Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Below you’ll find a selection of frequently asked question that may be helpful. If you have any more questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us!

Both types of jungle safaris are immeasurable but there are some differences.
There are seven zones of jeep safari to roam but only one zone in canter safari. Jeep Safari is great..

Corbett is accessible –
By Road: Delhi-Moradabad-Kashipur-Ramnagar
By Train: Delhi-Moradabad-Kashipur-Ramnagar (Ramnagar is the nearest railway station)
By Air: Dehradun and Delhi are the nearest operational airports.
Regular flights are also being proposed from the nearby Pantnagar Airport in Udham Singh Nagar District.

Four hours are given for the jungle safari of both sessions. In these four hours, one hour which has the most important to see the tiger is from six o’clock in the morning to seven o’clock in the morning, from six o’clock in the evening to seven o’clock in the evening.

This one hour time applies to all regions of Jim Corbett Park, where people go on a jungle safari.

Note: – Never let this session go.

All seasons across the year have their own charm for wildlife lovers.

The closing time of Jim Corbett Park is from 1 July to 15 October, but during this time only five out of seven zones are closed and two zones are open throughout the year.
Regions that remain closed for five months: Dhikala, Durgadevi.
Regions that remain closed for four months: Bijrani, Ringora, and sitavani
Regions that remain open throughout the year: Jhirna and Dhela.

Depends on the jungle’s movement during jeep safari and canter safari, according to the last session DHELA and JHIRNA region was classic to see the tiger.

Apart from the rainy days, Jim Corbett Park is closed only in the evening of Holi.

Entry permits are issued for a specific tourism zone. Safari is permitted only for the specific zone booked for. Other zones shall remain out of bounds for the visitor.

The number of vehicles for which permits can be booked from our website for day safari in various tourism zones of Corbett Tiger Reserve is as under.

Name of ZoneNumber of vehicles
MorningEvening
Bijrani3030
Jhirna3030
Durgadevi1515

except from the above, ten Canter (16 seats each); four each in morning and afternoon shifts are parmitted in Jim Corbett’s Dhikala zone.

Day visit safaris are allowed in Eight Zones in Jim Corbett Park. These Zones are Bijrani, Dhikala, Jhirna, Durgadevi, Dhela, Ringoda ( Supposed to be opened in 2021), Sonanadi (Kotdwar) Corbett Landscape ( Buffer Zone).

It is mandatory to be accompanied by a Registered Guide/Naturalist during visits to Corbett Tiger Reserve. The Guide fee for each safari to be paid directly to the Guide at the end of the visit. Guides shall be available at the entry point at Amdanda and Jhirna. Guides for Dhikala should be picked up by arrangement from Amdanda.

A maximum of six adults and two children excluding the mandatory Nature Guide/Naturalist and driver are allowed in a vehicle during visits to Corbett Tiger Reserve.

Children up to five years of age are exempted from entry fee as well as fee for elephant ride.

There are two types of stay at Jim Corbett Park
1 – At the Forest Rest House in Jim Corbett Park
Like Dhikala Forest Rest House, Bijrani Forest Rest House, Jhirna Forest Rest House & Dhela Forest Rest House
2 – In any of the hotels or resorts outside Jim Corbett Park
Such as Budget Hotels or Resorts, Standard Hotels or Resorts & Luxury Hotels or Resorts (Three Star, Four Star & Five Star, etc.)

Only three rest houses of Jim Corbett Park have a canteen in Dhikala, Garral and Bijrani. There are kitchens in other rest houses which have cook arrangements for cooking. Tourists have to carry raw materials like rice, oil, flour, etc.

All the adult visitors are required to produce any one of the following identity cards (Voter ID, Driving License, PAN Card, Govt. Employee Card, Passport and Student ID) on demand by officials of Corbett Tiger Reserve for verification at the entry point and whenever asked.

Visitors are not allowed to trek, cycle or walk inside Corbett Tiger Reserve except at few designated places. Walking on foot or getting off the vehicle is strictly prohibited. Few machans are open for visitors and they can spend time there after taking permissions to do so from the Range officer concerned. Night safaris are not allowed inside the Tiger Reserve.

Visitors are allowed to move only in designated vehicles in Corbett Tiger Reserve with a registered Nature Guide/Naturalist. Always keep a safe distance from wild animals. One should refrain from teasing wild animals and should never try to feed them. Getting off the vehicle and moving on foot is strictly prohibited. These are punishable offences. First-aid box is mandatory in all the vehicles. Winter garments are advised during the months of December and January. It is always advisable to follow the instructions of the Guide and adhere to the Do’s and Dont’s. Sitting firmly inside the vehicle, remaining watchful to any dangling branches, avoiding touching of plants, eating of leaves/fruits and obeying all rules and regulations are important for your own safety. Please be well informed about such rules and regulations before entering Corbett Tiger Reserve.