Jim Corbett National Park & Tiger Reserve India

Jim Corbett National Park is a national park located in the Nainital district of the Indian state of Uttarakhand. It was established in 1936 as Hailey National Park and was later renamed in 1957 in memory of Jim Corbett, a famous hunter and conservationist who played a key role in the establishment of the park.

Covering an area of over 520 square kilometers, Jim Corbett National Park is one of the oldest and most popular national parks in India. It is known for its diverse flora and fauna, including Bengal tigers, Indian elephants, leopards, sloth bears, deer, and over 600 species of birds.

The park is divided into nine different zones, each with its own entry gate and specific restrictions on visitor activities. These zones include the Dhikala zone, the Bijrani zone, the Jhirna zone, the Durgadevi zone, the Sonanadi zone, the Garjiya zone, the Dhela zone, the Phanto zone, and the Sitabani zone.

Visitors can enjoy a range of activities in the park, including jungle safaris, elephant rides, bird watching, and nature walks. There are also several eco-tourism initiatives in the park, including community-based tourism programs, which aim to promote sustainable tourism and conservation efforts.

Jim Corbett National Park is not only a popular tourist destination but also a crucial conservation area. The park is home to several endangered species, and conservation efforts are focused on preserving their habitats and maintaining a delicate ecological balance.

Overall, Jim Corbett National Park is a must-visit destination for wildlife enthusiasts and nature lovers who are looking for an authentic wildlife experience in India.

Corbett Tiger Reserve, also known as Jim Corbett National Park, has a rich history dating back to the early 1900s. Here is a brief overview of its history:

  • In 1907, the British administration in India declared the area around the Ramganga River a reserve forest.
  • In 1936, the area was declared as Hailey National Park, after the Governor of the United Provinces, Sir Malcolm Hailey.
  • In 1947, the park was renamed Ramganga National Park.
  • In 1955, the park was renamed Corbett National Park, after Jim Corbett, a famous hunter and conservationist who played a key role in the establishment of the park.
  • In 1973, the park was one of the first to be included in Project Tiger, a conservation program initiated by the Indian government to protect the Bengal tiger.
  • In 1991, the park was expanded to include the Sonanadi Wildlife Sanctuary and was renamed Corbett Tiger Reserve.

Today, Corbett Tiger Reserve is one of the oldest and most renowned national parks in India. It is not only a popular tourist destination but also a crucial conservation area, home to several endangered species, including the Bengal tiger. The reserve is managed by the government of Uttarakhand and the National Tiger Conservation Authority, which works to ensure the preservation of its diverse flora and fauna.


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TIGER TOUR 1 NIGHT

Duration: 1 Night / 2 Days

Dhikala is the finest and greatest safari zones in Corbett tiger reserve, and the entrance to this safari zone is called the Dhangari gate.

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TIGER TOUR 2 NIGHTS

Duration: 2 Nights / 3 Days

Dhikala is the finest and greatest safari zones in Corbett tiger reserve, and the entrance to this safari zone is called the Dhangari gate.

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TIGER TOUR 3 NIGHTS

Duration: 3 Nights / 4 Days

Dhikala is the finest and greatest safari zones in Corbett tiger reserve, and the entrance to this safari zone is called the Dhangari gate.

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DHIKALA DAY VISIT

Dhikala Open Bus Safari

Dhikala is the finest and greatest safari zones in Corbett tiger reserve, and the entrance to this safari zone is called the Dhangari gate.


Jim Corbett - Biography

The fable of Edward Jim Corbett is still persisting in the minds and hearts of the people of Garhwal and Kumaon. People all over the world know Jim Corbett from his fabulous writings as a famous hunter who later became the adversary of many notorious man-eaters. There are four biographies on him and three films on his life that displays the lucid accounts of his exploits that he has given in his books.

Edward James Corbett was born 25th July 1875 of English ancestry in Nainital districts of Uttarakhand. He grew up spending much of his childhood exploring the wilderness that exists around. Jim Corbett lived his life amidst dense jungle and developed a deep knowledge of the way. Sir Jim Corbett spent his major part of his life at Gurney House (located in Nainital) with his large family, his mother Mary Jane Corbett and his sister Margaret Winfred Corbett, fondly called Maggie. His father, who was postmaster in Nainital died when Jim Corbett was four. The whole responsibility fell to Corbett's mother to raise and educate 12 children on a widow's meager pension. Soon after an early age Jim Corbett has to face with the responsibility of supporting his family of six members so he took up a job with the railways.

Over the years he became a good hunter as well as wonderful naturalist. He was blessed with the excellent observation, fleet- footed and great stamina. He was so intelligent and active that he could read the signs of the forest and movement of wildlife as put all senses on (sight, hearing and smelling) while moving in the forests. He has a record of killing 19 tigers and 14 leopards. He was also a pioneer conservationist and played a key role in the establishment of present Jim Corbett National Park. He led a confirmed bachelor life and remained an active member of many wildlife preservation organizations and helped in conserving these natural resources.


Wildlife Safari In Jim Corbett National Park

Jim Corbett National Park offers unmatched options like jeep safari, elephant safari and canter safari for the tourists to begin their adventure wildlife trip into the forest.

1. Elephant Safari : Having a trip on an elephant’s back is fashionable and of great fun. The elephant safari starts at Durgadevi gate (north-eastern border) of the reserve and completes at Halduparao (north-western boundary). The charge of elephant safari for Indian is INR 500 / Person and for Foreigner it is INR 1500 / Person. One elephant is allowed to carry only 4 Persons at a time. It covers the Bijrani area. You can take an elephant ride from 6:30 AM - 10:00 AM in the Morning and from 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM in the Afternoon.

2. Jeep Safari : Discover the wilderness and varied species of flora & fauna of Jim Corbett National Park through jeep safari. It is the fast and comfortable mode to explore this area. The charge of jeep safari for Indian is INR 7500 / Jeep and for Foreigner, it is INR 7000 / Jeep. Only 6 persons are allowed in a single Jeep. It covers zones like Bijrani, Sitabani and Jhirna. For Durgadevi the charge differs it is INR 7200 / Jeep. Jeep safari can be enjoyed from 5:30 AM - 9:00 AM in the morning and 3:30 PM - 7:00 PM in the evening.

3. Canter Safari : If you want to explore Dhikala forest or staying in a resort, center safari is the only option. There are two canter safari services in a day- one is from 0600 Hrs (sunrise time) and the other at 1200 Hrs (afternoon). The 05 Hrs extensive ride through canter safari will give immense pleasure.

The charge of canter safari for Indian is INR 1500 / Person and for Foreigner it is INR 3500 / Person. The canter has 16 seats and covers Dhikala. Canter safari can be enjoyed from 6:00 AM - 11:30 AM in the morning and from 12:00 PM - 5:30 PM in the Afternoon.


Safari Timings


  • Park Entry : 06:30 hours to 17:30 hours. (timing flexible as per season)
  • Jeep Safaris : 06:30 hours to 09:30 hours and 13:30 hours to 17:30 hours.(timing flexible as per season)

Climate of Jim Corbett National Park

The weather remains moderate here with a varying temperature of 5°C to 30°C during the winter and rise up to 40°C during summer. Winter mornings are foggy. Monsoons receive heavy rainfall in Corbett.

Climate : The weather remains moderate here with a varying temperature of 5°C to 30°C during the winter and rise up to 40°C during summer. Winter mornings are foggy. Monsoons receive heavy rainfall in Corbett.


Best Time to Visit Jim Corbett National Park

Spanned over beautiful areas of Pauri Garhwal, Almora and Nainital of Uttarakhand state in India, Jim Corbett National Park is a large and appealing site and is amongst the oldest parks in India. This park is mainly recognised for Project Tiger which is a project on India's endangered Bengal tiger. So, it is not just a park, but a big and renowned tiger reserve as well which covers an area of 1318.54 sq.km in which 520 sq. km is the main area and remaining part is buffer area. The park is named after Col. Jim Corbett since 1956.

So, the visit to Jim Corbett National Park is truly memorable and unforgettable. It remains open from the mid of November to the mid of June months. However, there is a Jhirna zone in the park that remains open for whole year long. The famous Birjani zone of this park welcomes the visitors from mid of October to mid of June months and Dhikala zone allows visitors to visit inside from November 15 to mid of June. During monsoon period, the road of Dhikala and Birjani zones get completely washed away. Moreover, after the sunset, the gates of the park get closed and no drive out is allowed that time.

Right Season to Plan Your Visit to Jim Corbett National Park

Winter Season - Within October to February In winter season or a period of October to February, you will find this park a true abode of beautiful and unseen birds. So, for birding, this is the most captivating period as at this time, you will meet unseen variety of birds there. Besides birds, you can sight majestic Bengal tiger roaming around the park in the winter season. So, there are high chances to have a natural sight of endangered tiger then. Mostly at night, the temperature of this park goes down to 5 degree Celsius. However, the day time is quite balmy and pleasant. In the day time, animals come out for lazing around in sun; so you can spot them easily there.

Monsoon - During July to September Months Though the monsoon season is not that appealing time for visitors to come over Jim Corbett National Park, yet we suggest you to visit during this time if you do not prefer visiting this site in crowd. In this season, mostly the crowd gets declined. So, we must say that it is an ideal season to have amazing trekking experience. At that time, the overall weather has an appealing aura as the temperature drops. It is said that in rainy season, the animals enjoy their mating time. So, tourists can get experience of this moment as well. Though we should not forget to mention that visiting this season accompanies a great risk of landslides and soil erosion. Hence, it can be a little risky also. But the beauty will be at its peak with exotic greenery and amazing vegetation around.

Summer Season - During March to June Months The time from March to mid of June is called summer season in India. During the summer season, the temperature remains quite high. In day time, the weather becomes too hot and scorching that may go up to 40 degree c. So, in this time, the animals and other inhabitants of the park suffer from the extreme heat of sun.

This season is called to be the best visiting season as it allows visitors to get the most of the animals inhabiting in the park. Come during this season here and enjoy river rafting and have an unforgettable meet with endangered animals and bird species closely.


How to Reach Jim Corbett National Park

Ramnagar is a small city, near the Jim Corbett National Park which can be easily accessed through road and rail network from all the major cities of India such as Delhi, Nainital, Moradabad and Bareilly. You can reach the National Park in only half an hour as it is situated at a distance of 15 km from Ramnagar railway station.

Roadways : Ramnagar connects the major cities of India with its amazing road network. As Jim Corbett National Park is situated at a distance of 260 Kilometer from the capital of India, Delhi that is why several buses are operated by the state government of Uttarakhand to connect Delhi, Nainital, Haldawani and Moradabad.

Railways : Ramnagar Railway Station has access to trains from various cities of India like Delhi, Bareilly and Moradabad. There are direct trains from Delhi to Ramnagar which includes Corbett Link Express, Ranikhet Express and Kathgodam Express.

Distance between the Major Cities and Jim Corbett National Park

  • Delhi - Ramnagar (260 Km)
  • Nainital- Ramnagar (62 Km)
  • Lucknow- Ramnagar (436 Km)
  • Dehradun- Ramnagar (232 Km)

Best Places to Stay in Jim Corbett National Park

  • Dhikala Tourism Zone
  • Dhela Tourism Zone
  • Jhirna Tourism Zone
  • Bijrani Tourism Zone
  • Sonanadi Wildlife Tourism Zone

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Accommodation in Dhikala

  • Dhikala forest lodge has two wings old and new and both offers rooms as well as dormitory accommodation.
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Bijrani + Dhikala Tour

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2 Night Gairal+Dhikala Tour

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2 Night/3 Days Jhirna Tour

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2 Night/3 Days Bijrani Tour

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