Jim Corbett National Park Jeep Safari Uttarakhand

Highlights

India's oldest national park — established 1936

250+ Bengal tigers and 1,000+ Asian elephants

7 zones — Bijrani, Jhirna, Durgadevi, Dhela, Dhikala, Sitabani, Garjiya

Jhirna & Dhela zones open year-round — including monsoon season

Durgadevi — finest birding zone, 580+ species

Gharial and Mugger crocodile in Ramganga river

Himalayan foothill scenery unlike any other Indian reserve

Elephant safari available in Bijrani and Dhikala zones

Inclusions & Exclusions

What's Included

Government safari permit
Registered naturalist / guide fees
Driver and vehicle charges
Forest entry fees

What's Not Included

Transport to/from Ramnagar (nearest railhead)
Hotel accommodation
Meals and beverages
Personal expenses
Elephant safari (separate booking and fee)
Dhikala overnight stay (separate permit and accommodation)

Important Information

Dhikala zone: Canter-only for day visitors; Jeep safari only with overnight FRH stay permit

Jhirna and Dhela zones are open ALL YEAR including monsoon — good option June–November

Bijrani, Durgadevi, Dhikala: Closed June 15 to November 15

Dhikala overnight FRH rooms sell out within hours of the 45-day booking window opening

Children under 12 do not require a separate permit (max 2 children per jeep with adults)

Original government-issued ID mandatory — same ID used at time of booking

No private vehicles allowed — only registered forest department vehicles

No smoking, no alcohol, no getting off the vehicle during safari

Clothing: neutral colours only — brown, green, beige

Booking portal: corbettgov.org | Advance window: 45 days (foreigners: 90 days)

Prices subject to change — verify at corbettgov.org before booking

Safari Options

3–3.5 hours

Best zone for jeep tiger sightings — dense Sal forests, wide grasslands, elephant herds. Recommended for first-time visitors.

3–3.5 hours

Consistent tiger sightings, good wildlife variety, best birdwatching alongside mammals. Only year-round open zone unaffected by seasonal closures.

3–3.5 hours

Corbett's finest birdwatching zone — 580+ species including Himalayan riverine birds found nowhere else in India. Tigers and elephants also present.

~5 hours • 16 passengers

The only way to access Dhikala's vast grasslands without an overnight stay. Shared open canter from Ramnagar/Dhangarhi. Two daily departures: 6:00 AM and ~12:00 PM.

1–3 nights

The ultimate Corbett experience — stay in a Dhikala Forest Rest House, wake up in India's most celebrated wildlife zone, and take exclusive morning jeep safaris before day visitors arrive. Books out within hours of the 45-day window opening.

Ticket Pricing

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Prices are approximate and subject to change. Confirm current rates at the time of booking.

Child Policy

Children under 12: No permit required (maximum 2 children per jeep with adults)
Children 12–18 (students): Reduced canter fare (₹1,125 reduction on base rate)
No formal minimum age restriction for jeep safari
Elephant safari: Minimum age 5 years

Wildlife You May Spot

Animals

Bengal Tiger (250+) Asian Elephant (1,000+) Indian Leopard Gharial (critically endangered) Mugger Crocodile Sloth Bear Himalayan Black Bear Sambar Deer Chital Hog Deer Barking Deer Wild Boar Nilgai Himalayan Goral Fishing Cat Jungle Cat Otter Golden Mahseer (fish)

Birds

580+ species Great Hornbill Ibisbill Long-tailed Broadbill Grey-headed Fishing Eagle Crested Serpent Eagle Asian Paradise Flycatcher Black-chinned Yuhina Pallas's Fish Eagle Sarus Crane

Zones

Bijrani — dense Sal forests, best jeep safari zone Jhirna — year-round open, consistent tiger sightings Dhikala — premier zone, vast grasslands, elephant herds Durgadevi — best birding, Himalayan riverine species Dhela — year-round open, mixed forest Sitabani — buffer zone, no core permit needed Garjiya — riverside zone, gharial and crocodile

Best Time to Visit

Best

December, January, February, March, April

Good

November, May

Dec–Feb ideal for comfort + Dhikala grassland experience. March–April highest tiger probability near water. Jhirna and Dhela stay open year-round for monsoon visits.

What to See

Vast open grasslands on the Ramganga river floodplain — elephant herds graze here at dawn, tigers hunt at dusk. The defining Corbett landscape.

Overnight FRH stay or Canter safari

Critically endangered Gharial and Mugger crocodile in their natural habitat. Golden Mahseer fish in the shallows.

On safari route

Himalayan species including Long-tailed Broadbill, Ibisbill, Slaty-blue Flycatcher, Grey-headed Fishing Eagle — species not found in any other Indian park.

Included in safari permit

No core area permit needed. Rich birdlife, forest temples, elephants and deer — a budget-friendly and spiritually interesting addition.

Separate (lower) entry fee

Open meadows with the highest tiger sighting frequency in Corbett's jeep zones. Large elephant herds also use this area.

Included in safari permit

Suitable For

Wildlife and tiger enthusiasts Birdwatchers Nature photographers Families with children NRI visitors during December–January holidays Couples seeking a wilderness retreat

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Suitable For

Wildlife and tiger enthusiasts Birdwatchers Nature photographers Families with children NRI visitors during December–January holidays Couples seeking a wilderness retreat

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