Sitabani Safari Zone

Jeep Safari in Corbett National Park

JThe finest way to see the diverse flora and animals that can be found in India's national parks and wildlife sanctuaries is on a Wildlife Safari, which offers plenty of excitement and adventure. Making a plan to travel there and discover the varied natural world is ideal for you. If you love wildlife or want to discover and learn about wildlife sanctuaries, then a trip to Jim Corbett should be on your bucket list. The Sitabani safari zone, which is more specifically located in the Jim Corbett National Park, is a wildlife reserve in the Nainital district of Uttarakhand. More than 500 kinds of resident and migrant birds live there year-round, along with a diversity of flora and fauna, including leopards, tigers, and other animals.

This buffer zone of Corbett area is a major part of the newly created Powalgarh Conservation Reserve, located on the Northern side of the Kosi river - based on the Tourism principles followed by Corbett National Park - entry is from 02 gates namely Bhandarpani & Powalgarh. This Sal, Mixed & Riverine Forest corridor is rich in all flora & fauna and recent camera trap surveys show a large population of Tigers and of course all other mammals. There is a temple located in the middle of the Forest dedicated to Goddess Sita Ji - this temple has a mythological meaning for Hindu devotees - natural warm water from a spring flows here - supposedly has some medicinal & healing qualities. A well conducted Jeep Safari with a knowledgeable driver is as rewarding for wildlife viewing as compared to a Jeep Safari to the other zones!!

Corbett National Park is home for many wonderful as well as endangered species of animals. The natural bounty and vast landscapes provide perfect habitat for wildlife here.

Open from 15th October to 30th June every year.

Royal Bengal Tiger, Asian Elephant, Spotted Deer, Barking Deer, Chital, Sambar Deer, Wild Boar, Black Faced Monkey, Rheus Monkey, Wild Pig and Jackal etc.

Peacock, Jungle Foul, White Bush Chat, Oriental Pied, Emerald Dove, Red Wattle Lapwing, the Asian Paradise Flycatcher, Rested Kingfisher, Indian Shirks, Indian Alpine Swift, Woodpecker, laughing Thrush, Vulture, Parakeet, kales Pheasant, Oriole, Common Grey Hornbill, Duck, Stork, Cormorant, Parrot, Indian Roller, Teal, Seagull etc.