Q. How do I reach Jim Corbett Tiger Reserve?
Jim Corbett National Park is situated in the foothills of the Sub-Himalayan belt in the Nainital district of Uttarakhand state in India, with headquarters stationed at Ramnagar.
Q. Which are the popular zones in Corbett Tiger Reserve?
Corbett Tiger Reserve has five tourism zones for five exclusive popular zones, namely Durgadevi, Dhikala, Bijrani, Jhirna, and Sitabani. The Forest Department has extended a new tourism zone named Dhela.
Q. What is the best time to explore Jim Corbett Tiger Reserve?
Jim Corbett Tiger National Park is open from 1st October (3rd Nov Canter safari) to 30th June every year. The best time to visit Corbett is from November to mid-May.
Q. What is the closed period at Corbett Tiger Reserve?
The core zone of Corbett Tiger Reserve remains closed during monsoon season. However, you can still explore the beauty of nature and wildlife by visiting the national park's buffer zone. Moreover, the buffer zone includes Sitabani and phato. However, the roads inside the park get washed away due to rain.
Q. How do you book a ticket for a safari at Corbett Tiger Reserve?
Tickets for the national park safari can be booked 45 days prior. Foreign visitors can book 90 days in advance. Please note that passport details are mandatory for foreign tourists' reservations. Also, you can contact us for hassle-free jeep safari permits.
Q. Are Cell / Mobile phones allowed during jeep safari?
Visitors can take their mobiles/cell phones on park excursions without playing music or sound inside the park.
Q. Can I visit all five zones with one entry permit?
Permits are issued only for one particular zone at a time. Safari is permitted only in the zone that is booked. The Four zones shall remain out of the bounds of visitors.
Q. How can You Reschedule Your Permit for the Safari?
Tickets cannot be canceled or rescheduled on your permit, Either online or at the entry gates. Please note that the confirmatory amount paid is not refundable.
Q. How many vehicles are allowed in Corbett Tiger Reserve for a day visit?
One hundred eighty vehicles are permitted to enter the national park daily, including the morning and afternoon drives. Bijrani Zone accommodates 60 vehicles; Jhirna Zone accommodates 60, while Dhela & Durgadevi zones accommodate 15 cars daily.
Q. How many safaris can be done in Corbett Tiger Reserve daily?
Visitors in Corbett National Park can do two safaris daily, one during the morning shift and the other during the afternoon shift.
Q. Where should you stay at Corbett Tiger Reserve?
Accommodation facilities can be availed at the heart of the forest itself. The forest lodges include Dhikala, Jhirna, Sultan, and Gairal forest rest houses. Besides the above forest lodges, several luxury resorts have also come up around Corbett. You can also send your queries for bookings.
Q. How do you book Elephants for rides?
If you want to enjoy the elephant safari amidst the jungle of Corbett, first of all, you must book a Jeep safari. Please note that elephants are available at the Bijrani and Dhikala zones. Visitors can get elephants for rides on a first-come, - first serve basis.