About JIM CORBETT NATIONAL PARK

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 Bijrani Safari Zone, part of Jim Corbett National Park, is known for its picturesque landscape, dense sal forests, and rich wildlife, including tigers, elephants, and deer. Easily accessible from Ramnagar, it offers thrilling jeep safaris and a serene wilderness experience, making it a favorite among nature lovers and wildlife photographers.

 Jhirna Safari Zone, open year-round, lies in the southern part of Jim Corbett National Park. Known for its diverse wildlife including sloth bears, leopards, and tigers, it features dry deciduous forests and grasslands. Accessible and scenic, Jhirna offers an exciting safari experience ideal for wildlife enthusiasts and photographers alike.

 Dhela Safari Zone, the newest ecotourism zone near Ramnagar, spans roughly 1,173 hectares of sal‑mixed forest, riverine ravines, and open grasslands. Open year‑round, it is renowned for diverse wildlife—tigers, leopards, elephants, sloth bears—and over 200 bird species. Ideal for peaceful, immersive jeep safaris.

 urga Devi Safari Zone sits in the picturesque north‑eastern corner of Jim Corbett National Park, around 28 km from Ramnagar. With hilly terrain crisscrossed by the Ramganga and Mandal rivers, it's famed for elephants, otters at Domunda Bridge and rare birds. Day jeep safaris and Lohachaur forest rest house stays offer immersive wildlife experience.

 Phato Safari Zone, inaugurated in January 2022, lies 24–26 km south of Ramnagar near Maldhan. Rich in tigers, elephants, sloth bears, leopards, deer, and vibrant birdlife, it features scenic grasslands, waterholes (pink and green), dense Sal forest and unique treehouse stays—offering immersive wilderness adventures year-round.

 Garjiya Safari Zone, located about 4–9 km from Ramnagar, features dense sal forests, lush grasslands (chaurs), and rich biodiversity. Open year‑round, this tiger‑rich zone offers morning and evening jeep safaris where visitors may spot tigers, elephants, sambhar, peacock and diverse birdlife amid serene natural beauty.

 Dhikala Safari Zone stands as Jim Corbett National Park’s largest and most iconic area. Renowned for its expansive grasslands (chaurs), dense sal and mixed forests, and the lifegiving Ramganga River, Dhikala harbors exceptional wildlife — including tigers, elephants, deer, crocodiles, and diverse birdlife. Day visitors explore via shared canter safari; overnight guests stay in forest rest houses for immersive nature access.

 Sitabani Safari Zone, a unique buffer‐forest landscape adjoining Jim Corbett National Park, offers a serene, year‑round sanctuary ideal for nature walks, bird‑watching, and cultural exploration.this zone shelters, majestic tigers, elephants, deer, and vibrant avian and reptile life. Accessible via permits from the forest department, Sitabani’s unspoiled beauty and quiet charm make it a perfect retreat for wildlife enthusiasts.