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.