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Official Corbett Jungle Safari Booking

Into the Heart of
the Wild Forest

Experience thrilling 4x4 open gypsy safaris, Dhikala Canter expeditions, and historic Forest Rest House stays guided by certified expert naturalists across Jim Corbett National Park.

Royal Bengal Tiger
Royal Bengal Tiger (बंगाल बाघ)Dhikala & Bijrani Core Zone
Wild Asian Elephant
Wild Asian Elephant (एशियाई हाथी)Ramganga Riverbed Herd
Indian Leopard
Indian Leopard (तेंदुआ)Bijrani & Phato Hill Ridge
Sloth Bear
Sloth Bear (सुस्त भालू)Jhirna & Dhela Bamboo Patches
Himalayan Black Bear
Himalayan Black Bear (काला भालू)Dense Foothill Valleys
Indian Wolf
Indian Wolf (भारतीय भेड़िया)Buffer Grassland Savannah
Striped Hyena
Striped Hyena (लकड़बग्घा)Nocturnal Forest Scout
Spotted Deer
Spotted Deer (चीतल)Dhikala Savannah Glade
Sambar Deer
Sambar Deer (सांभर हिरण)Dense Sal Forest Sentry
Wild Boar
Wild Boar (जंगली सूअर)Riverine Floodplain Trails
Gharial Crocodile
Gharial (घड़ियाल)Ramganga River Basking
Indian Rock Python
Indian Rock Python (अजगर)Rocky Cave & Riverbank
Russell's Viper
Russell's Viper (रसेल वाइपर)Dry Grassland Scrub
Ganges River Dolphin
Ganges River Dolphin (गंगा डॉल्फिन)Ramganga Freshwater Sanctuary
Hanuman Langur
Hanuman Langur (लंगूर)Canopy Alarm Callers
Indian Peafowl
Indian Peafowl (भारतीय मोर)Riverine Grassland Slopes
Official Corbett Zones

Day Visit & Night Stay Safari Zones

Authorized jeep safaris, Canter safaris, and forest rest house permits across all zones of Jim Corbett National Park.

01
4 km
Bijrani Zone
Jeep Safari (Morning & Afternoon)
Lush sal forests, open grasslands (chaurs), and scenic riverbed trails. World-famous for high tiger density & elephant herds.
02
18 km
Dhikala Zone
Canter Safari & Night Stay
Most popular core zone. Patli Dun valley, Ramganga river, rich in wildlife, great tiger sightings & historic Forest Rest Houses.
03
15 km
Jhirna Zone
Jeep Safari (Open 365 Days)
Dense bamboo thickets and stream beds. Frequent Royal Bengal tiger and sloth bear sightings.
04
15 km
Dhela Zone
Jeep Safari (Open 365 Days)
Newer bio-diverse zone, peaceful, less crowded, expansive wetlands, rich bird species and active tiger habitat.
05
8 km
Garjiya Zone
Jeep Safari (Morning & Afternoon)
Scenic beauty along riverfront near Garjiya temple. High chances of spotting wild elephants, tigers, and spotted deer.
06
26 km
Phato & Hathidagar Zone
Jeep Safari (Morning & Afternoon)
Recently opened offbeat safari zone featuring Hathidagar tree-house watchtowers, dense canopy, and rapidly increasing tiger sightings.
07
10 km
Sitabani & Bhandarpani Zone
Jeep Safari (Buffer Forest)
Peaceful buffer zone rich in birdlife, lush teak forests, scenic Bhandarpani safari trails, and ancient Sitabani Temple inside the woods.
08
28 km
Durga Devi Zone
Jeep Safari (Birdwatchers' Hub)
Hilly riverine terrain overlooking Ramganga river. Famous for wild mahseer fish, otters, leopards, and rare hornbills.

Official Safari Zone Details & Distance Chart

Zone Name Safari Type Distance from City/Hotel Timings Wildlife Knowledge & Description
Bijrani Zone 4x4 Open Jeep 4 km Morning & Afternoon Lush sal forests, open grasslands (chaurs), riverbed trails. Famous for high tiger density & elephant herds. (Closed 15 June - 15 Nov)
Garjiya Zone 4x4 Open Jeep 8 km Morning & Afternoon Scenic beauty along riverfront near Garjiya temple. High chances of spotting wild elephants, tigers & deer.
Sitabani & Bhandarpani Zone 4x4 Open Jeep 10 km Morning & Afternoon Buffer forest, scenic Bhandarpani trails, rich birdlife, peaceful forest experience, ancient Sitabani temple.
Jhirna Zone 4x4 Open Jeep 15 km Morning & Afternoon Open 365 days a year. Dense bamboo thickets, frequent tiger and sloth bear sightings.
Dhela Zone 4x4 Open Jeep 15 km Morning & Afternoon Open 365 days a year. Newer bio-diverse zone, peaceful, less crowded, rich bird species and tiger habitat.
Dhikala Zone Canter & Night Stay 18 km Morning & Afternoon Most popular core zone. Rich in wildlife, Patli Dun grasslands, Ramganga river, great tiger & elephant sightings. (Closed 15 June - 15 Nov)
Phato & Hathidagar Zone 4x4 Open Jeep 26 km Morning & Afternoon Treehouse watchtowers at Hathidagar, dense sal canopy, rapidly increasing tiger sightings.
Durga Devi Zone 4x4 Open Jeep 28 km Morning & Afternoon Hilly terrain, bird watchers' paradise, wild mahseer fish, otters & leopards. Fewer jeeps per shift. (Closed 15 June - 15 Nov)
* Note: Distances are calculated from Ramnagar City Center / Corbett Jigyashu Partner Hotels. Government ID mandatory for permit issuance.
Optimal Safari Schedule

Safari Timings & Wildlife Sightings

Plan your safari shift for maximum wildlife encounters in morning mist or golden evening light.

Morning Safari Shift
06:00 AM – 09:30 AM
The prime window for Royal Bengal Tiger sightings as tigers hunt along riverbeds in morning mist. Cool forest temperatures enhance wildlife movement.
Evening Safari Shift
02:30 PM – 06:00 PM
Golden hour photography shift. Wildlife gathers around waterholes and open grasslands as the sun sets over Corbett's sal forests.
Why Book With Us

Complete Safari Services

We handle forest permits, gypsy allocation, expert guides, and resort pickups for a hassle-free jungle expedition.

Guaranteed Zone Permits
Advance official permit booking assistance for Bijrani, Jhirna, Dhela, Garjia, Dhikala, Phato, and Sitabani zones.
Expert Naturalist Guides
Certified wildlife trackers and senior drivers who know animal alarm calls, pugmark trails, and best sighting spots.
Private 4x4 Open Gypsies
Well-maintained 4x4 Maruti Gypsies equipped with comfortable seating, safety bars, and open views for wildlife photography.
Night Stay FRH Booking
Official booking for historic Forest Rest Houses inside Dhikala, Bijrani, Jhirna, Dhela, and Phato core zones.
Resort Pickup & Drop
Doorstep pick and drop from your resort or hotel anywhere in Ramnagar directly to the safari gate.
24/7 Permit Assistance
Instant query response and hassle-free document processing for Indian nationals and foreign tourists.
Real Jungle Encounters

Official Safari Photo Highlights

Real photography captured during live jungle safaris across Corbett National Park.

Royal Bengal Tiger (बंगाल बाघ)
Apex Predator • 1
Royal Bengal Tiger (बंगाल बाघ)
Panthera tigris tigris — Corbett's most revered apex predator
Asian Elephant (एशियाई हाथी)
Megafauna • 2
Asian Elephant (एशियाई हाथी)
Elephas maximus — Roaming freely across grasslands and riverbeds
Indian Leopard (तेंदुआ)
Big Cat • 3
Indian Leopard (तेंदुआ)
Panthera pardus — Master of stealth navigating hilly rocky terrain
Sloth Bear (सुस्त भालू)
Native Bear • 4
Sloth Bear (सुस्त भालू)
Melursus ursinus — Foraging in bamboo patches across Jhirna & Dhela
Himalayan Black Bear (हिमालयी काला भालू)
Highland Bear • 4B
Himalayan Black Bear (काला भालू)
Ursus thibetanus — Asiatic Moon Bear with distinctive white chest crescent
Indian Wolf (भारतीय भेड़िया)
Wild Canine • 19
Indian Wolf (भारतीय भेड़िया)
Canis lupus pallipes — Elusive predator hunting across open buffer grasslands
Striped Hyena (लकड़बग्घा)
Carnivore • 18
Striped Hyena (लकड़बग्घा)
Hyaena hyaena — Solitary nocturnal scavenger patrolling scrub forests
Spotted Deer / Chital (चीतल)
Herbivore • 5
Spotted Deer / Chital (चीतल)
Axis axis — Graceful herds across Dhikala & Bijrani savannahs
Sambar Deer (सांभर हिरण)
Deer Family • 6
Sambar Deer (सांभर हिरण)
Rusa unicolor — Asia's largest deer with massive rugged antlers, crucial forest sentry
Wild Boar (जंगली सूअर)
Wild Suid • 9
Wild Boar (जंगली सूअर)
Sus scrofa — Robust forest forager rooting along riverine floodplains
Gharial (घड़ियाल)
Aquatic Reptile • 42
Gharial (घड़ियाल)
Gavialis gangeticus — Basking on the Ramganga riverbanks with long slender fish-catching snout
Indian Rock Python (भारतीय अजगर)
Giant Reptile • 43
Indian Rock Python (भारतीय अजगर)
Python molurus — Massive non-venomous constrictor in rocky river caves
Russell's Viper (रसेल वाइपर)
Venomous Snake • 46
Russell's Viper (रसेल वाइपर)
Daboia russelii — Highly venomous viper camouflaged in dry scrub & grass
Ganges River Dolphin (गंगा नदी डॉल्फिन)
Aquatic Mammal • 51
Ganges River Dolphin (गंगा डॉल्फिन)
Platanista gangetica — Rare freshwater mammal inhabiting the deep Ramganga waters
Hanuman Langur (लंगूर)
Primate • 13
Hanuman Langur (लंगूर)
Semnopithecus — Tree-top sentinels giving predator alarm calls
Indian Peafowl / Peacock (भारतीय मोर)
Avian Wonder • 29
Indian Peafowl (भारतीय मोर)
Pavo cristatus — India's national bird with majestic plumage across riverine grasslands

Complete Wildlife & Fauna Biodiversity Directory

Official checklist of 56+ wild mammal, predator, herbivore, reptile & aquatic species recorded in Jim Corbett National Park

56+ Registered Species
Wild Cats & Apex Predators
शिकारी व जंगली बिल्लियां
1. बंगाल बाघ • Bengal Tiger (Panthera tigris) 3. तेंदुआ • Indian Leopard (Panthera pardus) 25. जंगली बिल्ली • Jungle Cat (Felis chaus) 26. तेंदुआ बिल्ली • Leopard Cat (Prionailurus bengalensis) 27. मछली पकड़ने वाली बिल्ली • Fishing Cat (Prionailurus viverrinus) 28. चीतल बिल्ली • Rusty-spotted Cat
Wild Canines, Bears & Carnivores
भालू, सियार, भेड़िया व मांसाहारी
4. भालू • Sloth Bear (Melursus ursinus) 4B. काला भालू • Himalayan Black Bear (Ursus thibetanus) 15. जंगली कुत्ता • Dhole / Wild Dog (Cuon alpinus) 16. सियार • Golden Jackal (Canis aureus) 17. लोमड़ी • Indian Fox (Vulpes bengalensis) 18. लकड़बग्घा • Striped Hyena (Hyaena hyaena) 19. भारतीय भेड़िया • Indian Wolf (Canis lupus) 20. ऊदबिलाव • Smooth-coated Otter 21. बिज्जू • Honey Badger 22. पीला गला मार्टेन • Yellow-throated Marten
Herbivores, Deer & Antelopes
शाकाहारी, हिरण, नीलगाय व सूअर
2. एशियाई हाथी • Asian Elephant (Elephas maximus) 5. चीतल • Spotted Deer / Chital (Axis axis) 6. सांभर • Sambar Deer (Rusa unicolor) 7. काकड़ • Barking Deer (Muntiacus) 8. बारहसिंगा • Barasingha / Swamp Deer 9. जंगली सूअर • Wild Boar (Sus scrofa) 10. नीलगाय • Nilgai (Blue Bull) 11. घोरल • Goral (Mountain Goat) 12. चौसिंगा • Four-horned Antelope
Primates, Rodents & Small Mammals
वानर, साही, गिलहरी, नेवला व खरगोश
13. लंगूर • Hanuman Langur (Semnopithecus) 14. रीसस मकाक • Rhesus Macaque 23. भारतीय साही • Indian Crested Porcupine 24. पैंगोलिन • Indian Pangolin 31. नेवला • Indian Grey Mongoose 33. उड़न गिलहरी • Giant Flying Squirrel 37. खरगोश • Indian Hare
Reptiles, Snakes, Turtles & River Aquatic Life
सरीसृप, अजगर, किंग कोबरा, मगरमच्छ, कछुआ, डॉल्फिन व महसीर
41. मगरमच्छ • Mugger Crocodile 42. घड़ियाल • Gharial (Gavialis gangeticus) 43. भारतीय अजगर • Indian Rock Python (Python molurus) 44. किंग कोबरा • King Cobra (Ophiophagus hannah) 46. रसेल वाइपर • Russell's Viper (Daboia russelii) 48. मॉनिटर छिपकली • Indian Monitor Lizard 51. गंगा नदी डॉल्फिन • Ganges River Dolphin (Platanista gangetica) 52. गोल्डन महसीर • Golden Mahseer (Tor putitora)
Got Questions?

Safari Booking FAQs

Everything you need to know about permits, best safari zones, and jeep booking.

Which is the best safari zone in Jim Corbett for tiger sightings? +

Bijrani Zone and Dhikala Core Zone have the highest recorded tiger sighting frequency in Jim Corbett National Park. For year-round visits (monsoon included), Jhirna and Dhela are the top zones.

How many days in advance should I book my safari permit? +

Forest department permits open 45 days in advance for Indian citizens and 90 days in advance for international visitors. For peak seasons (weekends, Diwali, New Year, summer), advance booking is strictly recommended as quotas fill within minutes.

How many people can sit in one 4x4 Gypsy? +

As per Corbett Tiger Reserve government rules, a maximum of 6 adults + 2 children (under 5 years), along with 1 certified nature guide and 1 driver, are permitted in one Gypsy.

Are safaris open during the monsoon season? +

Yes! Jhirna, Dhela, Phato, and Sitabani zones remain open 365 days a year, including monsoon. Bijrani, Dhikala, and Durga Devi core zones close from 15th June and reopen on 15th November.

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