Category: Jim Corbett News

The New Kota Tourist Zone in Jim Corbett National Park

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We have great news for wildlife lovers and nature enthusiasts. A new zone has been opened for tourists in Jim Corbett National Park. Previously there were 8 zones in this huge area- Dhikala Zone, Bijrani Zone, Jhirna Zone, Garjia Zone, Sitabani Zone, Phato Zone, Dhela Zone, and Durga Devi Zone. Now, a new zone has been opened for tourists named  Kota Tourist Zone. This park was established back in 1936 and since then it has had a huge population of wild animals along with flora species. Every year, many people visit this park to see the wild animals and their behaviors in their natural habitat. This park is a go-to spot for wildlife enthusiasts and because of a huge number of tourists, this new zone has been made in the park. Let’s know the full details about the newly opened zone of this park. 

The Kota Tourist Zone 

Name: The new zone of Jim Corbett National Park is named Kota Tourist Zone because it is situated in the Kota Range of the Forest Division. This new zone has been inaugurated within the Ramnagar Forest Division in Jim Corbett Park. 

Location: This zone is right next to Sitabani Zone and the gate to enter the Kota Tourist Zone is Bhandarpani Gate. It covers a large area of 26 km and it is made to enhance the wildlife viewing experience. 

Popularity: The Kota Zone was officially inaugurated on March 22, but because the model code of conduct was in force it was a low-key affair. Despite being a subdued event, it has gained popularity among tourists in a short period. Till now, more than 6000 tourists have already visited this zone and they enjoyed coming here a lot, said the Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) Diganth Nayak. He further added that a lot of work still remains to be done in this zone.

Feature: The prime feature of this zone is its animal sightings. Because of the water body, many animals have been spotted in this zone. This zone offers enhanced habitat for majestic tigers, elusive leopards, and elephants with its man-made water bodies. 

Attraction: One thing that makes this zone different is that it has artificially created water bodies that animals are extensively using. These water bodies are indicating a positive impact on the local wildlife and their natural behaviors within this newly developed area. 

Rules: Being a part of the Corbett landscape renowned for its majestic tigers, elusive leopards, and elephants, this area also has the same rules and safety measures that are made for other zones of the park.

Conclusion

There were already many zones in Jim Corbett but this zone was made to ease the pressure of tourists on Jim Corbett National Park. If you’re someone who loves to observe wild animals in their natural habitat then you should definitely try a jeep safari in this zone of the park. Jeep safaris will take you 26 km deep inside the jungle and there you can spot a lot of wild animals roaming freely in their natural habitat. Book your Jim Corbett Safari to enjoy a thrilling ride in this wild park.  

46 Gypsies Banned in Jim Corbett National Park

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Some jeep safari drivers violated the prescribed rules and regulations of Jungle Safaris in Jim Corbett National Park. In turn, the forest officials have banned 46 gypsies for 7 to 15 days. The administration has made certain rules so that animals would not be disturbed, but if drivers do not follow the rules, they have to take action against them. 

Many people visit Jim Corbett National Park every year to enjoy a safari. By going on safari they get the precious chance to see the wild animals and their behaviors in their homes. But because of safaris, many animals get disturbed and they do not behave naturally. In turn, the guests don’t get to see the original behaviors of animals in their habitat. Now, the forest officials have banned 46 gypsies for 15 days on Wednesday.  

The State Department officials said that some of the gypsy drivers had not followed the rules for the past 2 months. Some of them did not follow the prescribed rules and tried to enter the prohibited area of the forest. While some of them were not following the prescribed speed of the vehicle. Because of this, the animals were getting disturbed and then the officials banned those gypsies from entering the park for 15 days. 

The warden of Jim Corbett Tiger Reserve Amit Gwasakoti said that there were complaints about some vehicles that were not following the rules. To prevent the violation of prescribed rules, GPS systems were installed in 350 jeeps that offer the safari to various tourists. Out of them, 46 jeeps had violated the rules and regulations in the past two months. The vehicles were found to be over-speeding and they have been banned for 7 to 15 days. He added, “We would cancel the license if they were found to be speeding again”. The speed limit of a vehicle inside the park is 20 km per hour. 

Gypsies Were Causing Threats 

As per the forest officials, they were getting complaints about some gypsies that the drivers were not following the rules and regulations. Many complaints were given to them saying that the drivers did not follow the safari speed limits and also tried to enter the prohibited area to show some particular species. According to wildlife experts, some things badly affect wildlife such as overcrowding and extreme honking of vehicles, off-road driving, etc. They said that the natural behavior of animals gets disturbed because of these things and the habitat can be damaged. To prevent the damage, officials used GPS to monitor these things and banned 46 gypsies who did not follow the rules. 

Conclusion

Jim Corbett National Park is a nice place to spend a good time with family and friends. If you want to enjoy a short trip at this location with nice food and stay then check out these Jim Corbett Tour Packages that offer memorable trips at this wild place. Our jeep drivers are ethical and they follow all the rules and regulations so you don’t need to worry about anything as you will get the chance to spot the wild animals’ natural behavior in their habitat.

Elephant Attacked a Jeep Safari in Jim Corbett National Park

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Recently a terrifying video from Jim Corbett National Park is surfacing over the internet. In that video, an elephant can be seen attacking a jeep safari in Jim Corbett National Park. 

Many people every year visit Jim Corbett National Park to enjoy a jeep safari ride. There are certain rules and regulations that they need to follow for a smooth safari ride. Anyone who doesn’t follow those rules has to pay a price. To prove this, a video has surfaced online of Jim Corbett Park. 

In the video, an elephant can be seen attacking the jeep safari which is there for a ride. He can be seen attacking the safari on purpose because he first attacked the safari from one side and then went towards the other side and attacked it again. It was a big elephant and he partially lifted the safari into the air. The people had to get down and flee to save their lives. 

This video was shared by an Earth foundation on X and with the video they wrote: “ Video said to be from Corbet, not confirmed, but def some TR, there r guidelines by @ntca_india on maintaining distance with any animal. Then why such incident? @rameshpandeyifs @moefcc @Ajaydubey9”. 

Many people have seen this video and reposted it out of concern. People are questioning the authorities now and asking them that if there are rules that one cannot go near animals, then why did the driver take the jeep so close to the elephant? They are concerned about the wildlife of the park and it shows that they are true wildlife enthusiasts. 

Many people can be seen in the video enjoying their rides from a distance. They are indulging in making the video of attacking but at least they are following the rules. People who were at a safe distance from animals during the safari enjoyed it a lot. If you also want to experience the thrill of going inside the jungle and see animals in their natural habitat then you should definitely try Jim Corbett Safari. Just take care of one thing that you follow the rules and regulations or do’s and don’ts of the park. 

Viral Video: Tiger’s impressive hunting skills in Jim Corbett National Park

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A recent viral video of Tiger from Jim Corbett National Park has sparked discussion online, the viewers commenting on the tiger’s impressive hunting skills and the delicate balance of nature.  

Recently IAS officer Sanjay Kumar shared a video in which a tiger can be seen using its powerful sense of smell to locate a fawn hidden in tall grass. This video showcases a tiger’s successful hunt and it has gone viral on social media. This clip is filmed from a resort in Uttarakhand’s Jim Corbett National Park. The clip that has gone viral is short and it captures the dramatic moment when the tiger pounces and carries the fawn away.

The IAS officer has shared the video and highlighted the constant struggle for survival in the wild. With the video, he wrote a caption “Hide-and-seek in the wild is a daily affair. The prey tries its best to evade predators, and the latter at the top of the food chain maintains balance in the ecosystem. Here, a tiger smells out of a few-day-old fawn hiding in grasses in Dhikala, Corbett Tiger Reserve,”

The video has sparked discussion online, some people pointed out the crucial role of smell in a tiger’s hunt, while some of them marveled at the predator’s efficiency. A user has commented that “The interplay between predators and prey highlights the intricate and complex relationships that exist in nature”. Another wrote, “Glorious clip. This gorgeous tiger makes it look so easy. No wonder cats, big and small, are the most successful land predators.”

A safari ride in Jim Corbett will let you get a thrilling chance of watching these kinds of encounters live. If you’re eager to see these kinds of powerful hunts in Jim Corbett National Park then book your Jim Corbett Safari now.