The safari for Jhirna zone is organized throughout the year. The entrance gate of the Jhirna zone is Dhela Gate, which is around 15 km from the Ramnagar, the nearest town which has the railway station and bus stand. Approximate duration of the safari is 3 hours.
Quick Facts:
- Reporting place & Entry gate: Dhela
- Distance from Ramnagar: 15 km
- Open and Closed Period: Open throughout the year (subject to road and weather condition)
- Safari Offered: Jeep Safari
- Maximum Number of Safari Jeep: 30 Jeeps per Shift (2 Shift in a day; morning & evening)
- Member allowed per jeep: Maximum 6 adults and 2 children (up to 12 years)
- Forest Rest House: Jhirna FRH
- Exploration Time: approximately 03 hours
Package Rate & Inclusions:
- For Indians: Total package amount is INR 5,200/- per jeep per time
- INR 2,400/- to be paid at the time of booking
- INR 2,800/- to be paid at the time of boarding
- For Foreigners: Total package amount is INR 12,000/- per jeep per time
- INR 9,400/- to be paid at the time of booking
- INR 2,800/- to be paid at the time of boarding
- Permit issued by Forest department to enter in to the zone
- Payment processing charges & GST
Note: Camera fees are not included in the package. (There is no charge for Mobile Phones.)
Cancellation / Amendment Policy:
- After booking, there shall be no cancellation refund for any booking under any circumstances and no request shall be entertained for refund.
- For amendment, INR 1500/- will be the charge per jeep (subject to availability).
Jhirna Zone is one of the popular zones among the six ecotourism zones in the Corbett National Park. The Corbett National Park is divided into many tourism zone among which Jhirna zone is added much later in 1994. In order to extend the Tiger reserve zone, the farming lands of the Jhirna village and other two villages were included in the reserve territory and the villages were relocated at some other place nearby. And then, the land was redeveloped and turned into an exotic lush forest. Due to being operational throughout the year for the wildlife safari in contrary of other zones which are closed during the monsoon season (except the Dhela zone), the Jhirna zone witnesses much footfalls all-round the year.
Situated at the southern edge of the Corbett Reserve Park, the Jhirna tourism zone offers some exclusive tiger and sloth bear sighting along with the spectacular view of the landscape which is pretty rich in wildlife. The topography of the Jhirna zone primarily is a dry deciduous type and consists of a large Grassland (Chaur) known as the Laldhang Chaur. This big Chaur is the favorite place for the herbivores of the zone like deer, chitals, nilgai and elephants. Numerous water streams in this zone nourish the wildlife of this zone and adding the natural ambiance of the zone. Also, the zone is considered an excellent spot for bird watching.