown as ₹75
- Children up to 12 years shown as free
- Excludes vehicle entry fee and gypsy rent
GYPSY RENT
PER VEHICLE₹2400+
- Gypsy rent shown on the board
- Vehicle entry fee shown separately: ₹250 Indian / ₹500 foreign
- Morning or evening slot depends on season
- Optional guide, if wanted, must be checked live
FOREIGN ENTRY
PER PERSON₹600+
- Applicable foreign visitor permit
- Valid ID / Passport usually required
- Excludes vehicle entry fee and gypsy rent
- Optional guide, if wanted, should be asked live
Use the board-based structure: entry fee + vehicle entry fee + gypsy rent. Optional guide and any special-activity charge should be confirmed live.
Payment and booking caveats
Use Prices as Guidance
- Payment at gate may be possible by cash, UPI or card depending on current gate-side practice, but you should not assume every method at every gate
- Camera and equipment charges should be reconfirmed if photography matters to your trip
- Zone, vehicle format and pickup need can affect your final safari cost discussion
- Forest Department rules can change price, timing, access and documentation requirements
Timings & Price FAQs
Timings & Price FAQs
The board shows three periods: 15 Nov to 15 Feb, 16 Feb to 15 Apr and 16 Apr to 15 Jun. Each period has its own morning entry, evening entry and last-exit timing, so do not treat Rajaji as one fixed all-year slot.
The board currently shows ₹150 Indian entry, ₹600 foreign entry, ₹75 student / senior citizen entry, free entry for children up to 12, ₹2400 gypsy rent, and vehicle entry fee of ₹250 for Indian vehicles or ₹500 for foreign vehicles.
No guide rate is shown on the board used here. If you want a guide, ask live and treat it as an optional add-on instead of assuming a fixed listed amount.
No. They are not part of the board-based rate set used here, so the safer approach is to confirm those amounts live before planning around them.
Disclaimer
Timings, charges, camera fees, elephant safari availability, canter format and payment method may change according to the latest Forest Department rules and current operating practice. Please confirm all live details before final planning or payment.
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