About Bijrani Zone
Discover the essence of wilderness with peace at Bijrani Forest Rest House
Bijrani Zone is the most beautiful zone out of 8 zones of Jim Corbett. This zone is equally famous as the Dhikala Zone. You can ride a gypsy safari and an elephant safari in the Jim Corbett Bijrani zone. Tourists can make a Bijrani Night Stay Booking if they wish to spend a night in this zone. This zone is famous among tourists because of its scenic views and wildlife sightings.
You can find a wide range of flora species in this Jim Corbett Bijrani zone, more than any other zone. You can make a Bijrani Booking to stay in this zone at night. There are two forest rest houses - Bijrani Forest Rest House and Malani Forest Rest House. Not only flora, but this zone is also the tiger-rich zone of Jim Corbett so you can spot some here. You can also spot wild elephants, sloth bears, and other animals. The land has big water channels, wide grassy areas called chaurs, and thick Sal forests with drier surroundings.
You can stay at the Forest Guest House for a maximum of 3 nights. Previously, this area was a hunting ground and considered a shooting ground for wild animals. But now this area is one of the tiger reserve areas and shooting or hunting of animals is strictly prohibited here. Not only animals, you can also spot a wide variety of birds in this zone and It’s a great birding point.
Night Stay In Bijrani Zone
You can stay here at nighttime and experience the thrill of the jungle at the Bijrani Forest Rest House and Malani Forest Rest House. You have to get a permit to stay here. The Forest Rest House of this zone is famous among people because of the high chances of tiger spotting in this zone. There are not many facilities available here. If you want a nice and luxurious place with all modern amenities then this is not a place for you.
This Bijrani Forest Rest house and Malani Forest Rest house are made inside the jungle to give wildlife and nature enthusiasts a true feel of the jungle. There are solar panels here for electricity, so don’t expect much. Do keep an extra power bank and batteries to recharge the phones and cameras. Besides rooms, there is a large space where you can relax quietly and roam freely. Only vegetarian items are allowed here and don't bring any alcohol as nonveg and alcohol are not allowed inside the forest.
Forest Rest House Tour Packages
Bijrani Forest Rest House
There are in total 7 accommodations in Bijrani Forest Rest House. There are 4 double bedrooms, 2 single bedrooms, and 1 dormitory for 4 guests. You cannot stay here for more than 3 nights, which means you can make Bijrani Night Stay Booking for a maximum of 3 nights. All accommodations have attached bathrooms. The bathrooms are neat and clean so you don’t have to worry about hygiene. You can have some delicious meals at the Bijrani forest rest house. There is an in-house canteen from where you can purchase delicious food. The food option is budget-friendly and you should come on time so that you can taste the freshly made food.
You can have delicious buffet meals in the restaurant and you can also go to the Canteen. You can also enjoy a wildlife movie show in the evening and spend your time reading books in the library area. There is also a watch tower which is located at a distance of 10 min walk from Dhikala Lodge. You can see great views of the Ramganga River and Dhikala Chaur from the tower when you go for a Dhikala gypsy safari.
Malani Forest Rest House
There are 2 rooms in Malani Forest Rest house. Both rooms have double beds. The rooms have a neat and clean attached bathroom so don’t worry about hygiene. This rest house doesn’t have food available, you have to bring your own raw material to make food. You have to bring oil and spices also. There is a chef here, who will make delicious food for you in the kitchen area. This place will give you a true feel of the jungle.
Bijrani zone is open from 15th Oct to 30th June every year for gypsy safari rides but you can only make a Bijrani Booking from the 15th Nov to the 14th June. On other days night stay is not allowed for tourists.
First you have to come to Ramnagar, which is the nearest town to Jim Corbett. After coming there, you have to reach the Amnanda Gate of Jim Corbett which is 2 km away. We can also pick you up from the nearest railway station or airport. After coming to Amnanda Gate, you have to show the permit of your booked safari, you cannot enter the park without the safari and the guide. The safari will take you inside the jungle and drop you at Bijrani Forest Rest House or Malani Forest Rest House. You don’t have to book an extra safari, this safari will be the one that you have already booked for your ride at Bijrani Zone.
The Forest Rest house is covered with electric fencing, animals can not enter even at night. The forest department has taken adequate measures and the whole area is covered with CCTV so you can stay here without worrying.