Jim Corbett National Park offers many memorable experiences; among those here are the five offbeat Experiences that you can look forward to.
Types of Safari:
Elephant Safari
One of the most exciting and fun activities of Jim Corbett includes riding on the back of an elephant. With Elephant safari you can explore some of the core areas of the park which are otherwise inaccessible by jeeps or canters. It takes you close to the wilds with a promise of an eco-tour.
Zone: Bijrani and Dhikala zone
Timings: 3 pm to 5 pm and 6 am to 8 am
Canter Safari
Canter is an 18-seater open roof vehicle that operates twice in a day only by forest officials with utmost safety. The exciting safari takes you to the popular wildlife sighting spots that lasts up to 5 hours. Canter Safari is the most ideal way to explore the wildlife of the park if you are visiting in a large group.
Zone: Dhikala zone
Timings: 6:30 am to 4:30 pm (Winters)
5:30 am to 6:00 pm (Summers)
Jeep Safari
Among all the three Safari options available in Jim Corbett, Jeep Safari is by far the most popular one. As jeeps are considerably smaller than canters, it takes you to some of the core areas and lets you spot the mighty tigers roaming in the open. The thrill and adventure is incomparable to any other activities available.
Zone: Bijrani, Jhirna, Durga Devi and Dhikala
Timings: 7 am to 10 am and 2 pm to 5 pm (Winters)
6 am to 9 am and 3 pm to 6 pm (Summers)
Luxury Stay amidst Nature:
Jim Corbett offers the best of hospitality and ambience with its luxury villas and resorts that one can dream of amidst nature. The resorts are well equipped with all the ambience such as spa, swimming pool, outdoor activities and games. You can also book an entire villa for yourself to have the vacation in privacy and comfort. Jim Corbett with its luxury resorts make the dream of camping in the wilds of National Park come true. You can experience staying in a tent under the open sky far from city life. Luxury camps with air-conditioned tents are also available for an enriching experience.
Picnic Near Corbett Falls:
Corbett falls is a picturesque waterfall where one can enjoy a picnic with their friends and family. The fall that navigates through the rocky mountain terrain among the greenery of the Jim Corbett National Park. You can just enjoy a relaxing day this fall listening to the sound of water falling from the height.
Explore Dhikala Range:
The Dhikala range houses the largest grassland compared to other zones present in the park, which attracts many tourists. It is popular because of its landscape beauty and the wildlife sightings. Canter Safari is only done in the Dhikala zone as this is the only range where you can spot many wildlife in authenticity.
Take part in Various Adventure Activities:
Fishing and Angling
River Ramganga and Kosi that flows in and out of Corbett National Park provides ample opportunities for those who love fishing and angling. Among many species you can easily find Silver, Black Mahseer and Goonch to offer a recreational adventure and activity of fishing and angling. If you are fan of these types of activities then head to Jim Corbett in the months of March till June when you can find several fishes. However, these activities are not permitted inside the park area, so you can enjoy it around the area of the park.
Bridge Slithering
Bridge Slithering is one of the offbeat experiences that Jim Corbett offers where you have to slide from the Jhula bridge and into the Kosi river. This is one of the enthralling activities where you can feel your adrenaline pumping through your veins as you make your descent. You will make your way with the help of a rope which is secured by a harness. The support staff awaits you in the river below the bridge for safety methods.
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River rafting
Jim Corbett is one of the finest spots to try out river rafting with its geological topography of Garhwal Himalayas offering great rocky terrain surrounded with convergence of rivers and interesting ravines. The rafting route goes around the temple towns making it a fascinating journey which can be done in the monsoon season. With the utmost safety and adventure filled routes, river rafting in the park will sweep you off your feet (figuratively).
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