India's oldest national park and the birthplace of Project Tiger sits just 160 km from Bareilly. Here's your complete guide to planning a cab trip to Jim Corbett.
Jim Corbett National Park — spread across 1,300 sq km of dense Sal forests, grasslands, and river valleys in Uttarakhand — is one of the finest wildlife experiences in Asia. Tigers, elephants, leopards, over 650 bird species. And it's surprisingly close to Bareilly.
Distance from Bareilly
Bareilly → Ramnagar (Corbett gateway): approximately 155 km, 3.5 hours by cab. A very comfortable day trip or overnight getaway.
Zones in Corbett
Dhikala Zone: The best zone for wildlife sightings. Dense forest, grasslands, and the Ramganga reservoir. Only accessible for overnight stays — book in advance.
Bijrani Zone: Popular day-visit zone. Good tiger sightings. Booking fills up fast in season.
Jhirna Zone: Open all year (including monsoon). Good for leopard and elephant sightings.
Durgadevi Zone: Less crowded. Great for birding and leopard spotting.
Safari Timings
Morning safaris: 6:00–9:30 AM. Evening safaris: 2:30–6:00 PM. Jeep safaris must be booked online through the Corbett official portal. Canter (shared bus) safaris for Dhikala only.
Best Time to Visit
November to June. Park is partially closed during monsoon (July–October). Peak season is February–April when animals come to water sources and sightings are frequent.