Jungle Safari National Park
This area represents the Kotdwar entry to the world-famous Jim Corbett National Park, specifically the Sonanadi Wildlife Sanctuary and the newly opened Pakhro Zone. Traditionally, tourists had to go to Ramnagar to enter the park, but this area provides a much closer and less crowded alternative for those coming from Delhi or Dehradun. The landscape is dominated by dense Sal forests, grasslands, and the meandering streams of the Ramganga and Palain rivers. It is home to the Royal Bengal Tiger, Asiatic Elephants, leopards, and over 600 species of birds. A jungle safari here offers a raw and thrilling experience of the wilderness. The Pakhro zone is particularly famous for its elephant sightings and pristine forest trails that have not been over-commercialized. The area also includes the Sonanadi zone, which translates to "River of Gold," historical for its gold-washing past. This is a must-visit for wildlife enthusiasts who prefer a more exclusive and quiet jungle experience compared to the busy zones of Dhikala or Bijrani.
General information
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Ideal Duration:
5 to 8 HoursPlace Type:
Wildlife / AdventureSpecial Events:
Project Tiger Anniversary: Special events in April to celebrate conservation.
Wildlife Week: Celebrated in the first week of October with educational tours. ...Project Tiger Anniversary: Special events in April to celebrate conservation.
Wildlife Week: Celebrated in the first week of October with educational tours.Best Photo Spots:
Pakhro Entrance: The rustic gate makes for a great "start of adventure" shot.
Water Holes: Best spot to wait for animals coming to drink.
The Sal Forest: Capture the sunbeams filtering through the tall trees...Pakhro Entrance: The rustic gate makes for a great "start of adventure" shot.
Water Holes: Best spot to wait for animals coming to drink.
The Sal Forest: Capture the sunbeams filtering through the tall trees.Photo Gallery
Things To Do
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Jeep Safari: Explore the core and buffer zones in an open 4x4 Gypsy.
Bird Watching: A paradise for ornithologists with rare Himalayan species.
Nature Photography: Capture wildlife in their natural, undisturbed habitat.
Elephant Sighting: Observe these giants at the various water holes.
Forest Stay: Experience a night in a government forest rest house.
River Crossing: Safaris often cross shallow forest streams.
Jungle Walk: Permitted in certain buffer areas with a forest guard. ...Jeep Safari: Explore the core and buffer zones in an open 4x4 Gypsy.
Bird Watching: A paradise for ornithologists with rare Himalayan species.
Nature Photography: Capture wildlife in their natural, undisturbed habitat.
Elephant Sighting: Observe these giants at the various water holes.
Forest Stay: Experience a night in a government forest rest house.
River Crossing: Safaris often cross shallow forest streams.
Jungle Walk: Permitted in certain buffer areas with a forest guard.
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Why Famous:
Tiger Reserve: Famous for being a part of India's first National Park and a prime tiger habitat.
Elephant Corridors: Known for the large herds of wild elephants that roam freely. ...Tiger Reserve: Famous for being a part of India's first National Park and a prime tiger habitat.
Elephant Corridors: Known for the large herds of wild elephants that roam freely. -
Architecture:
Forest Rest Houses: Colonial-style wooden and stone lodges like Vatanvasa.
Gate Architecture: Grand wooden entrance gates at Pakhro and Kolhu.
Dimension: The total sanctuary area covers over 300 sq. kms.Forest Rest Houses: Colonial-style wooden and stone lodges like Vatanvasa.
Gate Architecture: Grand wooden entrance gates at Pakhro and Kolhu.
Dimension: The total sanctuary area covers over 300 sq. kms.
Natural features: Includes the massive Kalagarh Dam structure nearby. -
How To Reach:
By Air: Jolly Grant Airport is about 85 KMS from the Pakhro Gate.
By Train: Reach Kotdwar Railway Station, then 30 mins by taxi.
By Road: Direct road from Kotdwar via the bypass.By Air: Jolly Grant Airport is about 85 KMS from the Pakhro Gate.
By Train: Reach Kotdwar Railway Station, then 30 mins by taxi.
By Road: Direct road from Kotdwar via the bypass.
Local Transport: Only registered safari jeeps are allowed inside. -
Weather and Best Time to Visit:
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Near Tourist Places:
Kalagarh Dam (20 KMS), Sidhbali Temple (15 KMS), Kanvashram (10 KMS), Lansdowne (45 KMS), Dugadda (25 KMS), Durga Devi Temple (20 KMS), Khoh River (18 KMS), Kotdwar Market (15 KMS), Sonanadi River (5 KMS), Vatanvasa (25 KMS).
Tourism Tips
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Booking: Pre-book permits online at the official UK forest department site.
Connectivity: No mobile network inside the park; carry a power bank.
Safety: Never get out of the vehicle; follow the guide's ins...Booking: Pre-book permits online at the official UK forest department site.
Connectivity: No mobile network inside the park; carry a power bank.
Safety: Never get out of the vehicle; follow the guide's instructions strictly.
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