Jim Corbett Safari Zones for Tiger Spotting in Jim Corbett National Park

If we talk about best safari zones in jim corbett there are among nine-ten safari zones at presant where tiger sighting safari is allowed are - Dhikala, Bijrani, Jhirna, Dhela, Durgadevi, Garjiya, Phato, Mohan, Chandani and Pawalgarh forest zone. You can choose from description which Zone to select according to your stay preference, All safari zones in Jim Corbett have pleanty of wildlife to spot there is no such comparisons among them as all are densely populated of flora & fauna as large variety of birds, animals, reptiles, insects, and trees are alrady there in all zones. The best tiger sighting-spotting zones in Jim Corbett National Park are Dhikala, Bijrani, Durga Devi, Garjiya and Dhela
Dhikala & Durgadevi Zone: Entry Gate: Dhangadi & Lohachaur Gate , appx 25-32 Km From Ramnagar :
Open Period for Safari Tour - 15th November to 15th June
Safari Offered -Day Canter Safari Only for Dhikala (No day Jeep Safari for Dhikala ) & Jeep for Durgadevi
Bijrani Zone: Entry Gate: Amdanda Gate , appx 05 Km From Ramnagar :
Open Period for Safari Tour - 15th October to 30th June
Safari Offered -Day Jeep Safari twice a day- Morning & Noon
Jhirna, Dhela, Garjiya & Phato Zone: Entry Gate: Dhela, Ringora and Phato Gate , appx 15 Km From Ramnagar :
Open Period for Safari Tour - All Year (during Monsoon, sometime closed when not safe for guest )
Safari Offered -Day Jeep Safari twice a day- Morning & Noon

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Jim Corbett Safari Zones

BIJRANI ZONE

This zone is majorly known for its rich diversity of flora and fauna species. You will have to make the entry to the Bijrani zone through the Aamdanda gate. On your Jeep Safari through the Bijrani zone in Jim Corbett, you will huge grasslands; Lush Sal...

JHIRNA ZONE

Jhirna Zone is one of the prominent zones for Safari in Jim Corbett located at a distance of 16 km from Ramnagar. Jhirna zone would be suitable if you want to spot some wild bears. Well, you will be safe while you are on Jeep Safari in the Jhirna zone,...

DHELA ZONE

The demand for the Jeep Safari in Corbett for the Dhela zone always remains high as this zone is immensely rich in flora and fauna diversity. You can find different species of flora and fauna like Rohini, Haldu, leopards, sloth bears, and king cobras. This...

DURGA DEVI ZONE

Durga Devi zone is situated near to the hills and is rich in wildlife beauty and you find a lot of adventure here in this beautiful safari zone. Durga Devi zone is known for elephants and otters that can be seen around the Domunda Bridge. You can also...

GARJIYA ZONE

The Garjiya jungle area of the Jim Corbett National Park is a popular destination for its beautiful landscape. It is located at a distance of 3 kilometers from the city of Ramnagar. The entry gate to the Garjiya zone is the Ringora gate, which is about 3 kilometers away from the city of Ramnagar...

DHIKALA ZONE

Djikala is home to many wild animals,and most popular zone is good place to see tigers, elephants, deers in their natural habitat Offers jeep safaris, and some visitors stay overnight at the Dhikala Forest Rest House, Open to tourists from November to June..

PHATO ZONE

Phato Zone is the tenth tourism zone to be operated from Ramnagar. With the opening of this gate, apart from Corbett national park and Sitabani tiger reserve another jungle safari has become an option for the tourists. Its entrance has been made...

SITABANI ZONE

Sitabani zone in Jim Corbett is famous due to several temples and different species of birds. Sitabani Zone doesn’t fall under the Corbett Tiger Reserve and is known as the buffer zone. This is more of a safer zone, as there are not many wild animals but offers...

Frequently Asked Questions

Timing of safari at Jim Corbett National Park in Uttarakhand, depends on season and type of safari. Jim Corbett safari duration is three hours and Dhikala Canter safari duration is 4:00 to 4:30 hours & Jeep Safari duration is 3:00- 3:30 hours and Safari Timing are 6:00 AM (Morning) & 2:00 PM for Noon Trip

Jim Corbett Safari Ticket Booking Cost Jim Corbett National Park Uttarakhand
Price (Indian): INR 7500 / Per Safari Include Permit, 4X4 Jeep & Taxes (Maximum 6 Persons & 2 Children (b/w - 5 to 12 years).
Price (Foreigner): INR 14999 / Per Safari Include 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). Jeep safari is available in Bijrani, Jhirna, Dhela, and Durgadevi zones and Dhikala Canter safari ia vailable in the Dhikala zone, which is known for its dense wildlife.

No, Dhikala can only be visited on Canter. Canter Safari is best way to explore Dhikala Region when you are staying outside dhikala zone. Touring by gypsy is permitted in Dhikala only to visitors staying inside 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 closed during monsoon season between 16 June till 14 November.

No, Visitors are not allowed to enter any zone other than jeep registered with jim corbett national park, Uttarakhand authorities. Entry is allowed upon making online booking from jim corbett safari booking governmenet official website.

No, Visitors must pre-book safaris ticket in advance from online governmenet safari booking website. At Most Safari Gate there is NO booking facility

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. Please also log for more details.

March, April, May & June are best time to vist Jim Corbett National Park, Uttarakhand during Summer, because these months are best time for tiger sighting in Dhikala jim corbett national park.

Government and corbett national park, Uttarakhand authorities have set some safety parameters for jeep and canter safari, if you follow them during safari, Jim corbett Safari is 100% safe.

Advance booking for jeep safaris is available 46-90 days in advance. Protect yourself from booking scams by booking directly through the ONLY official Corbett Tiger Reserve website: https://corbettonline.uk.gov.in/ or at Jim Corbett National Park office in Ramnagar.