Bijrani Jeep Safari

Wildlife

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Distance (From Ramnagar Railway Station): 4 Kms

Trip Duration (Including Travel): 4 Hours/Half Day

Transportation Options: Cab

Travel Tips: None

At a distance of 4 km from Ramnagar Railway Station, Bijrani zone in Corbett National Park is the most famous among day tourists. Its entrance is at Amdanda, after entering through Amdanda gate, one can cross about 5 km of buffer zone before reaching the core safari area.

Bijrani is a beautiful spot and is known for its vast grass lands, deep forest, stormy drains and wildlife. Once a part of a shooting block, area in and around Bijrani is dry and also has more diverse vegetation. The terrain was famed for the quality of game hunting, during the British period.

To visit Bijrani, permission needs to be obtained from The Director, Corbett Tiger Reserve, Ramnagar. Maximum 30 vehicles are allowed to travel into Bijrani during morning and same number of vehicles are allowed in the evening hours. For morning safari advance booking is required and for evening safari, permits are given on first come first serve basis. Bijrani has a forest lodge which has six rooms and a dormitory consisting of four beds. One can also take an elephant safari here. Bijrani Zone opens for day visits from 15th of October to 30th June.

Safari Timings: 5.30 AM - 8.30 AM & 2.30 PM - 5.30 PM (Timings change depending on Season)

Jeep Safari Including Permits (Max 6 Persons) - Rs. 8000 per Jeep for Indians & Rs. 15000 for Foreigners

Note: Entry Fee & Safari Charges are subject to change by the management without any prior notice.