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Jim Corbett — 025 Chitals in Jim Corbett National Park Photo by Giles Laurent

Kumaon, Uttarakhand

Altitude
385 m
Good for
Wildlife
Best time
Nov · Dec · Jan · Feb · Mar · Apr · May · Jun

Overview

About Jim Corbett

Established in 1936, Corbett protects sal forest, river grassland and the Ramganga reservoir. Jeep safaris here are among the best chances in India to see a wild Bengal tiger, alongside elephant herds and over 600 bird species.

Highlights

  1. 01Jeep safari in the Dhikala or Bijrani zone
  2. 02Birding along the Kosi river
  3. 03Corbett Waterfall
  4. 04Jungle resorts by the river

At a glance

Region
Kumaon, Uttarakhand
Altitude
385 m
Best time
Nov · Dec · Jan · Feb · Mar · Apr · May · Jun
Good for
Wildlife

Trips to Jim Corbett

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Live weather

Right now in Jim Corbett

24°C

Cloudy

Wind 6 km/h

Next 5 days

  1. Today26°20°
  2. Fri28°19°
  3. Sat28°18°
  4. Sun27°17°
  5. Mon26°16°

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Location

Finding Jim Corbett

Region
Kumaon, Uttarakhand
Altitude
385 m
Coordinates
29.5300° N · 78.7747° E
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Getting there

How to reach Jim Corbett

By air

Pantnagar Airport

~80 km away

About 2 hours by taxi to Ramnagar.

By train

Ramnagar

~2 km away

The park's gateway town. The Corbett Park Link Express runs overnight from Delhi.

By road

From Delhi

~260 km drive

6–7 hours via Moradabad and Kashipur.

Jim Corbett in pictures

When to go

Best months for Jim Corbett

Ideal Off season

  1. Jan
  2. Feb
  3. Mar
  4. Apr
  5. May
  6. Jun
  7. Jul
  8. Aug
  9. Sep
  10. Oct
  11. Nov
  12. Dec

Journeys that include Jim Corbett

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Planning a trip to Jim Corbett

When is the best time to visit Jim Corbett?

The best months to visit Jim Corbett are November, December, January, February, March, April, May and June. Outside these months you can still travel, and we will tell you honestly what the weather and roads will be like.

How do I reach Jim Corbett?

The nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, about 80 km away. The most convenient railway station is Ramnagar, about 2 km away. By road, Jim Corbett is about 260 km from Delhi. We arrange private pickups from any of these.

How high is Jim Corbett? Will the altitude be a problem?

Jim Corbett is at about 385 m, so altitude is not a concern for anyone. Summers can be hot, so light cotton clothing works best from April to June.

How much does a trip to Jim Corbett cost?

It depends on your dates, hotel category, group size and how many days you have. Message us on WhatsApp with these details and we will send a clear, itemised price, usually within a few hours.

Can you plan a custom trip to Jim Corbett?

Yes. Every trip we run is planned around you. We can combine Jim Corbett with nearby places, slow the pace for families, or add treks and activities.

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Jim Corbett — 026 Chital mother grooming her baby in Jim Corbett National Park Photo by Giles Laurent