Jim Corbett, A tourist favorite National Reserve Worldwide

Jim Corbett National Park spread over an area of 500 square kilometers is India’s oldest national park that receives heavy footfall from the tourist from all over the world. The national reserve is a favorite among wildlife enthusiasts due to its exquisite geography and the flora and fauna that inhabit the forest lands. The park got its name from the well-known hunter turned conservationist- Sir Jim Corbett. The park was earlier known as Ramganaga National park after the major river that flows through the terrains and was later named as Hailey’s National Park after Jim Corbett’s sister, and then was finally named as Jim Corbett a few years after the conservationist’s death. The park is rich in several species of mammals including leopards, tigers, sloth bears, elephants, jackals. It is also blessed with around 600 species of birds that are exclusive to the forest lands.

The park lies in the state of Uttarakhand in India. The diverse landscape of the park is one of the major attractions for nature enthusiasts. Famous for its Safari tours for a real life experience, Jim Corbett National Park is a heaven with forest land exclusive thick Sals, tall grasslands, meandering streams and the Ramganga river and last but not the least, the Shivalik foothills on the horizon.

Divided into six ecotourism zones i.e. Bijrani, Dhikala, Durga Devi, Jhirna, Dhela and Sonanadi, the national park has abundant of hotels and resorts that a tourist can stay at. There are several places to visit in Jim Corbett where tourists can indulge into vibrant activities. A good Safari resort in Corbett of a tourist’s choice will help them enhance their overall stay. However, one must be careful that private vehicles are not allowed inside the park premises. One can easily locate all the places to visit in Jim Corbett besides a Safari tour. For a hassle free safari trip one must make prior arrangements and plan their travel accordingly. One can contact the concerned government authorities for which a decent safari resort in Corbett of your choice can help you out with.

With distinctive zones come the different timings, regulations and safari types that are offered at these zones.

•Dhikala Zone
Entry Gate: Dhangadi Gate
Open Period for Safari Tour: 15th November to 15th June
Safari Type: Day Canter Safari

•Bijrani Zone
Entry Gate: Amdanda Gate
Open Period for Safari Tour: 15th October to 30th June
Safari Type: Day Jeep Safari

•Jhirna Zone
Entry Gate: Dhela Gate
Open Period for Safari Tour: Throughout the year (subject to weather condition)
Safari Type: Day Jeep Safar

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•Dhela Zone
Entry Gate: Dhela Gate
Open Period for Safari Tour: Throughout the year (subject to weather condition)
Safari Type: Day Jeep Safari

•Durga Devi Zone
Entry Gate: Durga Devi Gate
Open Period for Safari Tour: 15th November to 15th June
Safari Type: Day Jeep Safari

•Sitabani Forest Zone (Buffer Zone)
Entry Gate: Near Teda Village (Private Vehicle Allowed)
Open Period for Safari Tour: Throughout the year
Safari Offered: Day Jeep Safari , Day Elephant Safari

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A great nature lover, the author has been to various expeditions all over India. A writer by profession, the author finds great resort in the art of writing as it brings her peace.The author is passionate about writing reviews for hotels and traveling.