Nainital & Jim Corbett
- Hotel
- Daily Breakfast
- Transfers
Uttarakhand · National park
About this trip
India's oldest national park, established in 1936, and the birthplace of Project Tiger. It is divided into zones — Dhikala, Bijrani, Jhirna, Dhela, Durga Devi — and which one you get materially affects the experience, because they are allocated rather than chosen and permits are released on the park's own calendar. Dhikala is the prized zone and requires an overnight stay inside the park at forest rest houses that book out months ahead. Two safaris across two days give a far better chance than one. As with any tiger park, nobody can promise a sighting, and the operator who does is the one to avoid. Across two nights Jim Corbett opens up beyond a flying visit: a relaxed arrival, a full day for the main sights and a second morning to linger over whatever caught your eye, rather than ticking everything off in a rush. The day-by-day below is a flexible framework — priced on enquiry and confirmed with you at quotation for your exact dates, pace and party.
What this package includes
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What you see & do
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Day by day
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Arrive in Jim Corbett and settle in. The order of sights below is a flexible framework — your consultant confirms the exact day-by-day, timings and hotels for your dates and pace at the quotation stage.
Dhikala zone: The prized zone. Forest rest house stay required, booked months ahead.
Bijrani zone: Good grassland and sighting record. The usual day-safari choice.
Overnight: Jim Corbett
Corbett Museum, Kaladhungi: Jim Corbett's own house. Small, and worth an hour between safaris.
Kosi River birding: Outside the park, no permit needed. Excellent for birds at dawn.
Overnight: Jim Corbett
Private transfer for your onward journey (nearest airport: Pantnagar (PGH), 80 km). We plan the final morning around your real departure time.
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Cancellation
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Where you stay
| City | Nights | 3★ | 4★ | Heritage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Corbett | 2 | ✓ named at quotation | ✓ named at quotation | — |
We confirm the specific property in each tier against your travel dates and budget at quotation — we never claim a named hotel is included unless your package explicitly specifies it.
Meals
| Day | Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 · Arrive Jim Corbett | — | Optional | Optional |
| Day 2 · Jim Corbett — sightseeing | ✓ | Optional | Optional |
| Day 3 · Departure | ✓ | Optional | Optional |
✓ Included · Optional add-on · — not included. Meal plan (CP / MAP / AP) is configurable per booking.
Route & drive times
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Drive distances and times are realistic approximations from this tour's own plan — confirmed at quotation and traffic-dependent, never hidden.
Things to do
Day 1 · Arrive Jim Corbett
Day 2 · Jim Corbett — sightseeing
Day 3 · Departure
Experiences follow the itinerary; optional add-ons can be arranged on request.
Questions
Dhikala if you can get it and are willing to stay inside the park; Bijrani otherwise. Zones are allocated by the park rather than chosen, and permits open on a fixed calendar — book early.
Possibly. Corbett has a healthy population but dense forest, and sightings are not routine. Two safaris improve the odds meaningfully; anyone guaranteeing one is not being straight with you.
It is a flexible framework built around Jim Corbett's key sights. The exact day-by-day plan, specific hotels and final inclusions are tailored to your dates, pace and party at the quotation stage — add nights, nearby destinations or activities as you wish.
On enquiry. We price your exact party, dates, hotel category and inclusions rather than publish an average that changes the moment you ask. A consultant replies within one working day; no payment is required for a quote.
Jim Corbett is served by Pantnagar (PGH), 80 km (rail: Ramnagar, 12 km). All local transfers and sightseeing are by private air-conditioned car; flights or trains can be added to your quote.
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