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Jim Corbett National Park is closed in September
The Dhikala core zone (best for tigers) closes July to mid-November. Bijrani and Jhirna peripheral zones stay open longer but have fewer sightings during monsoon. Verify zone status before booking.
Jim Corbett National Park
India's Oldest Tiger Reserve
2 daysIdeal stay₹1,500From / night4.4 ★34k reviewsNovember – JuneBest windowRamnagarNearest rail · 12 km
India's first national park (1936) and one of the best places in the country to see wild tigers, elephants, gharials, and 600+ bird species across 5 zones.
Know before you go
Worth knowing
Corbett Zones Partly Closed
Several Jim Corbett zones close mid-June to mid-November. Jhirna zone stays open year-round. Check zone-specific status before booking — Bijrani and Dhikala (best zones) close in monsoon.
What a day here looks like
The things most people actually do in Jim Corbett National Park, by time of day.
Morning
- Tiger jeep safari — Bijrani/Jhirna zone3h 30m · moderate
- Dhikala Core Zone overnight forest stay6h · moderate
- Corbett Falls jungle trek2h 30m · moderate
Afternoon
- Garjia Devi Temple river island1h 30m · easy
Evening
- Evening safari (Jhirna zone)3h · moderate
About 16h 30m of activity in total — the planner spreads this across your days and fits travel time around it.
Must-see highlights
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On the map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Ramnagar 12km · Pantnagar (PGH) 80km
Nearest transport
Ramnagar12 km
Pantnagar (PGH)80 km
Stay options
budget₹1,500/night
mid₹4,500/night
luxury₹14,000/night
In Sep, expect stays around 30% cheaper than the base rate.
Best time to visit
November – June (closed Jul–Sep)
How to get here
Delhi → Ramnagar
train · 5.5h
₹600
approx.
Delhi → Corbett
cab · 6h
₹5,500
approx.
Nearby attractions
Dhikala ZoneBijrani ZoneJhirna ZoneCorbett FallsGarjia Devi Temple
Jim Corbett National Park questions, answered
What is the best time to visit Jim Corbett National Park?
The best months are June, November, February. November – June (closed Jul–Sep) October scores lowest on weather and conditions.
How many days do you need in Jim Corbett National Park?
Most people spend 2 days in Jim Corbett National Park. There are around 5 main things to do, totalling roughly 17 hours of activity.
How do you get to Jim Corbett National Park?
The nearest railway station is Ramnagar (12 km) and the nearest airport is Pantnagar (PGH) (80 km). The cheapest common route is Delhi → Ramnagar by train, about ₹600 per person one way.
How much does a trip to Jim Corbett National Park cost?
Stays start around ₹1,500 per night, with food about ₹600 per person per day and entry at ₹1,500.
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