About 125 km off the Indian city of Dehradun in North India, lies India’s oldest and arguably most popular National Park - the Jim Corbett National Park. The moist deciduous forest at the foothills of the mighty Himalayas hosts a plethora of stunning wildlife species that attract the likes of thousands of avid wildlife lovers year in and year out.

The Jim Corbett National Park is renowned for its breathtaking landscapes supporting a wide range of flora and fauna. The majestic sal trees along with mango, peepal and Rohini trees, tall open grasslands, pristine lakes and streams and of course, the iconic Ramganga river instantaneously steal the heart of all nature lovers!

This mystical forest reserve and its glorious thriving wildlife entice avid wildlife lovers season after season. These jungles seldom fail to surprise, inspire and rejuvenate the spirit of the travellers and visitors continue to throng year in and year out.

In this blog, let us look at how to reach Jim Corbett National Park in the most efficient manner possible, by air, rail and road.

How to reach Corbett National Park?

‘How to reach Corbett National Park?’ is one of the most frequently asked questions by tourists. One can reach Jim Corbett National Park by air, rail and road and the journey is definitely worth it. No matter how many times you have had the experience, watching a tiger or any animal in its prime habitat is electrifying, especially in a place like Corbett which gives you a chance to spot multiple of them!

Reaching Jim Corbett by air

If you are not a resident of Uttarakhand and are living in another state in India, the most viable option for you is to fly to Dehradun, which is the closest and most well-connected airport and subsequently drive down to Corbett. You can choose to hire a private cab which is the most comfortable option to make the 125 km journey.

If you are an international traveller, or anyone in India who cannot directly land at Dehradun, we recommend you land at Delhi and travel to Jim Corbett by road. Despite the 250 km distance between them, the Delhi airport and Jim Corbett National park are well connected by roadways and one can reach Jim Corbett in about five and half hours.

So, our recommended option is to fly to Dehradun if you find a direct flight. If not, the other most viable option we recommend is to land at Delhi and subsequently proceed to Corbett by road.

Reaching Jim Corbett by rail

The closest town to Jim Corbett is Ramnagar which has a train station of its own. But, it might not be connected to all the cities of India. However, the advantage of alighting at Ramnagar is that Dhikala is just about 30 km away!

The other railway stations closest to the Jim Corbett National Park are the ones at Dehradun and Delhi. Both these stations are extremely well connected to the rest of the subcontinent and one can arrive at any of these stations and subsequently drive down to Jim Corbett.

So, depending on your requirements and the timings that best suit you, you can pick your option. It would be best if you plan your travel in a way that you arrive for lunch as most resorts in Jim Corbett allow check-ins post noon, and offer check-outs after breakfast on the day of your departure.

Reaching Corbett by road

As mentioned already, Jim Corbett is extremely well-connected by roadways to all the nearby cities and towns and most parts of the state of Uttarakhand and some places of the neighbouring states of Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh and Delhi.

If one loves the roads and has no time constraints, one can drive down to Jim Corbett. The forest will definitely refresh and rejuvenate you!

If one is travelling on a tight budget, one could also travel by the public buses from various towns and cities in Uttarakhand and in a sleeper bus from Delhi to Jim Corbett.

Provided below is a table listing out the distance and travel time from some the major surrounding cities to the Corbett National Park by road

Summary

We hope our blog has helped you find an answer to the ‘how to reach Jim Corbett’ question. Depending on your departure point, your budget and the mode you choose to travel by, the answer will vary.

If you choose to fly, the most viable option is to land at Dehradun or Delhi and proceed by taxi or bus to Jim Corbett. If you choose to travel by train, the closest options are the railway stations at Ramnagar, Dehradun and Delhi. And if you love the roads and have no time concerns, you can reach Jim Corbett from anywhere as the roads are very well connected.

We at Toehold offer specialised tours to Jim Corbett. We offer camera gear on hire and some merchandise and wildlife gifts for sale. Business apart, we share our passion for this place with you and can give you free advisory.

If you have any further queries, please feel free to visit our website or get in touch with us. We will be happy to assist you!

We look forward to your visit to Jim Corbett.