Corbett National Park, established in 1936 with the core area of 308 sq km, is one of the best wildlife resource in India and a worthy weekend getaway from New Delhi. The national park provides shelter to exotic flora and fauna. In the year 1974, the national park was the first Indian national park to inaugurate ‘Project Tiger’, a program initiated with the motive to save the royal predators ‘tiger’. The park was formerly known as ‘Hailey National Park’ and later in 1955 it was renamed as ‘Corbett National Park’ to commemorate the diligent efforts of Jim Corbett (popular author and wildlife conservationist).

The rich flora of the park expands to an area of 521 sq km, dominated by Sal forest. There also are about 488 species of flora recorded in the park. Additionally, the wildlife directory features 586 species of birds, 33 species of reptiles, 36 species of dragonflies, 7 species of amphibians and 50 species of mammals. To spot some of the amazing wildlife species in the park, there are three types of safaris, namely Jeep Safari, Elephant Safari, and Canter Safari, are available.

TIMINGS CORBETT NATIONAL PARK VISIT:

Jeep Safari Timings:       Morning 5:45 AM - 9:15AM     |    Evening 3:00 PM - 6:15 PM
Canter Safari Timings:    Morning 6:00 AM - 11:30 AM   |    Evening 12:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Advance Booking Procedure, For booking please provide us the following details (Mandatory):

• The full name, age, sex of each visitor as printed same on the identity cards to be provided along with the confirmatory amount
• Preferred travelling date & Safari timing (Morning/Afternoon)
• Specific ID card number of your ( Passport, Voter Id, Aaadhar No, Driving license No etc)
• Safari Entry fee paid in advance
• E-permits are non-refundable if permit is booked/confirmed
• Please carry the same ID card submitted during online booking
• Please intimate us 30days in advance (for Indian nationals)
• Foreign nationals can ask for booking 90 days in advance
• Passport details are mandatory for making reservation of foreigner tourists
• Safari permit is issued on first come first serve basis (subject to availability)

Jim Corbett Safari Important information

• Visitors are required to obtain entry permits that are being issued online (by producing above mentioned documents)
• It should be noted that the entry permit to the Corbett National Park is provisional and can be changed or cancelled without any prior intimation
• The order of Corbett Tiger Reserve Director will be final in this regard, we are governed by the rules made there under
• Entry permit belongs to you is not transferrable
• Official registered guides can only join your excursions, please do not try to change the guide or naturalist
• Entry to the National Park is strictly prohibited after sunset
• Day visit to Dhikala Tourism Zone is not permitted except for the tourists staying inside the forest lodges
• While doing jeep safari do not get down from the vehicle, it is not allowed
• Avoid carrying pets while you on a holiday tour as no pets can be taken inside the CTR
• All visitors to the Corbett Tiger Reserve are abide by the rules and regulations of wildlife protection act. So please co-operate.

NOTE: 

• Carry the valid ID Proof such as Driving Licence, PAN Card Number, Voter ID, Passport Number, Student ID, Passport etc. 
• The Traveler has to carry the same ID Proof as submitted in this form, while visiting Corbett National Park. 
• The Canter will be available at common point ( Corbett Receiption, Ramnagar OR Dhangari Gate, Corbett ). 
• Each Traveler has to join the Canter at their own. 
• Safari Charges are NON-REFUNDABLE.

Entry Formalities
As the entire periphery of the Jim Corbett National Park; falls under restricted and protected area, so official permission is required to visit the core area of the tiger territory. There are two kinds of official permits issued by the government for entering into any safari zone of the park. Day visit permit (for jeep/canter safari) and Permits for night stay inside the Government forest lodges The day visit permits are required by Indian nationals as well as foreigners for entering into any tourism zone in Corbett National Park. Accommodation inside the park is possible after obtaining night stay permit that are issued by issuing authorities of Government officials. Visitors can make booking for 01 night and maximum for 03 nights only.