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Jungle Safari in Jim Corbett
Jim Corbett Safari Zones
The Jim Corbett National Park is one of the oldest national parks and famous tiger reserves in India; it is known for its rich wildlife and flourishing biodiversity. Every year thousands of wildlife enthusiasts, wildlife photographers, and tourists come here to explore the wildlife of Jim Corbett.
To let them explore the fascinating views of distinct wild animals, Jim Corbett offers several Corbett tourism zones. They are divided into multiple safari zones offering entry from different areas. These Safari Zones are formed to manage the wildlife tourism and activities related to Jim Corbett National Park in a well-coordinated way. Let’s discover some of the prominent Safari Zones offered by Jim Corbett National Park.
Bijrani Safari Zone
It is located in the southern part of the Jim Corbett National Park and is hardly 1 Km away from Ramnagar City. It is popular for its vast open grasslands, dense Sal forests, and diverse wildlife, including tigers, elephants, monkeys, chital, deer, and several bird species. For sighting Bengal tigers, Bijrani Safari Zone is considered best.
Jhirna Safari Zone
It is one of those Safari Zones which is open throughout the year and is located around 16 Km from Ramnagar City. The availability of grasslands in this zone has made tiger spotting quite frequent here. It is one of the reasons why it is one of the most visited safari zones. Other than the tiger, it also houses wild animals like spotted deer, hog deer, sambar deer, barking deer, wild boar, tuskers, bears, and large species of birds.
Dhela Safari Zone
One can explore this ecotourism safari zone throughout the year. However, according to the extreme weather conditions, the safari tour can be postponed or cancelled. Among the new safari zones which were recently introduced to Jim Corbett Safari Zones, Dhela is also the one that was added to the tiger reserve zone in the year 2014. It is located at a distance of around 13 Km from Ramnagar City and offers assorted topography to explore. It includes several water bodies, huge grasslands, and dense forests like Rohini, Sal, Bahera, Kusum, Haldu, and many more. Some of the wild animals present here are the Royal Bengal Tigers, Nilgai, Wild Elephants, Leopards, wild bears, various birds, and different types of reptiles.
Durga Devi Safari Zone
For bird watchers, Durga Devi Safari Zone is the best to explore with the availability of a wide variety of bird species due to the hilly area. It is located around 36 Km. away from Ramnagar City and offers a lot for sightseeing, including the rich flora and fauna. Some of the bird species available here are Maroon Orile, Long-Tailed Broadbill, Black Chinned Yuhina, Grey Headed Fishing Eagle, Crested Laughing Thrushor, and many others. The river streams of Mandal River and Ramganga River are also there to increase the beauty of this zone.
Garjia Safari Zone
It is located at a distance of around 9 Km from Ramnagar City. Like Dhela Safari Zone, Garjia Safari Zone is also a new safari zone introduced among the Corbett Tourism Zones to let tourists explore the wilderness with ease. Due to the limited number of safari zones and the limited seats and jeep rides, it becomes difficult for every tourist to explore Jim Corbett National Park. By looking at this, the Jim Corbett National Park administration has introduced Garjia Safari Zone for all nature and wildlife enthusiasts. Like other Corbett ecotourism zones, Garjia also houses a wide variety of flora and fauna.
Sitabani Forest Zone
Unlike the other ecotourism zones, Sitabani Forest Zone is a buffer zone. It is not included in the Jim Corbett Tiger Reserve but is open for sightseeing for tourists. It is located at a distance of 25 Km from Ramnagar City. However, spotting a leopard or tiger here is rare. But if one gets lucky, it can be a possibility to witness them while finding prey. To explore some of the rich flora and fauna, different river streams, dense forests, and fascinating landscapes, do explore Sitabani Forest Zone. It is quite close to Anantum Gateway Resorts, which helps you reach here with ease. Along with that, one can also book an overnight stay here at a forest rest house with river and temple views.
Dhikala Zone
Among the different ecotourism zones in Jim Corbett, Dhikala Zone is one of the largest and most famous safari zones. It is located around 18 Km away from Ramnagar City and is a must-visit for wildlife lovers. Those who do not wish to miss the chance to spot Royal Bengal Tiger in Jim Corbett National Park must visit Dhikala Zone. It is populated with tigers, and that is why spotting one becomes easy. One can also plan a night stay in Dhikala Zone for the best experience.
Phato Safari Zone
It is only 26 Km. away from Ramnagar City and is one of the newest Jim Corbett Tourst Zone opened here. It was inaugurated on 2nd January 2022, keeping in mind the increase in the number of tourists every year. With more routes available to explore the dense forest and diversified flora & fauna, Jim Corbett is attracting more tourists. From exhilarating Phato Jeep Safari to explore the greenery and wildlife like tigers, elephants, and deer, Phato Zone has a lot to offer. One also gets to see the pink water hole here, whose upper water layer looks pink due to algae and mosses present in the water body. Phato Safari Zone also offers a night stay at a tree house, which is another adventurous experience to enjoy.
For exploring the wildlife and nature’s beauty in its true form, these Corbett Tourism Zones are the best to go for. Being close to Ramnagar City and Anantum Gateway Resorts, they are easily accessible and can be reached with ease. One must check the availability of the safari zone tickets to book them in advance. Get to know all the details about the rules and restrictions set by the Corbett administration before planning your Jeep or Jungle Safari trip.