Jim Corbett National Park - Hotels and information all you need to know

Corbett Park Uttarakhand Hotels Online Booking:-

There are many hotels in Corbett. Corbett hotels are for every kind of traveler whether it be, a budget traveler or someone who wants luxury while stay in this beautiful National Park. Travelers come here to see nature up close. Hotels vary from economy hotels, 2 star, 3 star, 4 star to luxury 5 star hotels in Corbett. Several government guest houses are also available to stay for accommodation.  

Hotels offer free secured parking, transportation service, meeting room, banquet facilities, taxis for local sightseeing with outdoor activities like bonfires, jungle safaris, elephant ride, local cultural activities, nature walks along with adventure activities like rappelling and rock climbing. Swimming pool and multi cuisine restaurant are needed most after a tiring day in Corbett Park. 

Most of the rooms are designed to provide the feeling of living close to nature. Amenities like air conditioning, telephone, LCD TV, tea coffee maker, mini bar, direct dialing and in room menu are included in every room.

Some of the best hotels offer services like theater, spa center, swimming pool, shopping center, in hotel fun rides. Cottages are also available for staying in Jungle Style. 

About Corbett:-

Jim Corbett National Park is the earliest national park in India and was settled in 1936 as Hailey National Park to save the endangered Bengal tiger. It is located in Nainital district of Uttarakhand and was named after Sir Jim Corbett who played great role in establishment of park. Corbett is famous among nature lovers. Many people visit Corbett National Park every year.   

Corbett National Park 521 sq. km spread across. It landscape consist of hills, rivers, lake, grasslands, marshly depression. Most of the area is covered in dense deciduous forest. The elevation ranges from 1,300 ft – 4000 ft. Winter are cold, summers are hot and it rains from june to july.

Corbett National Park history is rich and it was renamed several time since it was first established. It is one of 13 protected areas by World Wide Fund For Nature.

Corbett National Park has species of Flora and Fauna. The main attraction among travelers is Bengal Tiger who come here to see it particularly. Leopards, barking deer, Himalayan black bears, Indian grey mongoose etc are some mammals found in park. Indian Elephants can be seen herds of several hundred. Indian python found in reserve can kill a deer. Local Crocodiles and Gharials were saved captive breeding program that subsequently released crocodile in Ramganga River. 

Several species of migratory birds also visit every year park like crested serpent eagle, blossom-headed parakeet, red junglefowl. Several species of reptiles, amphibians and fish are also found.

Park promotes ecotourism through its activities to stop hurting nature with excessive tourism inside park.

Attraction in Jim Corbett Park:-

Jeep Safari is the most convenient way to travel within park. It is open throughout the year but best time is from June to November. While in open jeep many species of wildlife animal can be seen. Vivid traveler often love jeep safari rides. It is recommended booking jeep safari before 1 month for Indian nationals and and 3 months before for foreign nationals.

Treks are allowed in the park in the company of a guide. Tourists are not allowed to walk in the Corbett Park without the company of guide. Winter nights are cold so tourist should make proper arrangement before going on trek inside park.

Kalagarh Dam is the best place for bird watching in park. It is located in the south west side of wildlife sanctuary. Lots of migratory waterfowl come visit here in winters.

Corbett Falls is a 20 m high fall situated at 25 km from Ramnagar and 4 km from Kaladhungi, on Ramnagar - Kaladhungi highway. The water is surrounded by serene beauty and thick green jungles. Lots of tourist from nearby areas visits it daily.

Garjiya Devi Temple is sacred to Garjiya Devi and lies close to Park. It is situated on the banks of river Kosi. 

Tourist Zones in Corbett Park:-

Dhikala Zone is the largest and most varied zone in Corbett. Dhikala zone is known for its ample natural beauty. It is the best sight to see exotic wildlife animals and birds inside National Park. The entry gate is 18 km away from Ramnagar. It is located in broad Patli Dun valley through which river Ramganga flows. There is a more than hundred year old, Old Forest Guest House. It is located 50 km inside jungle no phone coverage. Be fully prepared before going into Dhikala zone as only basic necessities are available inside. Don’t miss Jungle Safari and Elephant Safari when inside.

Bijrani Safari Zone is very popular zone because of its abundant wildlife and open grasslands. The entry gate is 01 km from Ramnagar city.  It has core, buffer and tourist zone. Core zone is not allowed to visit. You can take jeep and elephant safari inside this zone. It is best for travelers who want to spend a day in Corbett.

Jhirna Safari Zone is another famous tourist zone inside Corbett national park. It is open throughout the year for tourist. It is located 16 km away from Ramnagar city.  Jhirna Zone now dense forest was once a village which migrated under Project Tiger. Tourist can see Cheetal, Sambhar, Elephants, Tiger in their natural habit. Both jeep and Elephant safari is available inside zone and guide is recommended for any safari inside.

Dhela Safari Zone is a new eco tourism zone in Corbett National Park included in November 2014. It is attracting large number of tourist for its rich flora and fauna open throughout the year. It is located at an approximate distance of 13 km from Ramnagar.

Durga Devi Zone is located on the North East boundary of National Park. This zone is heaven for a bird watcher. Its entry gate is 36 km from Ramnagar. Elephants can be seen in Durga Devi Zone. Surrounded by river seeing fishes is also loved by visitors dense green forest provide opportunity for bird watchers. It is open from June to October and closed in monsoon. Jeep and elephant safari are available in here.

Jungle Safari in Jim Corbett Park:-

1-      Jeep Safari

2-      Elephant Safari

3-      Canter Safari

How to Reach:-     

      

By Bus:-

Delhi-Moradabad-Kashipur-Ramnagar (260 km)

Nainital-Kaladhungi-Ramnagar (62 km)

Lucknow-Bareilly-Kicha-Rudrapur-Kashipur-Ramnagar (436 km)

Dehradun-Haridwar-Najibabad-Nagina-Kashipur (215 km)

Best Rated Hotels in Jim Corbett Park:-

1-      The Solluna Resort

2-      Aahana the Corbett Wilderness

3-      Namah Resort by Riverside

4-      Patlidun Safari Lodge

5-      Brys Caves

6-      Treetop Riverview – A Sterling Resort

Government Hotels and Cottages in Jim Corbett Park:-

1-      Bijrani Forest Rest House

2-      Malani Forest Rest House

3-      Sultan Forest Rest House

4-      Gairal Forest House

5-      Sarapduli Forest House

6-      Khinnanauli Forest House

7-      Dhikala Forest House

8-      Jhirna Forest House

Best Rated hotel below 2000 in Corbett:-

1-      Corbett Gram Vikas Samiti

2-      Corbett Call Resort

3-      The Corbett Motel

4-      Corbett Deer View

5-      Taarini Corbett Camp

6-      Karans Motel

7-      Jungle View

8-      Tiger House Corbett

9-      Rainbow Inn Corbett

10-   Hotel Corbett Deers Home

Best Rated Hotel between 2000–4000 in Corbett:-

1-      Corbett Roop Resort

2-      Corbett County Resort

3-      Corbett Aroma Havens

4-      V Resorts - Corbett Jungle

5-      The Corbett View Resort

6-      Corbett Kingdom

7-      Jungle Treasure

8-      Treetop Riverview Sterling Holidays

9-      Corbett Adventure Resort

10-      Corbett Aroma Park

Best Rated Hotel between 4000–6000 in Corbett:-

1-      The Ranger Lodge

2-      The Solluna Resort

3-      The Golden Tusk

4-      Corbett Wild Iris Spa & Resorts

5-      Corbett Riverside Resort

6-      Corbett Mango Bloom Resort

7-      Corbett River Creek Resort and Spa

8-      Wild Exotica Country Club

9-      Corbett Tusker Trail

10-    Jaagar - The Spirit Of Corbett

Best Rated Hotel between 6000–8000 in Corbett:-

1-      Gajraj Trails Resort

2-      The River View Retreat

3-      Welcom Heritage Corbett Ramganga Resort

4-      Corbett Leela Vilas

5-      Hotel Brys Caves

6-      The Rangers Reserve

7-      Kanwhizz Hum Tum

8-      Corbett Height Resort

9-      The Homestead Resort

10-   Club Mahindra Corbett

Best Rated Hotel between 8000 and above in Corbett:-

1-      Namah

2-      Aahana the Corbett Wilderness

3-      Jims Leopard Camp

4-      Patlidun Safari Lodge

5-      Hideaway River Lodge

6-      Tuskars Resort Corbett

7-      Parfait The Roar Resort

8-      The Bungalows River's Edge

9-      Rattan Resort Dhikuli

Dhikala Forest Lodge:-

Dhikala forest Lodge is historic structure built by Britishers more than 100 years ago. This forest house is most popular among tourists. It is not a luxury guest house but staying amidst jungle is unforgettable.

Note:-

·         Availability should be confirmed before 3 months.

·         Id proof required

·         No phone connectivity is available

·         Only veg food is served

·         In house Jim Corbett Library

·         Carry basic medicines as only basic first aid is available

 How to Obtain entry permit to visit Jim Corbett National Park:-    

      

Entry permit can be booked in advance by visiting online http://corbettonline.uk.gov.in.

Once you get the permit then it cannot be cancelled.

Rated List:-

            Perperson(3 D/2 N)                             200 Indian          900 Foreigner

           +1 night                                                 100 Indian          450 Foreigner

           Camera Commercial                            500 Indian          1500 Foreigner

           Elephant Ride                                        300 Indian          1000 Foreigner