Description
Durga Devi Zone is the hill safari zone filled with wildlife beauty and adventure within the Corbett Tiger Reserve. Located at the North-Eastern side of the reserve, this area is cris crossed by Ramganga and Mandal rivers at several places. This zone is particularly famous for sighting wild elephants and Otters at Domunda Bridge. Famous Mahsheer fish can also be seen in the river water of Durga Devi zone. Lush green forest in this range provides ample opportunity for bird watching as well.
Tourist can stay for night in Lohachaur Forest Rest House of this zone. Visitors can take Jeep safari to enjoy wildlife in the zone. Booking for the zone can be done using the official website. Durga Devi Zone is open for visitors from 15 October to 15 June and remains closed during monsoon season.
Overview
Durga Devi Zone is the hill safari zone filled with wildlife beauty and adventure within the Corbett Tiger Reserve. Located at the North-Eastern side of the reserve, this area is cris crossed by Ramganga and Mandal rivers at several places. This zone is particularly famous for sighting wild elephants and Otters at Domunda Bridge. Famous Mahsheer fish can also be seen in the river water of Durga Devi zone. Lush green forest in this range provides ample opportunity for bird watching as well.
Cost Includes
- Jeep
- Permit
- Tour Guide
- Driver Fee
Where is the Corbett Tiger reserve located?
Corbett National Park, also called Jim Corbett National Park, natural area in southern Uttarakhand state, northern India in the Nainital district of Uttarakhand. The magical landscape of Corbett is well known and fabled for its tiger richness.
How do I reach Corbett Tiger Reserve?
Air: Dehradun and Delhi are the nearest operational airports.
By Train: Delhi-Moradabad-Kashipur-Ramnagar (Ramnagar is the nearest railway station).
By Road: Delhi-Moradabad-Kashipur-Ramnagar.
What is the best time to visit Corbett Tiger Reserve?
The pleasant climate in the park makes it an ideal tourist spot all year-round, but the best time to visit Jim Corbett National Park is in winters. During that time, you can conveniently check out the length and breadth of the sanctuary and have fun exploring. You can also come in during the summers.
How is the weather at Corbett Tiger Reserve?
In Corbett Tiger Reserve, minimum temperatures can reach as low as 2°C, in the months of December and January while the maximum temperature during the months of May and June reaches as high as 42°C.
How to get a Nature Guide/Naturalist for our visit?
It is mandatory to be accompanied by a Registered Guide/Naturalist during visits to Corbett Tiger Reserve. The Guide fee for each safari to be paid directly to the Guide at the end of the visit. Guides shall be available at the entry point at Amdanda and Jhirna
