Riverside Resort near Jim Corbett National Park

Jim Corbett National Park was established in 1936 as Hailey National Park. It is the oldest Indian National Park. Its aim was to protect the Bengal tiger. In 1950 its was rechristened as Ramganga National Park. In 1956 it was again renamed to Jim Corbett National park to honour the hunter turned conservationist Jim Corbett. The tiger reserve includes three districts of the Indian state of Uttrakhand- Nainital, Pauri and Almora. Mentioned below are the safari zones that you can explore here. 

Safari Zones in Jim Corbett National park

Dhikala zone– This is one of the best tiger safari zones out of all. This is the largest zone in the Jim Corbett National Park Ramnagar. It is situated on the outskirts of the Patil Dun valley. You will get a mesmerizing view of nature, thanks to its terrain, which is made up of broad grasslands known as Chaurs. With Sal tree forests and river channels, it offers a spectacular view. 

This is the zone most popular among the wildlife lovers as it is the zone most frequented by tigers.  A vehicle safari is not available here but officers of the Dhikala zone provide a day trip that includes a canter safari. You can easily visit this zone while staying at one of the best hotels in Jim Corbett National Park near river, Kunkhet Valley Resort. 

Bijrani zone– This zone is no less than Dhikala zone in terms of nature’s beauty and spotting of the royal Bengal tiger.

Jhirna Zone – This safari zone was added in the year 1994 in the safari zones of the Jim Corbett National Park. This is open round the year and thus is one of the most visited safari zones. You can spot tigers and other animals like Asiatic elephant, sambar, spotted dear, barring deer, sloth bear etc.

Dhela zone– This zone is also open all round the year. This zone was opened in December 2014 for safari. However, the tour here depends upon the weather conditions.

Durgadevi zone– the Durgadevi zone is like heaven for nature ethusiasts. This area is rich in different types of animals, plants and birds. The Ramganga River and Mandal River streams add to the beauty of the Durgadevi zone. The Kunkhet Valley Resort is the best riverside resort near Ramnagar.

Sonanadi zone – It is famous for wildlife beauty with amazing plants and animal species. More than 550 varieties of birds are found here along with cheetal, tiger, sambar and reptiles.

 Why Choose to stay at Kunkhet Valley Resort?

Kunkhet is a small village situated at the bank of Kosi River in Ramnagar and at a distance of 7 km from the famous Dhangahri gate of Dhikala Range. 

This place is very famous for its wide variety of flora and fauna. Kunkhet Village Resort provides the unique living experience of staying near the river and lush green jungle at the back. It is a river view resort Jim Corbett. Kunkhet Village Resort is the only pure vegetarian resort in the Jim Corbett National Park. All our food is made without onion and garlic. As our policy we do not allow any non- veg food item even from the outside.

Call us today to book your stay if this seems like the right choice to you for your holiday at Jim Corbett National Park.