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Get closer to the wilderness with our guided jeep and canter safaris. Spot majestic tigers, exotic birds, and the raw charm of nature like never before.
- Tiger Territory: High chances of spotting the elusive Royal Bengal Tiger.
- Diverse Zones: Explore Bijrani, Jhirna, Dhikala, Dhela, and Durgadevi zones.
- Expert Guides: Safari led by professional, registered guides for an informative and safe journey.
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Your Jungle Adventure Options in Jim Corbett
Discover Corbett’s wilderness via Jeep Safari for small groups, the budget-friendly Canter Safari for Dhikala, or a rare, regal Elephant Safari experience. Choose your thrill!
Jeep Safari
Experience the jungle in an open Jeep Safari, available in multiple zones like Bijrani and Jhirna. It accommodates small groups (up to six) and offers excellent for wildlife sightings.
Elephant Safari
Enjoy a regal ride high atop an elephant, offering unique perspectives to spot wildlife. This special, two-hour experience is mainly available in the Sitabani Zone.
Canter Safari
The Canter Safari is a shared, 16-seater bus trip, offering the only way for day visitors to explore the magnificent core Dhikala Zone on a scheduled, budget-friendly journey.
Exploring Jim Corbett: Safari Gates and Destinations
Different gates, like Dhangari (for Dhikala) and Amdanda (for Bijrani), lead to distinct safari zones. These gateways regulate entry to the various wildlife destinations within the National Park.
Dhikala Zone
The largest and most scenic zone, Dhikala is famed for its vast grasslands, Ramganga River landscape, and excellent tiger and elephant sightings. Day visitors can only enter via the Dhangari Gate using a Canter Safari. Jeep safaris are exclusive to night-stay guests.
Bijrani Zone
Bijrani is one of Jim Corbett’s most popular zones, known for its dense Sal forests, wide grasslands, and high probability of tiger sightings. Accessible via the Aamdanda Gate, visitors can enjoy both Jeep Safaris and the option for night stays at forest rest houses.
Jhirna Zone
Jhirna is a popular Jim Corbett safari zone known for its dry deciduous forest and large grasslands (Chaurs). Accessible via the Dhela Gate, it is unique for remaining open all year for Jeep Safaris, offering good chances to spot sloth bears and wild elephants.
Garjiya Zone
Garjiya, one of Jim Corbett’s newer safari zones, is a popular spot near Ramnagar, named after the famous temple. Known for its beautiful Sal forests and grasslands, it is considered a tiger-rich area. It offers Day Jeep Safaris and is accessible primarily via the Ringora Gate.
Sitabani Zone
Sitabani, or Corbett Landscape, is a wildlife reserve, not part of the core Corbett Tiger Reserve. Open all year, it is famous for birdwatching, walking trails, and its mythological link to Goddess Sita. Jeep Safaris are offered, with permits issued by the Sitabani Forest Department.
Dhela Zone
Dhela is Jim Corbett’s newest eco-tourism zone, open year-round for Jeep Safari. Accessible via the Dhela Gate, this zone is favored for its mixed Sal forests, grasslands, and high biodiversity, including tigers, leopards, and diverse bird species.
Durga Devi Zone
Durga Devi is Jim Corbett’s hilly, northeastern zone, known for its beautiful landscape where the Ramganga and Mandal rivers meet. It’s famous for bird watching and sightings of wild elephants and otters. Accessible via Durga Devi Gate for Jeep Safari, it’s closed during monsoon season.
Phato Zone
Bhandarpani
Bhandarpani serves as an entry gate for the Kota Eco-tourism Zone in the Pawalgarh Conservation Reserve, adjacent to Jim Corbett National Park. It is a new zone for Jeep Safaris, known for its diverse wildlife and rich birdwatching opportunities, including the Sitabani Temple.