Barasingha countryKanha, Madhya Pradesh
Oct–Jun · Sal meadows and the world's only hard-ground barasingha
CorbettUttarakhand
India's oldest national park, elephant country
Open season
Jhirna & Dhela: year-round · Bijrani: mid-Oct–Jun · Dhikala: 15 Nov – 15 Jun
Safari zones
Dhikala, Bijrani, Jhirna, Dhela, Garjiya, Durga Devi
Season
Oct – Jun (Jhirna & Dhela year-round)
Getting there
Ramnagar rail (gateway town) · Pantnagar airport (80 km)
When to go
Currently in monsoon closure — reopens 15 October. Advance enquiries recommended for opening weeks.
Oct–Nov
Zones reopen one by one, Ramganga river running full.
Dec–Feb
Misty grasslands, 600+ bird species on the river, big elephant herds moving through Dhikala.
Mar–May
Grass burns short and animals crowd the Ramganga river.
Jun–Sep
Most zones closed; Jhirna and Dhela remain open.
Safari timings
What you'll see
Dense sal forest opening onto Dhikala's grasslands at dawn — elephants moving across the open, the Himalayan foothills rising behind.
Bengal tigerAsian elephantLeopardGharialOtter600+ bird species
Plan your Corbett safari
Tell us your dates and our safari team will plan your Corbett trip — we'll call within 24 hours.
