Wildlife Safari in Jim Corbett National Park

Wildlife safaris in Corbett National Park take you deep into the forest, allowing you to observe wild animals closely in their natural habitat. They represent the best and only way to explore the park. Wildlife safaris in Corbett can be undertaken in different zones of the national park using authorized gypsies, elephants, and canters. Private vehicles are not permitted inside the park. Popular zones for wildlife safaris in Corbett National Park include Jhirna, Bijrani, Durga Devi, and Dhikala. However, it's essential to make entries at the respective gates before accessing these zones.

Located in the Nainital district of Uttarakhand, Jim Corbett National Park is India's first national park as well as the first one to implement Project Tiger in the country. Started as a means to conserve the depleting population of the Bengal tigers in 1973, the initiative has seen much progress with the efforts of the authorities. Jim Corbett has an estimated population of 260 tigers within it and is the highest among any tiger reserve in the country making it a popular choice among tourists who wish to see the big cat in its natural habitat.

Jim Corbett National Park offers an experience of a lifetime with its jungle safaris that one can undertake to view not only the Bengal tiger but also other wildlife of the park like leopards, elephants, sloth bear, Asiatic black bear, gharial, and the deer species of barking deer, sambar, and chital.

Types of Safari at Jim Corbett National Park

The jungle safari at the National Park happens twice a day and is a really popular tourist attraction of Uttarakhand. Booking for the safari is handled by the Jim Corbett Tiger Reserve's authorities, and is offered in two mediums, Jeep Safari and Canter Safari. The Jeep Safari can accommodate a maximum of 6 people whereas the Canter Safari can hold up to 16 people at a time.

• Corbett Wildlife Jeep Safari Timings - Morning from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM & Evening from 1:30 PM to 5:00 PM. (Note: Timings may vary with the seasons.)
• Popular Jeep Safari Zones - Bijrani / Garjiya / Jhirna / Dhela / Durgadevi / Phato / Sitabani
• Corbett Wildlife Canter Safari Timings - Morning 6:00 AM - 11.30 AM & Evening 12:00 PM - 5:30 PM
• Popular Canter Safari Zone - Dhikala Zone

Although the Jeep Safari is a bit more expensive than the Canter, it is the one recommended by the visitors who have experienced the wildlife of the park, since it allows for more movement and can travel to areas where the Canter cannot.