Month: March 2024

Different Safari Experiences At Jim Corbett National Park

jim corbett national park

You can try various types of safari at Jim Corbett. You can enjoy elephant, canter, and gypsy safari rides at Jim Corbett to explore a wide range of animals in their natural habitat. Let’s know about the safari rides of Jim Corbett in detail. 

Gypsy Safari at Jim Corbett

So, the most popular safari ride of Jim Corbett is the gypsy safari. People from all over the world come here just for this. These cool safaris are done in open gypsies and these gypsies are quieter and lower to the ground so you can get a super close view of the animals. Gypsy Safaris offers rides in seven zones of Jim Corbett – Bijrani, Garjia, Jhirna, Dhela, Durga Devi, Phato, and Sitabani. Out of these 7 zones, you can make an online booking of Jim Corbett gypsy safari for 5 zones. For Sitabani and Phato zones you have to go to the entry gates and make on-the-spot bookings. We’ve got a pro tip for you, if you want to enjoy the safari ride without waiting in long queues and according to your preference time then you should make an online booking 30 days before your arrival because the slots fill up fast. 

Canter Safari at Jim Corbett

This one is a budget-friendly option, so if you wanna explore Jim Corbett but have budget issues then this is the best option. Canter safaris are great for bigger groups because up to 16 people can ride in canter safaris. They are taller than the gypsy safaris so can get great views of the surroundings. You can spot animals from a farther distance which is not possible on gypsy safaris. Plus, during canter safaris, you can have tea, Maggie, omelet, bread, etc in the jungle because canter stops for 20 minutes at Dhikala Zone Safari Campus. These safari rides take place in only one zone – The Dhikala Zone of Jim Corbett. This is the biggest zone of  Jim Corbett and you can spot wild animals such as Royal Bengal Tigers, Asiatic Elephants, Hog Deers, Langurs, Leopards, Sambhar Deers, Crocodiles, Wil boars, and many more. Just make sure to book your canter safari spot 45 days before your trip from our Jim Corbett Safari Booking website.

Elephant Safari at Jim Corbett

Elephant Safari in Jim Corbett National Park is a joyful ride that is famous among kids. Adults can also go on this ride. Each elephant can carry a maximum number of four people, one of them will be a mahout (elephant driver). Just think that you will get a chance to explore the park riding on the back of an elephant. This offers great views that are better than gypsy and canter safaris because of the height. Riding on an elephant puts you at a height of approximately nine to ten feet above the ground so you can enjoy beautiful views of the surroundings. The elephant safaris lasts for about 1 hour. Elephant safaris can be booked online as well as offline at the entry gate of Jim Corbett National Park. These safaris are done in the landscape zone of the park.

A Journey from Jim Corbett to the Hills of Nainital

Nainital

If you have seen Jim Corbett thoroughly, seen all its animals, and enjoyed different types of Jim Corbett Safaris, and now you have to go to Nainital, here’s a guide to help you get there. 

Distance from Jim Corbett to Nainital

The journey from Jim Corbett to Nainital is around 70-80 kilometers and it takes about 2-3 hours to reach Nainital. First up,  If you’re staying near Jim Corbett then you have to go to Ramnagar. Ramnagar is going to be the starting point of your amazing journey. The easiest way to reach Jim Corbett is by taking public transport like a bus from Ramnagar to Kathgodam.  After reaching Kathgodam, you can easily reach Nainital by taking another bus. Through this route, you can easily reach Jim Corbett in 7 to 8 hours without stressing or worrying about the route or navigation. 

How to Reach Nainital From Jim Corbett

You can also go to Nainital by train. You must be thinking that there is no station in Nainital, no worries, here’s the information about the train route. First, you have to take a train from Ramnagar to Kathgodam then you can reach Nainital by taking a bus or taxi. This one is also an easy route and it will take around 6 hours to reach there, which is less time than the bus route. Train journeys are also very convenient and you will get to see beautiful views. 

Now, the third and last option is you can go on your wheels. You can go to Nainital from Jim Corbett National Park by taking the NH9 and then you have to follow Google Maps. There are 2 routes to reach Jim Corbett, The First is from Ramnagar and the second is Haldwani. The Ramnagar route will take you around 4 hours to reach the Nainital. Haldwani is a bit longer, but you will get great views. But remember one thing if you’re good at driving even in hills then only you should choose the option to go to Nainital on your wheels.