Best Jungle Safari in Jim Corbett National Park

Jim Corbett National Park is undoubtedly the greatest Indian biodiversity in terms of vegetation and animal richness. The park is reported to harbor more than 600 bird species, 260 tigers, Asiatic elephants, and a variety of other animals. In addition to the abundant avifauna and animals, the park’s environment is another great reason why it is regarded as one of India’s most stunning national parks.

For individuals to experience the best jungle safari in Jim Corbett National Park, the park offers safari in 7 different zones, each of which remains open at different times of the year. The zones are:

Jhirna Safari Zone

The Jhirna Zone is along the southern perimeter of Jim Corbett National Park and is among the finest zones of the park to observe a tiger. There are many different kinds of animals found there, including Asiatic elephants, sloth bears, Bengal tigers, and leopards. Jhirna was added to the tiger reserve in 1994 as a tiger safari zone and with time it has become a well-liked destination for tourists visiting Jim Corbett. Plenty of wildlife, Jhirna is accessible via the Dhela gate and is open all year round.

 

Dates Open: All year round

Entry via: Dhela Gate

Jhirna Safari Zone
Best Jungle Safari in Jim Corbett National Park

Bijrani Safari Zone

Situated close to the city of Ramnagar, Bijrani Zone is the ideal location for those looking to experience the best jungle safari in Jim Corbett National Park. The Bijrani Zone is located near the Amdanda gate in Jim Corbett National Park and is known to boast a stunning environment of open grasslands, Sal trees, and river streams. Offering a relaxing and calm setting, the zone promises to be the best place to see tigers in Jim Corbett. 

Dates Open: October 15th to June 30th.

Entry via: Amdanda Gate.

Dhela Safari Zone

The Dhela Zone, which has been available for safaris since 2014, is another year-round attraction. Surrounding more than a thousand hectares, this zone is covered with forests of Kusum, Bahera, Sal, Rohini, and Haldu. The Dhela Zone is home to Bengal tigers, leopards, Asiatic elephants, sloth bears, and reptiles such as the King Cobra. The zone is known for tiger safaris and is also home to a large number of species, making it a great experience for birdwatchers.

 

Dates Open: Throughout the Year

Entry via: Dhela Gate

Dhela Safari Zone
Best Jungle Safari in Jim Corbett National Park

Durgadevi Safari Zone

Durgadevi Zone offers a unique safari experience that highlights the beauty of nature. The zone, located on the north-eastern edge of Jim Corbett’s Tiger Reserve, does not disappoint those seeking adventure. Durgadevi Zone, which is bisected by the Ramganga and Mandal Rivers, is well-known for regular sightings of Asiatic elephants and otters near Domunda Bridge. Aside from being a popular place for people to observe the big cat, the zone also offers a thrilling trip for bird watchers.

 

Dates open: 15th November to 15th June

Entry via: Durgadevi Gate

Garjia Safari Zone

The Garjia Zone is one of the national park’s new safari zones, but it is quickly becoming a top location for tiger sightings, rivaling the Dhikala Zone. The Garjia Zone, which features magnificent scenery with dense Sal trees and extensive grasslands, is also home to Asiatic elephants, Sambar deer, leopards, and different reptiles. In addition, the zone’s abundance of bird species makes it a birdwatcher’s delight.

 

Dates open: October 15th to June 30th

Entry via: Garjiya Gate

Garjia Safari Zone
Sonanadi Safari Zone

Sonanadi Safari Zone

The Sonanadi Zone in Jim Corbett National Park receives its name from its earlier days as a gold mining place, which literally means ‘A river of gold’. The Sonanadi Zone, which had previously been part of the Kalagarh Forest Division, was added to the national park in 1991. The zone, with its Mandal and Palain streams and rich woods of Sal trees and bamboo, offers a calm excursion in nature and is the most preferred choice for experiencing the best jungle safari in Jim Corbett National Park. Because there are no villages in this area of the national park, the animals may roam freely and unaffected.

 

Dates open: 15th November to 15th June

Entry via: Vatanvasa Gate

Pakhro Safari Zone

The Pakhro Zone, another new addition to Jim Corbett National Park’s jungle safari, is located near the city of Kotdwar and can be reached in less than two hours from Dehradun’s Jolly Grant Airport. The entry gate to the Pakhro Zone also gives access to the Sonanadi Zone. Wildlife in this less-explored area includes the spotted deer, sambar deer, wild boar, leopard, barking deer, Himalayan black bear, sloth bear, and Bengal tiger.

 

Dates open: 15th November to 15th June

Entry via: Pakhro Gate

Pakhro Safari Zone

Conclusion

So these are the best jungle safari zones in Jim Corbett that draw tourists to discover the unique flora and fauna of this incredible wildlife area. If you want to organize a family holiday, you should know that the best time to visit is from October till March.

 

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