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UTTRAKHAND EXPEDITIONS
Safari
UTTRAKHAND EXPEDITIONS
SAFARIS
Explore the Safari & Wildlife Zones of Corbett
SAFARIS
Explore the Safari & Wildlife Zones of Corbett
At present, the Corbett region offers 6 main Safari Zones, 2 Heritage Zones and 1 Eco-Tourism Zone, each offering its own distinctive forest landscape and wildlife experience.
Many of these destinations offer both Jeep Safari and Night Stay facilities, allowing visitors to experience the wilderness not only during the day but also through an immersive stay in the forest environment.
Whether you are looking for wildlife photography, tiger sightings, birdwatching, nature exploration, a forest stay or a heritage experience, Corbett has something unique to offer.
Please follow our “Safari” section for detailed information on each zone, including safari options, entry gates, timings, night-stay facilities and other important details.
At present, the Corbett region offers 6 main Safari Zones, 2 Heritage Zones and 1 Eco-Tourism Zone, each offering its own distinctive forest landscape and wildlife experience.
Many of these destinations offer both Jeep Safari and Night Stay facilities, allowing visitors to experience the wilderness not only during the day but also through an immersive stay in the forest environment.
Whether you are looking for wildlife photography, tiger sightings, birdwatching, nature exploration, a forest stay or a heritage experience, Corbett has something unique to offer.
Please follow our “Safari” section for detailed information on each zone, including safari options, entry gates, timings, night-stay facilities and other important details.
Safari Zones
Choose your zone and experience the wilderness of Jim Corbett National Park
Bijrani Zone
Bijrani is a popular wildlife destination in the Corbett Tiger Reserve, known for its Sal forests, open grasslands, water channels and rich wildlife. It is also recognized as a prime tiger habitat by the official Corbett Tiger Reserve. The Bijrani Safari Zone is accessed through Amdanda Gate, near Ramnagar. The safari season is 15 October to 30 June, subject to forest regulations and seasonal conditions. Sightings are not guaranteed, but visitors may spot:
Bengal Tiger • Asian Elephant • Chital • Sambar • Wild Boar • Sloth Bear • Leopard • Jackal • Various species of birds and reptiles
Dhela Zone
Dhela is one of the most attractive year-round safari destinations in the Corbett landscape. Located on the southern side of Corbett Tiger Reserve, Dhela combines dense forest, open patches and diverse vegetation to create an excellent habitat for a wide variety of wildlife. The official Corbett Tiger Reserve describes Dhela as an eco-tourism zone that has been open to visitors since December 2014 and remains open throughout the year, subject to forest and weather conditions.
Bijrani Zone
Garjiya is one of the important safari zones of Corbett Tiger Reserve, located close to Ramnagar and known for its combination of dense Sal forests, open grasslands and rich wildlife habitat. The official Corbett Tiger Reserve describes Garjiya as a highly preferred tourism zone and one of the park’s tiger-rich areas.
Garjiya does not appear on that current night-stay tariff list.
Jhirna Zone
Jhirna is one of Corbett’s most popular wildlife safari zones and one of the zones that offers safari opportunities throughout the year, subject to weather, road conditions and forest department regulations. It is situated in the southern part of Corbett Tiger Reserve and is known for its diverse landscape, rich wildlife and excellent birdlife..Jhirna is particularly attractive for visitors who want a Jeep Safari combined with the possibility of an overnight forest stay
Durga Devi Zone
Durgadevi is one of the most scenic and distinctive safari zones of Corbett Tiger Reserve. Located on the north-eastern side of the reserve, it is characterised by hilly terrain, dense forests and the meeting of the Ramganga and Mandal rivers. The zone is particularly attractive for visitors who want a more rugged and peaceful forest experience
Safari Zones
Explore Eco Tourism Safari Zones
Phato Eco-Tourism Zone
Phato is located in the Pawalgarh Conservation Reserve landscape, around the Maldhan/Mohan Nagar area, and is accessed through Phanto Gate and Hathidangar Gate. It is known for Jungle Safari, birdwatching and nature experiences.
The Phato Safari offers separate morning and evening slots, with timings varying between summer and winter. Safari is conducted through authorised vehicles, and a registered Nature Guide is compulsory.
Phato is also known for its forest accommodation, including tree-house and eco-stay options. The official Phanto Eco-Tourism website lists properties such as Tree Top Hideaway, Canopy Castle, Great Hornbill, Paradise Flycatcher and Ruddy Shelduck.
Sitavani – Heritage Safari
Sitabani is a popular nature and wildlife destination around Ramnagar, but it is not part of the Corbett Tiger Reserve (CTR). It is a forest area managed under separate forest and eco-tourism arrangements, and Uttarakhand Tourism includes Jeep Safari at Sitabani in its suggested Corbett experiences.
A typical Sitabani Safari involves travelling through the forest in an open/authorised Jeep, accompanied by a local guide or driver as per prevailing forest regulations.
Unlike official CTR zones, Sitabani’s safari booking, gate arrangements, timings and charges may vary. Visitors should confirm the latest details with the local forest or eco-tourism authority before planning their safari.
Safari Zones
Choose your zone and experience the wilderness of Jim Corbett National Park
Bijrani Zone
Bijrani is a popular wildlife destination in the Corbett Tiger Reserve, known for its Sal forests, open grasslands, water channels and rich wildlife. It is also recognized as a prime tiger habitat by the official Corbett Tiger Reserve. The Bijrani Safari Zone is accessed through Amdanda Gate, near Ramnagar. The safari season is 15 October to 30 June, subject to forest regulations and seasonal conditions. Sightings are not guaranteed, but visitors may spot:
Bengal Tiger • Asian Elephant • Chital • Sambar • Wild Boar • Sloth Bear • Leopard • Jackal • Various species of birds and reptiles
Dhela Zone
Dhela is one of the most attractive year-round safari destinations in the Corbett landscape. Located on the southern side of Corbett Tiger Reserve, Dhela combines dense forest, open patches and diverse vegetation to create an excellent habitat for a wide variety of wildlife. The official Corbett Tiger Reserve describes Dhela as an eco-tourism zone that has been open to visitors since December 2014 and remains open throughout the year, subject to forest and weather conditions.
Bijrani Zone
Garjiya is one of the important safari zones of Corbett Tiger Reserve, located close to Ramnagar and known for its combination of dense Sal forests, open grasslands and rich wildlife habitat. The official Corbett Tiger Reserve describes Garjiya as a highly preferred tourism zone and one of the park’s tiger-rich areas.
Garjiya does not appear on that current night-stay tariff list.
Jhirna Zone
Jhirna is one of Corbett’s most popular wildlife safari zones and one of the zones that offers safari opportunities throughout the year, subject to weather, road conditions and forest department regulations. It is situated in the southern part of Corbett Tiger Reserve and is known for its diverse landscape, rich wildlife and excellent birdlife..Jhirna is particularly attractive for visitors who want a Jeep Safari combined with the possibility of an overnight forest stay
Durga Devi Zone
Durgadevi is one of the most scenic and distinctive safari zones of Corbett Tiger Reserve. Located on the north-eastern side of the reserve, it is characterised by hilly terrain, dense forests and the meeting of the Ramganga and Mandal rivers. The zone is particularly attractive for visitors who want a more rugged and peaceful forest experience
Safari Zones
Explore Eco Tourism Safari Zones
Phato Eco-Tourism Zone
Phato is located in the Pawalgarh Conservation Reserve landscape, around the Maldhan/Mohan Nagar area, and is accessed through Phanto Gate and Hathidangar Gate. It is known for Jungle Safari, birdwatching and nature experiences.
The Phato Safari offers separate morning and evening slots, with timings varying between summer and winter. Safari is conducted through authorised vehicles, and a registered Nature Guide is compulsory.
Phato is also known for its forest accommodation, including tree-house and eco-stay options. The official Phanto Eco-Tourism website lists properties such as Tree Top Hideaway, Canopy Castle, Great Hornbill, Paradise Flycatcher and Ruddy Shelduck.
Sitavani – Heritage Safari
Sitabani is a popular nature and wildlife destination around Ramnagar, but it is not part of the Corbett Tiger Reserve (CTR). It is a forest area managed under separate forest and eco-tourism arrangements, and Uttarakhand Tourism includes Jeep Safari at Sitabani in its suggested Corbett experiences.
A typical Sitabani Safari involves travelling through the forest in an open/authorised Jeep, accompanied by a local guide or driver as per prevailing forest regulations.
Unlike official CTR zones, Sitabani’s safari booking, gate arrangements, timings and charges may vary. Visitors should confirm the latest details with the local forest or eco-tourism authority before planning their safari.