Located in the Ramnagar city of Uttarakhand, Jim Corbett is the oldest national park of India. One of the most notable features of this park is the population of Bengal tigers, here you can find more than 200 of them. Other than this leopards, elephants, sambhar, Hog deer, Chital, Langur, Rhesus Monkey and Bear etc. Here we will tell you How to reach Jim Corbett from Delhi and enjoy a superb weekend Gateway.
This Wildlife Park was named after famed and former hunter Jim Corbett and is the prime destination for wildlife as well as nature loving tourists from all over the world. It is spanned across an area of 520 sq. km and is divided into six separate zones, each boasting unique attractions.
Delhi to Jim Corbett Distance
As Delhi to Jim Corbett distance is 245 km, it is easily accessible through Railways and roadways routes. Being in a good proximity to the capital city, you can easily visit this park. Here are some of the best ways to reach Corbett national park-
How to Reach Jim Corbett from Delhi by Air
The nearest airport to Jim Corbett, The Pantnagar airport, is at a distance of 84 km. From Pantnagar Airport to Jim Corbett you can book a taxi on rent and the drive might be 1 to 2 hours. Another option can be Jolly Grant airport in Dehradun, which is 168 km away from Jim Corbett. There are no direct flights from cities like Mumbai, Bangalore or others to Pantnagar. A wise choice would be first to reach Delhi and then to Ramnagar by transports like bus, cab or train.
Delhi to Jim Corbett Train
Ramnagar is well connected with major cities like Ahmedabad, Delhi, Lucknow, Mumbai etc. The nearest railway station to Jim Corbett is Ramnagar which is only 12 km from the park. This is the Ranikhet express that you can find from New Delhi which departs at 8pm and arrives at Ramnagar by 5 am on a daily basis. Another option would be Kathgodam near Haldwani, which is at a distance of 58 km to Jim Corbett. The UTR Sampark kranti express and Kathgodam express are the trains that run daily from Old Delhi Railway station. From Kathgodam to Jim Corbett you can book a taxi which will take you around 1 and a half hour to reach.
Delhi to Jim Corbett Road Trip
There are several options to travel to Jim Corbett by road. You can travel with your own vehicle, or you can rent a car. Here are few routes that you can choose from Delhi to Jim Corbett which might take you around 5 to 6 hours to reach.
Route 1 – Via NH9
Delhi – Hapur bypass – Gajraula to Moradabad bypass – From Moradabad by pass, U turn towards Moradabad city – kashipur – Jim Corbett (Ramnagar).
Route 2 – Via NH24
Delhi – Ghaziabad – Hapur towards Amroha – Moradabad towards kashpur, merge onto NH121 – Kashipur – Ramnagar (towards Jim Corbett entry point).
Another option of travelling by Roads are Buses. From Delhi you can take a bus from Akshardham Metro station, Anand Vihar, ISBT Kashmiri gate, Morigate etc. From Delhi to Ramnagar by bus, the average duration is 6 hours, however it depends on traffic and route. You can choose the bus you want according to your preference and for better comfort you can also hire Tempo traveller from Delhi to Jim Corbett that are like luxury mini vans but with more comfort and facilities so that you have an untiring journey.
Things to do in Jim Corbett
At the Jim Corbett tour, you can try activities like Jeep safari and photography. This park has geological and biological importance in the Sub Himalayan region of the country. Nestled in foothills of majestic Himalayas, it is a perfect holiday destination as there are meadows, hills, marshlands, lakes and river belts all over the region.
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Jim Corbett Tour Plan
You must be thinking why a visit to the park would require a tour plan? Well, Jim Corbett Park is divided into six major tourism zones. These are the actual core or border sections where tourists can participate in a wildlife Safari and witness the behaviour of animals closely. To explore Jim Corbett closely we have prepared a Jim Corbett tour plan of 3 days and 2 nights.
Day 1 – After a beautiful road trip, you will reach Ramnagar. Here you can stay at hotels near to Jim Corbett and in Afternoon by 2:30 pm your adventurous journey will start. The first zone that will be covered is Bijrani Safari Zone, which is a hub for tourists because of its plenty of natural beauty and open grassland. The entry gate is only 1 km from Ramnagar city. After exploring the beauty you can start adventure by visiting Jhirna Safari zone, at a distance of 15 km from Ramnagar city that offers exclusive tiger and sloth bear sightings with a rich landscape in wildlife.
Here Jhirna zone also offers a night stay in its Forest rest house. So if you are a wildlife enthusiast and a photographer you should try it. The Next zone to explore is Dhela safari zone, the only open buffer area in reserve for tourists. This is a new ecosystem zone that is included in the tiger reserve zone. The timings for evening safari is from 2:30 to 6 pm so this is where your day one adventure ends.
Day 2 – Today you will be visiting the largest and most diversified jungle safari zone in Corbett, The Dhikala zone. From Ramnagar city the entry gate is at a distance of 18 km and this zone is famous for natural beauty and exotic fauna like various species of deer, elephants, tigers, and most famous Vast Chaurs. Moreover, a night stay here is highly recommended to experience hard-core wildlife.
The next zone is Durga Devi Zone that is located at the eastern boundary of Jim Corbett. This is heaven on earth for Bird watchers. Not only birds but you will also find various species of flora like sheesham, sisoo, dhak, chir pine, kanju, Jamun, Aamla etc. This is a diverse zone to explore so it might take around 2 to 3 hours. After exploring this you can head back to the hotel or explore the places near Jim Corbett as Nainital.
Day 3 – On the third day you will explore the last zone, Sitabani Buffer Zone. Although it does not fall under Corbett tiger reserve area, it still is home to animals like tiger, spotted deer, wild boar etc. It is just 4 km from Ramnagar and personal vehicles are also allowed. This is where your Jim Corbett tour ends. After this you can head back to Delhi or explore Ramnagar city for a while. We offer all inclusive Jim Corbett tour package from Delhi or NCR. You can book Tempo Traveller in Gurgaon for Jim Corbett Tour by road.
Conclusion
Jim Corbett National is one of the famous parks that have a high number of tigers among other Indian national Parks. And as it is located near Nainital it is the perfect place to visit in vacations. From October to February, the best time to visit Jim Corbett. With a perfect tour plan, take a trip to this beautiful wildlife park in Uttarakhand and experience a safari through the beauty of flora and fauna. Enjoy the vistas of Kumaon hills and witness river belts, large lakes and wildlife.
