About Jim Corbett

Uttarakhand

Jim CorbettJim Corbett
Bijrani ZoneBijrani Zone
Corbett FallsCorbett Falls
Dhela ZoneDhela Zone
Dhikala ZoneDhikala Zone
Durgadevi ZoneDurgadevi Zone
Garjia Devi TempleGarjia Devi Temple
Garjia ZoneGarjia Zone
Jhirna ZoneJhirna Zone
Jim Corbett National ParkJim Corbett National Park

Overview

Jim Corbett is the safari belt around Ramnagar in Uttarakhand's Nainital district, built around Jim Corbett National Park, India's oldest national park. Resorts and homestays spread along the Kosi river and the road towards Garjia and Dhikuli, and each safari zone has its own gate a short drive away. Most visitors come for jeep safaris in Bijrani, Jhirna or Dhela, or for the canter ride and forest lodge stays in Dhikala. Beyond safaris, the Garjia Devi temple on a rock in the Kosi, Corbett Falls and the Jim Corbett Museum at Kaladhungi fill a free afternoon. It is a popular weekend trip from Delhi.

Best Time to Visit Jim Corbett

Plan your trip around the right season

Nov-JunBest Window

Why visit

All safari zones are open, including Dhikala from 15 November. March to June gives the best chance of tigers and elephants near water.

Keep in mind

Weekends and holidays sell out Dhikala and Bijrani permits weeks ahead; May and June days are hot.

How to Reach Jim Corbett

Intercity connectivity and travel options

Ramnagar railway station has direct trains from Delhi. By road, Ramnagar is about 250 km from Delhi. Pantnagar is the nearest airport.

Getting Around Jim Corbett

Local transport and practical tips

Local transport

Only registered safari gypsies with forest guides may enter the zones. Taxis and autos run between Ramnagar and the resorts.

Best Areas to Stay in Jim Corbett

Pick the right neighbourhood for your trip

Dhikuli and Garjia road

Resort stays and families

Most resorts line the road along the Kosi river north of Ramnagar, close to the Garjia and Bijrani gates.

Ramnagar town

Budget stays and train travellers

Budget hotels near the railway station and bus stand, with easy access to the Amdanda and Dhela gates.

Dhikala forest lodge

Wildlife focused stays

Forest Department rooms inside the park, booked on the official portal. The only way to stay overnight deep in the core.