This one is the biggest zone in Jim Corbett. You can stay at night in the Forest Rest Houses of this zone. There are 4 forest rest houses in this zone - Sultan, Gairal, Sarpduli, and Dhikala. You can stay at the Forest Guest House for a maximum of 3 nights and you have to get a permit from forest officials to stay here. Make Dhikala Night Stay Booking and enjoy staying here.
The Forest Rest Houses of this zone have solar panels for electricity, so don't expect much, and bring your batteries and power banks with you. Some Forest Rest House have food options and in some, you have to bring your raw food. You can get great views of the surroundings like the Ramganga riverbed and huge grassland from the watchtower.
This Jim Corbett Dhikala zone offers canter safari rides only but if you’re coming for a night stay then you can enjoy gypsy safari in Dhikala. You can spot lots of elephants, wild pigs, crocodiles, barking deer, and spotted deer in this zone during your safari ride. You can even spot a tiger chasing the deer.
The Bijrani Zone is a beautiful zone of Jim Corbett National Park. There are 2 forest rest houses in the Bijrani zone - Bijrani Forest Rest House and Malani Forest Rest House. You can stay at the Forest Guest House for a maximum of 3 nights. You have to get a permit to stay here. You can make a Bijrani Night Stay Booking from Nov 15 to June 14. On other days night stay is not allowed for tourists.
There are 7 accommodation options in Jim Corbett Bijrani Forest Rest House whereas there are 2 rooms in Jim Corbett Malani Forest Rest House. You can have some delicious meals in the onsite restaurant in Bijrani FRH but you have to come with your raw food in Malani FRH. This zone is great for birdwatching and you can get great views of animals like wild elephants, sloth bears, and other animals.
You can enjoy 2 types of safari rides in this zone. You can go on gypsy safari as well as elephant safaris. By taking gypsy safaris, you’ll get a closer view of animals. By taking an elephant safari, you can see the great views of the picturesque beauty of the surroundings of this zone.
Jim Corbett National Park is divided into different zones, each offering unique landscapes and wildlife experiences. Here's a detailed overview of each zone: