Discover the various zones of Jim Corbett National Park along with their entry gates, highlights, stay options and more.
📍 Entry Gate: Dhangarhi Gate
🐅 Famous For: Tiger sightings, elephants, grasslands
🌿 Landscape: Grasslands, riverine forest, Sal trees
🏕️ Stay: Dhikala FRH, Sarpduli FRH, Gairal FRH, Sultan FRH
📅 Open: 15 Nov – 15 June
⭐ Specialty: Highest chance for tiger & wildlife photography.
📍 Entry Gate: Amdanda Gate
🐅 Famous For: Dense forest, regular tiger sightings
🌿 Landscape: Sal forest with interspersed grasslands
🏕️ Stay: Bijrani FRH
📅 Open: 15 Oct – 30 June
⭐ Specialty: Good for first time safari & photography.
📍 Entry Gate: Dhela Gate
🐾 Famous For: Sloth bears, elephants, deer
🌿 Landscape: Dry deciduous forest, scrubland
🏕️ Stay: No night stay (Day Safari)
📅 Open: All year round
⭐ Specialty: Accessible through monsoon, good birding.
📍 Entry Gate: Dhela Gate
🐅 Famous For: Tigers, leopards, birds
🌿 Landscape: Mixed forest & grasslands
🏕️ Stay: Day Safari only
📅 Open: All year round
⭐ Specialty: Peaceful, less crowded, birding zone.
📍 Entry Gate: Amdanda Gate
🐅 Famous For: Wildlife sightings, scenic forest
🌿 Landscape: Dense forest with open patches
🏕️ Stay: Day Safari only
📅 Open: 15 Oct – 30 June
⭐ Specialty: Balanced wildlife + scenic views.
📍 Entry Gate: Durga Devi Gate
🐾 Famous For: Birding, river views, leopards
🌿 Landscape: Hilly terrain & riverine forest
🏕️ Stay: Lohachaur FRH, Rathuadhab FRH
📅 Open: 15 Nov – 15 June
⭐ Specialty: Scenic & ideal for nature lovers.
📍 Entry Gate: Mohan Nagar Gate
🐘 Famous For: Dense sal forests, elephants
🌿 Landscape: Thick sal forest & plains
🏕️ Stay: Day Safari only
📅 Open: All year round
⭐ Specialty: New zone, less crowded, photography friendly.
📍 Entry Gate: Pawalgarh / Sitabani Gate
🌸 Famous For: Temple, nature walks, birds
🌿 Landscape: Mixed forest, open patches
🏕️ Stay: Nearby resorts (not in core zone)
📅 Open: All year round
⭐ Specialty: Quiet, spiritual & natural experience.
📍 Entry Gate: Near Dhela / Phato
🌿 Famous For: Rich vegetation, wildlife
🌳 Landscape: Lush forest, riverine patches
🏕️ Stay: Day Safari only
📅 Open: All year round
⭐ Specialty: Newly developing, peaceful zone.
