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Jim Corbett National Park in India is well-known for its diverse wildlife and natural beauty. While there is no specific "Safari Zone" concept like in some other wildlife reserves, there are different zones within the park where visitors can go on safaris to explore the wilderness.
Jhirna zone is around 18 km from Ramnagar city. Your boarding place for Jhirna Zone Safari is at Ramnagar or you can be picked up from the gate. The name of the entry gate of Jhirna zone is Dhela. Your permit is checked as soon as you enter the Jhirna zone because entry without a permit is not allowed. Jhirna is one of the most beautiful zones of Jim Corbett National Park and is open throughout the year if the road and weather conditions are fine. There is good grassland in Jhirna, which is a favorite of elephants, although this grassland reduces a little in summer.
The Himalayan Griffon Vulture can also be seen in Jhirna. It is a large vulture that only eats dead animals and can often be seen sitting on the rocks sunbathing. If you find a good driver and a good guide for the safari, they can show you many other different wildlife apart from the tiger.
Dhela zone is around 18 km away from Ramnagar City. The name of the entry gate of the Dhela zone is Dhela. To go on a safari to the Dhela zone, you have to do a permit check at the safari gate and an ID proof check before you get entry into the Dhela zone. As soon as you start the safari in Dhela Zone, langurs, monkeys, and birds start appearing from the gate itself. Elephant herds and different wildlife can be seen in this zone.
There are many water points in Dhela where tigers often come and sit, hence there are more chances of tiger sightings at such places. The most common animal you will see is deer, and when leopards and tigers come to hunt deer, the chances of seeing the tiger increase.
Bijrani Zone is just 2 km away from Ramnagar City. To do a safari in Bijrani Zone, entry is from Amtanda Gate, which is on Dhikuli Road. Bijrani Zone is considered a very famous zone for tiger sightings. The forest here is very dense, and along with day visit jeep safari, night stay facilities are also available. When you go on safari in Bijrani Zone, you will feel that there is silence all around, with only the sounds of wildlife.
Wildlife also indicates to us by making sounds that there is tiger movement nearby. Tiger and elephant can be seen easily if you have patience. The territory of a tiger is about 8 to 10 acres, and they mark their area on trees with their nails or urine.
Garjiya Zone is at a distance of 4 km from Ramnagar, and the entry of Garjiya Zone is from Garjiya Gate. This zone is connected to Bijrani Zone, which increases the chances of seeing wildlife. Apart from tigers, other interesting wildlife can also be seen in the Garjiya Zone. Currently, only day-visit safari facilities are available in the Garjiya Zone.
Tigers, birds, and herds of elephants can be seen in the Garjiya zone. It is important to remain calm in your jeep to avoid disturbing the wildlife.
The Phanto Zone was opened to accommodate the increasing number of tourists. This zone is 20 minutes away from Ramnagar, and the entry gate is Phanto Gate. 40 jeeps go to Phanto Zone in a day. This zone is located behind Jhirna zone and was opened in January 2021 for jeep safaris. Along with jeep safaris, there are also night stay facilities and canteen services available.
Phanto Zone has many water ponds where tigers sit for hours, making it easier to see them. Langurs, monkeys, and deer are also easily seen in this zone.
Sitabani Zone is just 2 km away from Ramnagar and has two entry gates: Tedha Gate and Pawalgarh Gate. To book a jeep safari in Sitabani Zone, you must do so online in advance. There are two slots for jeep safaris, morning and afternoon, with only 100 jeeps allowed per day. This zone is famous for bird-watching and has a waterfall that is not found in any other zone.
Photographers particularly enjoy this zone due to the diverse wildlife. Only registered jeeps are allowed, and there are good grasslands reminiscent of the Dhikala Zone. Currently, forest rest houses have been built for night stays for tourists.
Dhikala Zone is located 16 km from Ramnagar, with entry through Dhangadhi Gate. This zone is larger than all the other zones and features Crocodile Point, which is unique to Dhikala. Booking a night stay here is essential for a successful tiger sighting, as the area is rich in grasslands and rivers where tigers can be easily spotted.
Common wildlife such as barking deer, sambar, and monkeys can be seen, providing ample food for tigers. To do a jeep safari in Dhikala, booking a night stay is mandatory, and there are five forest rest houses available for tourists to stay overnight.
