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Safaris
Safaris are the ideal way of exploring the Indian land. In fact,
jungle safari tours have added excitement and fun to the journey.
There are number of ways to cover the Jim Corbett National Park. The
Jim Corbett National Park endorses Jeep Safari, Horse Safari, Bird
Safari, Elephant Safari, Fishing safari and the Nature walk.
You can explore the richness of flora and fauna with the Safari that
unfolds the beauty of the Jim Corbett Park in India. Wildlife Safari
of this park is a delight for adventure lovers and wildlife
photographers. Away from the confines of mundane life, the Corbett
Jeep safari is a journey into the world that is still untouched by
mechanization. The Indian wildlife safari explores the basic
wilderness still alive in the Jim Corbett National Park.
Several species of deer, sloth bear, wild boar, fresh water dolphin,
leopard, the marsh mugger and gharial crocodiles, over 450 species of
birds and the elusive, nocturnal Royal Bengal tiger…you can find them
at the verdant Jim Corbett National Park.
Park Safari Timings
The park normally opens at 0600 hrs in the morning and is open till
about 1100 hrs in the morning. However tourists who are booked for
full day safari spend the time from 1130 Hrs – 1300 Hrs at any of the
rest houses inside the forest and do bird watching. In the afternoon
the park timings usually are from 1430 to 1730. However depending on
the season the timings change locally which the forest authorities of
Corbett notify.
Choosing the Seasons
Winter (September -
March): Days are clear and pleasant, Nights get cold. Great time for
bird-watching and Tiger sighting.
Summer (April to June): Hot days with pleasant nights. Ideal time for
sighting animals, especially elephants and Tigers.
Monsoon (July - August): Humid days and nights. Great time for walks
and trekking. Because of less crowd and rush probability of sighting
animals. Good for observing flora.
Booking Procedure
All the Safari’s are booked by the Forest Department from Ramnagar
Forest Office. And it is completely at the discretion of the forest
department . There are restriction of number of vehicles which can
enter in each zone and it is strictly followed . The vehicle
restrictions are
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Zone |
Morning
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Afternoon
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Full Day
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Bijrani |
25 |
30 |
05 |
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Jhirna |
25 |
25 |
05 |
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Durgadevi |
10 |
15 |
05 |
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Sitavani |
No restriction
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No restriction
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No restriction
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Advance Booking of Jeep Safari – Advance booking of Jeep Safari
in Corbett National Park is available for morning Safari’s in Bijrani,
Jhirna and Durgadevi Zones. The Booking is on first cum first serve
basis and a non refundable advance need to be deposited with complete
details of the members going for safari. We request you to send the
details well in advance for avoiding the hassle of visit into the park
as there is a limitation of number of vehicles permitted. You have to
carry the given id at the time of safari. For advance booking a photo
id for Indian Nationals and Passport Details of Foreign Nationals is
mandatory
Photo Id – Driving License/ Voter Id / Pan card is required.
One can send us the id number, date of birth, full name and gender,
date of expiry of the ID for booking .While traveling the guest will
have to carry the same ID.
Passport Details –Passport Number , Full Name & Gender, Date of
Issue and expiry, date of Birth, Nationality is required for Advance
Bookings of Morning jeep safari
Advance booking of Safari can be done 30 in advance for foreign
national and 20 days in advance for Indian Nationals. However it is
advisable to place the application to the forest department the moment
you decide about the safari for better chances of confirmation.
INFORMATION REQUIRED TO
BOOK SAFARI IN CORBETT NATIONAL PARK.
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INFORMATION TO BOOK SAFARI |
TARIFF SAFARI- up to 04 Hours |
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Name |
All |
Jeep With Fuel |
1200/1500 |
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Age |
All |
Vehicle Entry fee |
250/ 750 |
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Gender |
All |
Guest Entry |
100/450 |
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Passport No |
Foreign Nationals |
Driver Entry fee |
100/450 |
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Photo-Id Card No |
01 person for 05 |
Booking fee |
350 |
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Contact No |
02 persons |
Guide fee |
250/1000 |
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Permanent Add |
02 persons |
Taxes Extra |
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Local Address |
All |
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Nationality |
All |
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Arrival Date |
All |
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Departure Date |
All |
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Morning Safari |
Date |
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Full Day Safari
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Date |
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Canter Safari |
Only to Dhikala
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02 TRIPS only |
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Elephant Safari |
Date-Time |
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Booking of Afternoon Jeep Safari – It cannot be booked in
advance and permits are issued same day to the guests only It is
strictly on first come first serve basis and guest has to personally
travel to Ramnagar Forest Office to book the safari.
Corbett Wilds advises all its guests to book morning Safari in Advance
and for afternoon opt for Elephant Safari or various other activities
which are listed below
Various Zones of The Corbett National Park for Jeep Safari
Durga Devi Zone of Corbett National Park: Durga Devi is a tourism zone within the Corbett National Park. It is a
virgin area used only for long elephant safaris and has access to the
Ramganga River for the purpose of fishing. While staying at Corbett
Wilds has got the opportunity to go to Ramgange River for angling
facilities at the Ramganga camp at bhikiasen crossing the gate
further 30 KMs in the untouched pool in the Ramganga river.
The Durgadevi tourism zone is open from the 15th October to 30th June.
During monsoon it is closed because of the poor roads in the forest
This is on the north-eastern boundary of the Park. The entrance gate
is about 20 Km away from Corbett Wild Retreat. The Mandal range of
Corbett Tiger Reserve through Durgadevi entrance involve challenging
birding species to lookout for include the grey headed fishing eagle,
crested laughing thrush, black chinned Yuhina, maroon orile, slaty
blue flycatcher, long tailed broadbill, little forktail, and bar
tailed tree creeper.
Lohachaur forest area is known for wild elephants and the undulating
terrain provides excellent opportunity to see the leopards.
Bijrani Zone Safari of Corbett National Park For Bijrani Zone entry is through Amdanda Gate which is 4 Kms from The
Corbett Wild Retreat. Corbett Wild Retreat & Bijrani has mixed
topography with thick sal forests interspersed with grasslands. There
are a large number of stream beds which are mainly boulder strewn
paths. Along the side of the streams there are riparian forests and
thick lantana bushes due to which tiger sighting chances as compared
to other tourism zones is higher in this area. Once you reach the
Bijrani guest house you can avail the elephant ride also.
The Bijrani tourism zone is open from the 15th October to 30th June.
During monsoon it is closed because of the poor roads in the forest
Jhirna Zone Safari of Corbett National Park
For Jhirna Zone entry is through Dhela Gate which is 20 Kms from
Corbett Wild Retreat. Jhirna tourism zone falls within the southern
part of the Corbett National Park. It is the only tourism zone of the
Corbett National Park which remains open throughout the year. Its
topography is mainly dry deciduous and secondary forest with large
open grasslands, which provides allows good visibility of wild
animals. From the machans set up visitors can view wild animals in
their natural habitat. Vast stream beds and steep cliff edges provides
good opportunity for bird watching.
Jhirna Zone is open throughout year
Sitavani Safari around Corbett National Park
Sitavani is located about 35 km. from Corbett Wild Retreat and within
the reserve forest area of Ramnagar Forest Division. It boasts of
beautiful dense forests of sal and mixed vegetation with open
grasslands and riverbeds. The safari takes one to the ancient temple
of Goddess Sita. According to a legend, this is the place where
Goddess Sita disappeared into the earth.
Sitavani Zone is open throughout year
Sitavani is a part of Corbett buffer zone and there is a gated
entrance but does not require any special permits to venture inside.
The forest offers ample birding opportunities in the surrounding thick
sal and mixed forest. Preferably early morning drive is the best to
view wildlife like tiger, sambar, barking deer, porcupine, King cobra
and lots more.
Sitavani is well known to have visiting wild elephants and tiger all
round the year as both the animals frequently visit river kosi for
water and get across to raid the crops and lift the domestic animals
from the village
Safari to Dhikala Zone in corbett National Park
It is a picturesque location at the edge of a grassy plateau perched
high above the Ramganga reservoir and set into a bend in the river.
The famous grasslands of the Dhikala chaur disappear into the dense
sal forests at the foot hills in the region. This is indisputably
rated as a favourite viewing area to the visitors here.
The Dhikala tourism zone is open from 15th November to 15th June. This
is an area with very high restrictions as far as tourism is concerned.
Day visits to Dhikala are only through canters (an open bus with
gallery seating)which are arranged by the forest department. For
overnight stays visitors can take their own vehicles.
The Vehicle Timings are 0600 Hrs – 1200 Hrs and 1100 Hrs – 1700 Hrs.
There are two canters each of 14 seats in during both morning and
afternoon.
Safari to Bhownkhal around Corbett National park
Located in the foothills of the lower Himalayas, Bhowankhal falls on
the border of the Kumaon and Garhwal region. The safari goes around
the periphery of Corbett Tiger Reserve and takes one through the dense
forests, picturesque landscapes and river beds. It is situated at a
distance of around 30 km. from the retreat.
The safari provides a very scenic drive dotted along the way by
typical Kumaoni/Garhwali villages. From a place called ‘Kaath Ki Nau’
one can view the breathtakingly beautiful Himalayan ranges.
Elephant Safaris in Corbett
National Park
Journey on the Elephant back is the most exclusive safari through the
Corbett National Park, India's first and one of its finest Tiger
Reserve. These safaris not only make it possible to view wildlife from
the back of an elephant, but perhaps more importantly, provide the
unique opportunity to share a day in the life of the elephant. Whether
it's game viewing from their backs, picnicking with them in the bush,
grooming, feeding or swimming with them, or simply experiencing the
pleasure of being close to such magnificent animals, the encounter is
truly unforgettable.
The Safari starts from the Northeastern side of the reserve from the
Durgadevi gate and continuous along the northern boundary ending at
Halduparao on the northwestern boundary. Besides traveling on the
elephant the tour plan includes various activities including Game
drives into the national park and Bird watching hikes, Village visits,
Visits to various tribes in the area, learning to ride the elephant,
elephant baths to name a few.
 
Angling Safaris around Corbett
National Park
Right outside and flowing into Corbett Tiger Reserve, the Western
Ramganga is a classic springfed mahseer river. This is one of the few
rivers where a Grand Slam of Mahseer, Indian Trout and Goonch is
possible in the same day- you just need to get away from the pet fish
and resort side pools. Combine a trip to the park to complete the
Indian jungle experience- it's not unusual to fish alongside tigers
sometimes. Best fishing, early February till early June and then
October till mid-November.
Eastern Ramganga Big, fast mahseer. Not fishable without a planned
expedition, the righteous Eastern Ramganga itinerary takes one along
pools fished maybe twice a year. The fishing is preserved by lack of
habitation and its ills. This trip is not for the slight of
constitution or the short of time. Balaghat gorge is our personal
favourite- this is one of those places where the biggest fish are
always seen but never seem to take. One of these days one of us is
going to get really lucky and possibly, even land a record fish. Best
fishing, March till early June and then in end September till late
October, depending on the rains.
Bird Watching Safaris in and around
Corbett National Park
Birds occupy a very significant place in Indian culture and tradition.
The steed of Lord Vishnu, the Preserver of the Universe, is a giant
bird. The epic Ramayana tells of a bird injured trying to rescue the
kidnapped wife of Lord Rama. The bird song of the koel signifies the
end of winter. The cawing of a crow indicates the arrival of guests -
the inclusion of birds in myths and superstitions is endless. And no
wonder - there are more than 1200 species of birds in nearly 2100
forms native to India with a large number of migratory birds visiting
during the winter months. No wonder ancient love songs tell of birds
carrying messages to the distant beloved! There are a number of
wildlife sanctuaries in the country where the bird enthusiast can see
the wonder of Indian avian life. For instance, the Bharatpur bird
sanctuary whose marshes provide a huge breeding area for native water
birds and a temporary home to a large number of migratory birds,
including the Siberian crane in the winter months. The adjoining Thar
desert boasts of the Great Indian bustard while the Corbett National
Park in the foothills of the Himalayas houses 585 species of birds,
greater than the total number of bird species found in Europe, in an
area of just about 520 sq km. In Andaman and Nicobar’s six national
parks and over ninety wildlife sanctuaries, about 250 species and
sub-species of birds can be seen. Some of the wildlife sanctuaries a
keen birdwatcher should visit and the birds which can be seen there
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