About Durga Devi
Durga Devi Zone is the hill safari zone filled with wildlife beauty and adventure
within the Corbett Tiger Reserve. Located at the North-Eastern side of the reserve,
this area is cris crossed by Ramganga and Mandal rivers at several places. This
zone is particularly famous for sighting wild elephants and Otters at Domunda Bridge.
Famous Mahsheer fish can also be seen in the river water of Durga Devi zone. Lush
green forest in this range provides ample opportunity for bird watching as well.
Tourist can stay for night in Lohachaur Forest Rest House of this zone. Visitors
can take Jeep safari to enjoy wildlife in the zone. Booking for the zone can be
done using the official website. Durga Devi Zone is open for visitors from 15 October
to 15 June and remains closed during monsoon season.
Jeep Safari in Durgadevi Zone
Entry gate to Durgadevi zone is at a distance of 30 kms from Ramnagar city. This
ecotourism zone is located on a hilly slope and has several rivers and rivulets
crossing the area. This zone is famous for Mahasheer fishes and birds watching.
How to Reach Durga Devi ?
Adventurous wildlife safari to Durga Devi Zone can undertaken using registered vehicles
from Durga Devi Gate (28 kms from Ramnagar).
Durga Devi is well connected by road and visitors can book a Safari using the online
booking procedure via our official website.
By Road
Delhi-Ramnagar – 270 Kms
Distance from Other Places
Lucknow 410 Kms via Sitapur Road and NH30 & Drive to NH309 in Ramnagar
Dehradun – 230 Kms via Haridwar Road and MDR26W
Haridwar-170 Kms via NH309
Bareilly-165 Kms via NH309 to Chandpur-Kashipur Road in Kashipur
Haldwani(Katgodam)-65 Km via UT SH41
Nainital-65 Km Via UT SH41
By Train
Nearest Railway Station-Ramnagar
By Air
Nearest Airport from Ramnagar is Pantnagar
(Connected by Road Distance - 70 Kms)
The Durga Devi Safari zone of Corbett Tiger Reserve remains open for tourists from
15th October to 15th June.
Sheesam, Dhak, Sisoo, and Khair are the most visible trees found in Corbett. A lot
of other varieties are found around the park which contributes to the diversity
of species. The only conifer found in the park is Chir Pine, and is seen on ridge
tops like Chir Choti and declines in Gajar Sot. The higher reaches near Kanda shelters
Banj Oak growing, which is a typical Himalayan species. Kanju (Holoptelia Integrifolia),
Jamun (Syzygium Cumini) and Aamla (Emblica Officinalis) are seen growing in major
areas. Other main types of trees in Corbett Park
Corbett National Park is home for many wonderful as well as endangered species of
animals. The natural bounty and vast landscapes provide perfect habitat for wildlife
here.
Royal Bengal Tiger, Asian Elephant, Spotted Deer, Barking Deer, Chital, Sambar Deer,
Wild Boar, Black Faced Monkey, Rheus Monkey, Wild Pig and Jackal etc.
Peacock, Jungle Foul, White Bush Chat, Oriental Pied, Emerald Dove, Red Wattle Lapwing,
the Asian Paradise Flycatcher, Rested Kingfisher, Indian Shirks, Indian Alpine Swift,
Woodpecker, laughing Thrush, Vulture, Parakeet, kales Pheasant, Oriole, Common Grey
Hornbill, Duck, Stork, Cormorant, Parrot, Indian Roller, Teal, Seagull etc.
Jeep Safari in Durgadevi Zone
Entry gate to Durgadevi zone is at a distance of 30 kms from Ramnagar city. This
ecotourism zone is located on a hilly slope and has several rivers and rivulets
crossing the area. This zone is famous for Mahasheer fishes and birds watching.
Durga Devi Zone - Winter Safari Timings
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Entry
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Exit
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Morning Safari - 07:00 am
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Morning Safari - 10:00 am
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Evening Safari - 02:00 pm
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Evening Safari - 05:30 pm
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Durga Devi Zone - Summer Safari Timings
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Entry
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Exit
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Morning Safari - 06:00 am
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Morning Safari - 09:30 am
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Evening Safari - 03:00 pm
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Evening Safari - 06:30 pm
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Durga Devi Gate
Ramnagar is a small town and municipal board in the Nainital District of Uttarakhand,
India. Ramnagar is located approximately 65 Kms (40 miles) from Nainital, the headquarters
of the district. Ramnagar is the Gateway to the Corbett Tiger Reserve, the oldest
National park.
Domunda Village
Corbett Tiger Reserve is one of the richest bird regions of India. Nearly 600 species
of birds also make Corbett a special place. Sightings of birds species like the
Collared falconet, Great Hornbill, Lesser Racket-tailed Drongo and white-tailed
Rubythroat are avid birdwatcher's delight.
Lohar Chaur FRH
Bijrani Forest Rest House has strategic location at the Jim Corbett National Park's
core zone. The Forest Rest House is open for tourists and wild life lovers from
15 October to 15th June of every year. The entry gate to Bijrani zone is Aamdanda
gate.
Flora & Fauna
Trees like the Sheesam (Dalbergia sissoo), the Kanju (Holoptelea integrifolia),
the ber (Zizyphus mauritians), dhak (Butea monosperma), and bael (Aegle Marmelos).
A large number of tiger are said to be found here. Other mammals inhabiting Jim
Corbett National park includes deer species (Barking Deer, Sambar, Hog and Chital),
Sloth and Himalayan Black bears.
Tariff
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Room Name
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Indian
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Foreigner
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DORMITRY
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₹ 250
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₹ 500
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FRH-Single Bed
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₹ 500
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₹ 1000
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FRH-Double Bed
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₹ 1250
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₹ 2500
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FRH-Four Bed
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₹ 2000
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₹ 4000
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Rathuadhab FRH
Jhirna is located on the southern periphery of Corbett Tiger Reserve. It is one
of the man animal conflict zone years ago. Jhirna was one of the three villages
which have been relocated to other places for the sake of the conflict. This particular
zones village namely Jhirna, Dhara and Kothirau transformed into densely forested
and grassland habitat which is excellent for bird viewing.
Flora & Fauna
Trees like the Sheesam (Dalbergia sissoo), the Kanju (Holoptelea integrifolia),
the ber (Zizyphus mauritians), dhak (Butea monosperma), and bael (Aegle Marmelos).
A large number of tiger are said to be found here. Other mammals inhabiting Jim
Corbett National park includes deer species (Barking Deer, Sambar, Hog and Chital),
Sloth and Himalayan Black bears.
Tariff
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Room Name
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Indian
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Foreigner
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DORMITRY
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₹ 250
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₹ 500
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FRH-Single Bed
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₹ 500
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₹ 1000
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FRH-Double Bed
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₹ 1250
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₹ 2500
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FRH-Four Bed
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₹ 2000
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₹ 4000
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Jhirna FRH
Jhirna is located on the southern periphery of Corbett Tiger Reserve. It is one
of the man animal conflict zone years ago. Jhirna was one of the three villages
which have been relocated to other places for the sake of the conflict. This particular
zones village namely Jhirna, Dhara and Kothirau transformed into densely forested
and grassland habitat which is excellent for bird viewing.
Flora & Fauna
Trees like the Sheesam (Dalbergia sissoo), the Kanju (Holoptelea integrifolia),
the ber (Zizyphus mauritians), dhak (Butea monosperma), and bael (Aegle Marmelos).
A large number of tiger are said to be found here. Other mammals inhabiting Jim
Corbett National park includes deer species (Barking Deer, Sambar, Hog and Chital),
Sloth and Himalayan Black bears.
Tariff
|
Room Name
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Indian
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Foreigner
|
|
DORMITRY
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₹ 250
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₹ 500
|
|
FRH-Single Bed
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₹ 500
|
₹ 1000
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|
FRH-Double Bed
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₹ 1250
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₹ 2500
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|
FRH-Four Bed
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₹ 2000
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₹ 4000
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Halduparao FRH
Jhirna is located on the southern periphery of Corbett Tiger Reserve. It is one
of the man animal conflict zone years ago. Jhirna was one of the three villages
which have been relocated to other places for the sake of the conflict. This particular
zones village namely Jhirna, Dhara and Kothirau transformed into densely forested
and grassland habitat which is excellent for bird viewing.
Flora & Fauna
Trees like the Sheesam (Dalbergia sissoo), the Kanju (Holoptelea integrifolia),
the ber (Zizyphus mauritians), dhak (Butea monosperma), and bael (Aegle Marmelos).
A large number of tiger are said to be found here. Other mammals inhabiting Jim
Corbett National park includes deer species (Barking Deer, Sambar, Hog and Chital),
Sloth and Himalayan Black bears.
Tariff
|
Room Name
|
Indian
|
Foreigner
|
|
DORMITRY
|
₹ 250
|
₹ 500
|
|
FRH-Single Bed
|
₹ 500
|
₹ 1000
|
|
FRH-Double Bed
|
₹ 1250
|
₹ 2500
|
|
FRH-Four Bed
|
₹ 2000
|
₹ 4000
|
Mohan FRH
Jhirna is located on the southern periphery of Corbett Tiger Reserve. It is one
of the man animal conflict zone years ago. Jhirna was one of the three villages
which have been relocated to other places for the sake of the conflict. This particular
zones village namely Jhirna, Dhara and Kothirau transformed into densely forested
and grassland habitat which is excellent for bird viewing.
Flora & Fauna
Trees like the Sheesam (Dalbergia sissoo), the Kanju (Holoptelea integrifolia),
the ber (Zizyphus mauritians), dhak (Butea monosperma), and bael (Aegle Marmelos).
A large number of tiger are said to be found here. Other mammals inhabiting Jim
Corbett National park includes deer species (Barking Deer, Sambar, Hog and Chital),
Sloth and Himalayan Black bears.
Tariff
|
Room Name
|
Indian
|
Foreigner
|
|
DORMITRY
|
₹ 250
|
₹ 500
|
|
FRH-Single Bed
|
₹ 500
|
₹ 1000
|
|
FRH-Double Bed
|
₹ 1250
|
₹ 2500
|
|
FRH-Four Bed
|
₹ 2000
|
₹ 4000
|
Vatanvasa Gate
Corbett Tiger Reserve is one of the richest bird regions of India. Nearly 600 species
of birds also make Corbett a special place. Sightings of birds species like the
Collared falconet, Great Hornbill, Lesser Racket-tailed Drongo and white-tailed
Rubythroat are avid birdwatcher's delight.
Maidavan Gate
Ramnagar is a small town and municipal board in the Nainital District of Uttarakhand,
India. Ramnagar is located approximately 65 Kms (40 miles) from Nainital, the headquarters
of the district. Ramnagar is the Gateway to the Corbett Tiger Reserve, the oldest
National park.