Jim Corbett National Park is a Project Tiger Reserve situated in Nainital, Uttrakhand. This national park is home to over 650 endangered species of birds and other animals, elephants and some species of deer.

Fun Fact: Jim Corbett National Park is one of the oldest National Parks of India.

So, before you plan a trip, get all the details of Jim Corbett National Park.

• Currency – Indian Rupee
• Location – Located in the state of Uttrakhand
• Best Time to Visit – Mid-October to Mid-June

How to Reach

By Air

The nearest airport to Jim Corbett National Park is at Phoolbagh, Pantnagar (50 kms away).

Also, the nearest international airport to Jim Corbett is at Delhi (295 kms away).

By Train

The nearest railway junction is at Ramnagar (12 kms from the park).

By Road

Delhi – 260 kms
Lucknow – 145 kms
Nanital – 66 kms
Ranikhet – 112 kms

Safaris at Jim Corbett National Park

Safaris

What is the purpose of visiting a national park and not experiencing safari ride?

Elephant Safari

Elephant safaris are one of the most fun things you can do in Jim Corbett. Elephant safari not only allows you the closest encounter with the fascinating charm and the inhabitants of the jungles, but also takes you to some of the core areas that are almost impossible to access with jeeps or open canters.

Safari Timings

• Morning Safari – 6 am to 8 am
• Evening Safari – 3 pm to 5 pm

Popular Zones: The popular zones for elephant safari are Bijrani and Dhikala.

Canter Safari

If you visit in a group, then go for Canter safari. Canter takes up to 16-18 people and you can spot many animals during safari.

Canter safaris are also a great way to go deep into the wilderness of Jim Corbett Park.

Safari Timings

• In Summer

Morning Safari – 5:30 am to 12:30 pm

Evening Safari – 12:30 pm to 6:30 pm

• In Winter

Morning Safari – 6 am to 11 am

Evening Safari – 11 am to 4 pm

Popular Zones: Among all the four buffer zones, only Dhikala Zone is open for canter safaris.

Tip: Since it’s an eco-friends destination, tourists should bring disposable bags to carry back their eatables and leftovers.

Also, alcohol and non-vegetarian foods are strictly prohibited.

Jeep Safari

Out of all the safari options in Jim Corbett, jeep safaris are the most popular ones. These safaris allow you to explore places in the jungle that elephant and canter safaris can’t offer. 25-30 people are allotted to visit at a time; depending on the zone.

Safari Timings

• In Summer

Morning Safari – 6 am to 9 am

Evening Safari – 3 pm to 6 pm

• In Winter

Morning Safari – 7 am to 10 am

Evening Safari – 2 pm to 5 pm

Popular Zones: Jeep safaris are allowed to all zones of the park. However, the number of jeeps might vary according to the Forest Permit.

NOTE: Since the jeeps permitted depend on the zones, it is recommended that you should book jeep safaris in advance. (30 days to be exact)

Fun things to do in Jim Corbett

Bird Watching

River Rafting

Animal Spotting

Nature Photography

Camping

Rock Climbing and Rappelling

Where to stay?

There are great accommodation options throughout Jim Corbett.

Some of them are as follows-

• Le Roi Resort
• Ramganga Resort
• Corbett Riverside Resort
• Maya The Forest & Spa Resort
• Wood Castle Resort
• The Den Resort

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