Jhirna Forest Rest House | Jim Corbett National Park | Best Safari Zone After Dhikala | Jhirna Zone

Jhirna is one of the most popular eco-tourism zones in Jim Corbett National Park, renowned for its year-round accessibility, diverse landscapes, and high probability of tiger and sloth bear sightings. Quick Facts Season: Open year-round (unlike other zones that close during the monsoon). Entry Gate: Dhela gate (approx. 30 km from Ramnagar). FRH Stay Permit: Bookings open up to 45 days in advance on the official Uttarakhand Forest Department portal. (Stay at FRH will get close during Monsoon) Key Highlights Landscape: Drier deciduous forests mixed with large open grasslands (chaurs), making wildlife spotting easier. Wildlife: Home to tigers, leopards, sloth bears, wild elephants, and over 600 species of birds. Stay: The Jhirna Forest Rest House (FRH) offers the only night-stay option inside this zone. You can check availability and book accommodations through the Corbett National Park official site. -----------------------------