Do And Do Nots In The Jim Corbett National Park

Please enter the Jim Corbett National Park after taking the necessary permits.

1. Accompany a Nature Guide for spotting the wildlife and the scenic landscapes.
2. Drive slowly in the National Park. Enjoy the elephant and jeep safari but avoid the disturbance to the wildlife.
3. Stick to the known and guided roads and trails. Driving off track is prohibited it can cause harm to plants and animals life or their habitat
4. Wear dull color clothes as the bright clothes distract the animals towards you and don’t use strong perfumes.
5. Don’t carry gun or a pistol as it is not allowed. Feel free to shoot snaps with a camera.
6. Do light campfires or smoke in the forest cooking is not allowed in the park nor in Bijrani and Dhikala forest house(FRH), In other Forest house visitors can cook within the provided space.
7. Don’t get out of your vehicle at anywhere in the park yet it is not allowed. Throwing Litter inside the park will invite severe penalties.
8. Keep the park pollution-free and litter free by disposing off the whole garbage into the bag provided.
9. Consumption of non- vegetarian food and alcohol is strictly prohibited inside the national park.
10. Never forget to bring your binoculars.
11. Don’t make any kind of noise. Listen to the silence and the symphony of the forest. Talk, only if necessary in whispers. Playing of transistors and tape recorders are strictly prohibited inside the Jim Corbett National Park.
12. Avoid using a flash while photographing wildlife. Use natural light. An animal’s eyes are very sensitive and you will shock or frighten them with a burst of blinding light.
13. During winter, wear sufficient warm clothes as the temperature in the evening and early morning may drop below freezing. In summer, wear a hat and dark glasses, and apply sufficient mosquito repellent. Drink a lot of water to avoid dehydration.
14. Don’t feel disappointed if you do not see a Tiger. They are shy and wild creatures. There are a myriad other small yet beautiful, rare and interesting animals and birds to see in the forest.
15. Smoking is prohibited inside the park, as it is against the law, disturbs animals and can cause serious fire hazard to the forest.
16. Keep a safe distance from large animals (30 meters/150 ft.- the length of three buses is recommended.)
17. Always keep children in immediate sight. They are often the same size as many animals’ prey.