DETAILED LIST OF SAFARI ZONES AT THE GOLDEN TUSK
Jhirna
The nearest zone to The Golden Tusk is the Jhirna zone. It falls in the southern periphery of the Park with mainly deciduous topography and secondary forest cover with large open grasslands. Vast stream beds and steep cliff edges provide excellent visibility of wild animals.
| Morning | Evening | |
|---|---|---|
| Winter | 06:30 - 10:30 | 13:30 - 17:30 |
| Summer | 05:30 - 09:30 | 14:30 - 18:30 |
Open throughout the year
Entry gate: Dhela, 1.5 kilometres from the resort
Open Jeep, accommodates up to 6 adults & 2 children (up to 12 years)
Dhela
Another zone that is at very close proximity from the Corbett resort, spreading over an area of 1,173 hectares, Dhela has mixed forests of Sal, Rohini, Haldu, Bahera, Kusum vegetation. With Substantial grasslands also in the zone, it offers lovely vistas and great wildlife sighting opportunities.
| Morning | Evening | |
|---|---|---|
| Winter | 06:30 - 10:30 | 13:30 - 17:30 |
| Summer | 05:30 - 09:30 | 14:30 - 18:30 |
Open throughout the year
Entry gate: Dhela, 1.5 kilometres from the resort
Open Jeep, accommodates up to 6 adults & 2 children (up to 12 years)
Dikhala
Largest Tourism zone of Corbett National Park, Dhikala is also the most versatile with flora and fauna. With famous and the largest grasslands of Corbett disappear into a thick sal forest, a panoramic view of the reservoir with grasslands ahead is breathtaking.
| Morning | Evening | |
|---|---|---|
| Winter | 06:30 - 10:30 | 13:30 - 17:30 |
| Summer | 05:30 - 09:30 | 14:30 - 18:30 |
Opens 15th Nov to 15th of June
Entry gate: Dhangari, 32 kilometers from Resort. Boarding Point: Ramnagar, 15 kilometers from Resort & Dhangari, 32 kilometers from the resort
Canter, accommodates up to 16 Guests
Durgadevi
Located at the North-Eastern side of the reserve, Durga Devi Zone is the hill safari zone criss-crossed by Ramganga and Mandal rivers at several places. This zone is particularly famous for sighting wild elephants and Otters at Domunda Bridge.
| Morning | Evening | |
|---|---|---|
| Winter | 06:30 - 10:30 | 13:30 - 17:30 |
| Summer | 05:30 - 09:30 | 14:30 - 18:30 |
Opens 1st Oct to 15th of June
Entry gate: Durgadevi, 43 kilometres from the resort
Open Jeep, accommodates up to 6 adults & 2 children (up to 12 years)
Bijrani
Bijrani has mixed topography with thick sal forests, three major grasslands and a number of stream beds. Grasslands offer good wildlife sightseeing opportunity. During monsoon, it is closed because of the poor roads in the forest.
| Morning | Evening | |
|---|---|---|
| Winter | 06:30 - 10:30 | 13:30 - 17:30 |
| Summer | 05:30 - 09:30 | 14:30 - 18:30 |
Opens 1st Oct to 15th of June
Entry gate: Amdanda, 17 kilometers from the resort
Open Jeep, accommodates up to 6 adults & 2 children (up to 12 years)
Pawalgarh Conservation Reserve
This is the third conservation reserve of Uttarakhand, notified in 2012. It is located in the terai-bhabhar forests of Ramnagar Forest Division. Book your Safari ride with The Golden Tusk today to visit this charming place!
| Morning | Evening | |
|---|---|---|
| Winter | 06:30 - 10:30 | 13:30 - 17:30 |
| Summer | 05:30 - 09:30 | 14:30 - 18:30 |
Open 1st Oct to 15th of June
Entry gate: Teda village, 17 kilometers from the Resort.
Exit Gate: Pawalgarh, 35 kilometers from the Resort
Open Jeep, accommodates up to 6 adults & 2 children (up to 12 years)
Phato Zone
Phato zone is part of the terai west forest Division. The Terai West Forest is south of Jim Corbett National Park and east of Amangarh Tiger Reserve (UP). A true terai forest, like all other tourism zones, is either in Shivaliks or bhabar, this lowland belt is characterised by tall grasslands, scrub savannah, sal forests and clay-rich swamps. Tumeria Dam, Large human-made water reservoir in this zone gives ample opportunity to see winter migratory birds.
| Morning | Evening | |
|---|---|---|
| Winter | 06:30 - 10:30 | 13:30 - 17:30 |
| Summer | 05:30 - 09:30 | 14:30 - 18:30 |
Open throughout the year
Entry gate: 28 kilometers from the resort
Open Jeep, accommodates up to 6 adults & 2 children (up to 12 years)
