Corbett

These best and unique places to stay in Corbett embellish the experience of visiting this famous place with their warm hospitality and allows travelers to see nature up close.

1. Luxurious Wildlife Resort starting from Rs 1,250/-
2. Stay at Resort In Jim Corbett, starting from Rs 1,600/-
3. Jim Corbett Luxurious Resort starting from Rs 1,800/-
4. Stay at Jungle Resort in Jim Corbett starting from Rs 1,900/-
5. Luxury Jungle Stay starting from Rs 1,990/-

- The area around Corbett National Park gets lonely after evening and hence, it is advisable to not go out alone after it gets dark.

- If you are driving your own vehicle, follow the prescribed speed limits because there can be animals on the roads connecting to the national parks as well. Hence, to avoid any accidents and major loss to wildlife, speed should be controlled while driving.

- Do not carry a lot of cash with you as there are always chances of theft when you are out on a trip.

- Book your park Safaris from an authorized agency and do not fall prey to any scams. Make sure that you get a valid invoice or receipt of the payment which you make for safaris.

- Do not litter in the forest area or anywhere else, because if you are visiting to enjoy the purity of nature, it is your responsibility to keep it clean.

- Do not play music while on a safari and do not shout at or tease any animal as it is both against the rules as well as ethics of the park.

- Make sure that you get all the entry permits before entering the park.

Though Corbett is a rural spot and checking of age proofs is not really common, it is advisable to stick to the legal drinking age of the place. According to law, the minimum drinking age in Corbett is 21 years of age. Also, Alcohol is strictly prohibited inside Jim Corbett National Park.

You can visit in any period as per its zones. Corbett features distinct zones and each zone has a different topography with different visiting periods.

1. Jhirna Zone: Throughout the year
2. Dhikala Zone: November to June
3. Bijrani Zone: October to June
4. Sonanadi Zone: ThRoughout the year
5. Durga Devi Zone: November to June

Jim Corbett lies amidst the flora and fauna, in Nainital and Pauri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand. Initially known as Hailey National Park in 1936 during its establishment, its name was changed to Jim Corbett National Park on the name of the naturalist and hunter who had a key role in the establishment of this park. Located in the foothills of Himalayas, the place lies among the serene scenic beauty of nature.

By air : It isn’t the ideal mode of transport to reach Corbett. However if you’re coming from a different part of country, Pantnagar Airport is the nearest domestic airport, approximately 50km from this town. IGI in New delhi, is the nearest international airport.

By bus : Corbett is well connected to Ramnagar by buses. There are daily buses from Delhi, Haridwar and Nainital to Ramnagar.

By train : The nearest railhead from Corbett is Ramnagar, connected to major destination such as Delhi, Haridwar, Lucknow and Varanasi. Though there’s just one train from Delhi, it has several stops. A more convenient option is to take a train for Muradabad and change for Ramnagar.

Dhikala zone is considered to be the best zone in Jim Corbett. Offering more probability of sighting tigers, this zone is quite popular as it makes you dive deeper into the forests and also gives you an impeccably unique opportunity of spending a night in the middle of the jungle. You will get a unique experience of witnessing the night wildlife activities and noises from the jungle.

Jim Corbett experiences a temperate season all throughout the year hence the temperature is quite good to go here except for the monsoon. The winter season is considered the best season to visit Jim Corbett as the animals come out in the sun in the day time. The summers are not unbearable and give you the privilege of spotting the animals near the water bodies. It is advisable not to visit the place in the monsoon as the roads are completely washed off with water.

Here’s a list of certain things you should do / places you must visit, in Corbett National Park :

Wildlife Photography : This mega park with 521 sq km area is home to rich flora and fauna. It has diverse landscapes and many creatures and thus the possibility of wildlife photography is endless.

Jungle Safari : It offers jeep rides through the varied terrain letting you enjoy bird watching and sights of wild animals, especially tigers, wandering in the wild.

Corbett waterfall : This 66ft high waterfall is a sight to witness, especially on full moon nights. Nature lovers often camp and come for picnics here.

River Rafting : Rafting in Kosi is one of the best ways to enjoy the speedy waters. The adrenaline rush makes the experience worthwhile.

Elephant ride : Often enjoyed as safaris, these animals are up for a tour in various zones.

Visit Dhikala : It’s the most popular tourist destination. The Dhikala Complex is the most sought after place to stay at. Herds of Chitals and Elephants are seen from the complex itself, which attracts park visitors enormously. Being centrally located, it’s the core area of Corbett. It is inaccessible in monsoons.

Visit Jhirna : It is a farming village turned into park resort located inside the south area boundary.

Corbett Museum : Located in Kaladhungi, is a bungalow that earlier belonged to Jim Corbett - the well known tiger conservationist and contains his memoirs, his personal belongings, letters written to him, antiques and rare photographs.

Fabled for its Tiger richness, Jim Corbett National park was established for the protection of endangered tigers. It is now home to a large number of tigers and other wildlife savoured amidst the natural surreal ecosystem. A perfect place for nature enthusiasts, the place is an enthralling destination to spend a weekend at.

Some of the popular resorts in Jim Corbett are:

- Gajraj Trails Resort, Corbett
- Resort De Coracao - The Corbett
- The Solluna Resort - Jim Corbett
- Corbet - Treetop Riverview, A sterling holiday resort
- La tigre Resort
- Corbett Riverside
- The Gateway Resort
- Corbett Solitaire
- Brys Caves Resort
- Country Inn Corbett

Though private vehicles like jeeps and cars are best to commute around Corbett, Buses and trains are the best mode of public transport.

No, private and personal vehicles are not allowed in Jim Corbett.

Dhikala Zone is considered the best zone for tiger sighting, it is completely up to your preference as to which activity you wish to indulge in. There are four gates for each zone, namely Dhangari Gate for Dhikala Zone, Amdanda Gate for Bijrani Zone, Jhirna Gate for Jhirna Zone, and Durga Devi Gate for Lohachara Zone.

Corbett Souvenir Shop : It’s the first and the only shop in Corbett for Souvenir items. Situated in Ringora village, it’s just 3km from Corbett. This store houses interesting pen stands, t-shirts, coffee mugs and coasters. You can also pick up hunter jackets, pug marks, wooden handicrafts and marble carvings from here. It being a fixed price shop, there’s no hassle of bargaining.

Dhangarhi Museum and Souvenir shop : Situated near Dhangarhi gate is a good stopover for first-time visitors. Here you may pick up literature on wildlife in general, on the park and other memoirs of wildlife excursion in Corbett. It also showcases local handicrafts like wooden items and carvings. Again, it’s a fixed price shop.

Minimum two days are enough for Jim Corbett as you cannot really miss out spending a night in the middle of the jungle in the Dhikala Zone. Your stay also depends on how much you wish to encounter. You can always extend your stay and enjoy wandering all the zones of this unique wildlife suburb.

Different adventure activities one can enjoy in Corbett are :

- River Rafting
- Mountain Biking
- Parasailing
- Angling
- Zip Swing
- Rock climbing
- Free Fall
- Jumbo Adventure

Yes. Taking you deeper into the jungle, Dhikala Zone is one which facilitates staying in a lodge in the middle of the jungle. Providing you with 24x7 electricity and sufficient supply of food, the park promises a comfortable stay. Witnessing the activities and noises in the middle of the night from the jungle is something unique you would ever witness in your life.

Wildlife safari is something Corbett is known for. You can experience wildlife safari on a jeep or on an elephant’s back.

It’s available in following areas :

• Dhikla Zone : Located on the edge of the Patil Dun valley, it is the most prominent and largest zone of the park. Here tourists can catch sight of tigers, elephants, hog deer, chitals, reptiles and many birds.
• Bijrani Safari Zone : After Dhikala, its Bijrani Zone that offers the best jeep safari possibility in Corbett National Park. This picturesque section is mainly noticeable for grass fields and river stream. Chances of finding tigers here are as good as in Dhukla Zone. Sambar, Hog, Elephant, Black beer are common animals found here. Its known for birdwatching tours.
• Durga Devi Zone : Located about 28 km from Ramnagar, it forms the north-eastern boundary of the park. This zone has undulating terrain which provides an excellent opportunity to see tigers. Besides, you’ll find elephants here.Being the untouched territory it is, the picturesque zone is fun to explore.
• Jhirna Safari Zone : Located at the southern corner of the Corbett National Park approximately 16 km from Ramnagar. it is prominent for easy wildlife spotting. It has good population of sloth bear and elephants.

The Dhikala Zone and Bijrani Zone is the best for safari in Jim Corbett National park as these zones have a higher probability of sighting a tiger than the others, being the reason for its popularity among the visitors.

Jim Corbett National Park lies majorly on the banks of River Kosi, providing water supply for the flourishing wildlife. The Ramganga River is another river that supports the ecosystem of the park along with its tributaries, namely, Sonanadi, Palain, and Mandal. Being the hydrological source for the park, these rivers are the major reason for the flourishing aquatic wildlife of the national park.

Some of the water sport activities include :

• Body Surfing
• River rafting
• River crossing and traver
• Fishing and Angling
• Bridge Slithering

Embraced with endemic trees and diverse geographical formations, camping can let you feel the charm of perfect wildlife . To allow people witness the beauty of bare nature, special camps have been raised in and outside the park. Some of them are :

• Camp Forktail Creek : Located at the northeastern periphery of the park on a clearing enclosed by dense deciduous forests, it is a slice of heaven tucked on an area. To recreate the village like feel, huts are built with thatched roofs.
• Camp Kyari : Located in Siyat, this newly built accommodation on the periphery of Corbett, is devoid of every element that is artificial and polluted. The experience gathered here is wild and real. Best for those who love adventures as they can pitch tent into deeper forests to co-exist with diverse wildlife.
• Jungle Book camp Resort : Situated in Village Tera in Ramnagar, it is built atop a gentle crest set against the beautiful scenic view of the hills and riverbed on the other side.
• Jim Jungle Retreat : Located on the periphery of Corbett National Park,  it is strategically built amidst the impressive natural scenery with picturesque Himalayan landscape at the background. It is one of the best luxury camps to stay in Corbett.

The road from Delhi to Jim Corbett is hassle-free and smooth making the road trip an amusing expedition. You can experience traffic the morning and evening, the wee hours experience clear roads.

Some of the famous treks are :

• Corbett to Kunjkharak Trek in Uttarakhand : This 3 day 2 night trek, starts from Akashkanda on the foothills of Himalayas and winds up through dense Deodar forests. Most of the setting is along Kosi. This trek operates throughout the year.
• Nainital-Corbett-Mussoorie trekking holidays : This three-in-one holiday package is full of beauty and adventure. Taking you through the popular hill station where life revolves around its gorgeous Naini Lake, followed by a trip to Corbett where you can spot tigers in their natural habitat while Mussoorie exudes an interesting old world charm.
• Kumaon : It is the most beautiful tourist spot that rests like jewel in himalayas with stunning places like Corbett, Ranikhet, Almora and Nainital. After adoring the flora and fauna at Jim Corbett, you can take trip to Ranikhet. Having explored the glamour of Ranikhet, you can visit Almora, thereby proceeding to Nainital.

The Bijrani Safari and the Dhikala Safari are the ones that are considered as the best safari in Jim Corbett. Though sighting a tiger is a matter of chance yet the probability of seeing one is quite high here as compared to the others, hence making them the best safari in Jim Corbett.

Jim Corbett Park is around 65 Km away from Nainital which takes two hours drive to reach by road. The place is well connected by railways and roadways so it is convenient enough to reach.

You can book a night safari in advance by talking to the manager of KMVN. They will arrange the booking for you. Online booking can be done on http://www.corbettnationalpark.in .

There are two safaris daily : Morning 6:30 a.m and evening 2:30 p.m.

Jeep Safari would cost you around 3000-3200 INR.

Planning for a trip to Jim is quite easy as it is well connected to the road network and has comfortable staying options nearby. You can take a tour packages to Jim Corbett National park from various tours and travel agencies and shed of the planning burden off your shoulders. Make sure you choose your operator as well as they are the ones who can make your trip or wreck it as well.

While Jhirna Zone of Jim Corbett Part remains open all throughout the year, the other three zones are closed during the monsoon season from the mid of June till the first week of October. The monsoon washes off the roads of the park hence making them inconvenient to take.

Established as Hailey National Park in 1936 for the protection of tigers, the name was changed to Jim Corbett National Park in regard to the person who played a key role in its establishment.