Corbett’s Bijrani zone is now open for night stay and jungle safari

The Bijrani Zone of the Corbett Tiger Reserve is now open for jungle safari and night stay. And as per the forest officials, Dhikala zone will reopen on November 15 as per schedule.

Corbett Tiger Reserve Director Rahul, referring to this, added, “Dhela, Garjiya and Jhirna were already operational for a day’s visit. Bijrani zone reopened on Friday for jungle safaris and night stay. We have received an overwhelming response on the very first day itself.”
Reports have it that the said three zones were already opened for day’s visits, however, Dhikala and Bijrani zones remained closed since May 1 due to the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, and later due to the monsoon season.
As per the Corbett Tiger Reserve’s schedule, while the Dhikala remains open from November 15 to June 15, Bijrani zone opens on October 15 and remains open till June. Both these zones have night stay facilities too. Reportedly, the Bijrani zone was reopened recently, and as per the norms, 30 gypsies were also allowed for jungle safari twice a day.
Referring to the Dhikala zone, Rahul added that it will reopen on November 15, while the booking facility for night stay and jungle safari will start on their website from October 20.

Vinod Papney, a social activist of Ramnagar stated that the reopening of Bijrani zone has brought smiles on the faces of tour operators, guides, drivers, and even of Corbett Reserve officials. Traders and hoteliers of Ramnagar are also happy as they are also based on Corbett Park Tourism, he added.