Jhirna forest house is located at a distance of appx 15 KM from Ramnagar
Jhirna Range located on the southern periphery of Corbett Tiger Reserve, Jhirna Range offers unique wildlife experience. Jhirna Range zone is known for its diverse animal population, including elusive sloth bear and majestic wild elephants, making it paradise for wildlife enthusiasts. Jhirna Range is open for visitors throughout the year, ensuring that you can explore its wonders in any season. Jhirna Zone is famous for its diverse wildlife, offering sightings of fascinating creatures such as sloth bears and wild elephants. Wildlife enthusiasts will be captivated by the incredible biodiversity found in this area. Accommodation options in Jhirna Sona Nadi Range Uttarakhand Forest Rest House Resort Hotel includes two double bedded rooms with Kitchen and running restaurant.
Quick Facts about Jhirna Tourism Zone
Entry Gate: Dhela Gate
Distance from Ramnagar: 15 kilometers
Open and Closed Period: Open throughout the year (subject to road and weather conditions)
Safari Offered: Day Jeep Safari
Maximum Number of Safari Jeeps: 30 Jeeps per Shift (2 Shifts in a day)
Forest Rest House: Jhirna FRH
Exploration Time: 3 hours and 30 minutes
Dhikala is located near Ramanagr and is an easy gateway to the various parts of the park, offers a panoramic view of the valley with the Kanda ridge in the backdrop. The old Forest Rest House at Dhikala is a historic structure, built over a hundred years ago.
Bijrani is popular for its tranquility and wide range of floral species, is also considered as the tiger rich area so there is an utmost probability to spot a tiger roaming in its natural habitat.
Gairal is located on the banks of River Ramganga in dhikala zone. Tourists staying here can experience a fast flowing mountain river running through the scenic forests, ideal for nature and wildlife viewing.
Tourists must provide their Name, Age, Gender, ID Proof (Passport, PAN, Voter ID, or Aadhaar) and a confirmatory amount for booking. Dormitory/room availability will be confirmed 90 days before arrival.
Jhirna Range Safari Duration is 3:00- 3:30 hours and Timing are 6:00 AM (Morning) & 2:00 PM for Noon Trip
Jhirna Safari Ticket Fee & Booking Jim Corbett National Park
Price (Indian): INR 7550 / Per Jim Corbett Safari Include Permit, 4X4 Jeep & Taxes (Maximum 6 Persons & 2 Children (b/w - 5 to 12 years).
Price (Foreigner): INR 14999 / Per Jeep Safari Includes Permit, 4X4 Jeep & Taxes (Maximum 6 Persons & 2 Children (b/w - 5 to 12 years).
1: Dhikala Zone- (Dhangadi Gate), 2: Bijrani (Aamdanda Gate), 3: Garjiya (Rngora Gate), 4: Jhirna (Dhela Gate), 5: Dhela (Aamdanda Gate), 6: Durgadevi (Durgadevi Gate), 7: Phato (Phato Gate)
Touring by gypsy is not permitted in Dhikala Zone, when you are not staying in dhikala zone forest rest house resort hotel. However Canter safari is allowed and is best way to explore the Dhikala Zone.
In a recent Uttarakhand High Court order elephant safari & commercial activities using elephants in the state has banned till further order.
Dhikala remain open during 15th November to 31st May ( extended upto15th June), and closed during the monsoon season between 16 June till 14 November.
No, Visitors are not allowed to use their personal vehicles inside park. Guests can enter inside Park in Jeeps registered with park authorities in allotted Jeep by the park administration, upon getting permits.
Yes, Visitors can book jeep safaris for Phato zone on same day (subject to availablity), for other zones usually booking done in advance.
Smoking or drinking liquor is prohibited inside the park. Do not litter during safari. No fire arms to be carried inside park. Do not feed animals during safari. Not permitted to use flash photography during safari.
best visiting season-month to Jim Corbett National Park during Winter are (October, November, December, January, February). these months are best time for Bird watching. Best season-month to Jim Corbett National Park during summer are (March, April, May, June and July) these are preferred season for tiger sighting.
As far as the safety parameters are concerned, Jim corbett Jeep Safari is 100% safe, as long as guets follow government guidelines. However visitors has to give an underaking at the time of getting safari permit issued, that government, park authorities and operators will not be responsible for any incident.
Protect yourself from booking scams by booking directly through the ONLY official Corbett Tiger Reserve website: https://corbettgov.org/.