Jim Corbett National Park a fun place and many people come here to enjoy different kinds of safari rides. Safaris are thrilling rides that take place inside the wild area of the Jungle and it's an adventurous thing to enjoy. This park is in Uttarakhand and is a wild place to spot different flora and fauna. People can experience the sightings of animals such as tigers, elephants, deer, leopards, bears, and many bird species by choosing the safari rides.
Different safaris such as Jeep safari, Elephant safari, and Canter safari are allowed in Jim Corbett National Park. The forest department has allowed these 3 safaris to promote tourism in the park. By coming for a safari, people can enjoy watching animals up close, and along with that, they can learn about the importance of the conservation of these animals. Many people come to this area to learn and do research. It's a popular spot among wildlife enthusiasts and nature lovers because it's home to over 50 animal species and 488 plant species.
This park covers a huge area of 520.8 km2 and that area has been divided into several zones, each zone has unique animal sightings. People can enjoy jeep safari in every zone of the park except the Dhikala zone, Canter safaris can only be enjoyed in the Dhikala zone, and last but not least, elephant safari happens in the landscape area of this scenic park.
| 1. Jhirna Zone | 2. Dhela Zone |
| 3. Bijrani Zone | 4. Dhikala Zone |
| 5. Durgadevi Zone | 6. Sitabani Zone |
| 7. Sonanadi Zone | 8. Garjia Zone |
| 9. Phato Zone |
Passengers - Only jeep safari is allowed in this park, so a jeep safari happens in gypsies. Two types of jeeps are available to explore this park and they are divided into category A and category B. Category A jeeps are available for 4 passengers, 6 passengers, or 8 passengers. On the other hand, category B vehicle is only available for 6 passengers. In a jeep, a maximum of 6 adults can go with a child between 3-12 years. Travelers who come here can choose any of them according to your preference.
| Type of Safari | Morning Safari | Evening Safari |
|---|---|---|
| Jeep Safari | 06:00 am to 09:30 am | 03:00 pm to 06:00 pm |
| Elephant Safari | Starts at 06:00 am | Ends at 06:00 pm |
| Canter Safari | 06:00 am to 11:00 am | 11:15 am to 05:00 pm |
Note: These timings can change or vary according to different seasons. Elephant safari happens all day at different times and it starts from 6 am to 6 pm, it only takes place for an hour.
Booking - Safaris for this park can be booked online and many people book these safaris in advance to make sure they will be able to enjoy it. If you don't want future disappointments then it's advised that if you're an Indian then book your safaris 45 days in advance from your day of safari and in case you're a foreigner then book your safaris 60 days in advance.