About Jhirna Zone
Discover serenity among the ancient trees at Jhirna Forest Rest House
Jhirna zone is one of the 8 zones of Jim Corbett. This zone is in the southern part of the Jungle and you can stay here for the night. Previously this zone was a village and then this village was relocated to somewhere else and this zone was made a tiger reserve area.
For reservation, this area was developed into a large grassland (known as chaur) and densely grown forest area. During your Jhirna night stay, you can find prey here like nilgai, sambhar, chital, and wild boar and because of these prey, tigers like to visit this zone a lot. There are high chances of tiger sightings in this zone. You can also spot other animals like wild elephants, deer, and sloth bears, which makes this zone a favorite place among tourists.
Not only animals, but you can also spot many birds here because this zone has many river channels with warm stream beds and cliff edges, which is a meeting point for birds. Birdwatchers should spend their time here. You can stay here at night in the Jhirna Forest Rest House. Now you must be thinking about the timings of safari in this zone, so let me tell you this zone is open throughout the year. You can make a Jhirna Night Stay Booking from 15th Nov to the 14th of June. But you can enjoy a Jhirna gypsy safari any time of the year.
Night Stay In Jhirna Zone
You can stay here in the nighttime and experience the thrill of the jungle at the Jim Corbett Jhirna Forest Rest House. You have to get a permit to stay here. There are in total 2 rooms in the lodge. You cannot stay here for more than 3 nights, which means you can make a Jhirna Booking for a maximum of 3 nights.
Forest Rest House Tour Packages
Room facilities
There is a double bed in each room and they have an attached bathroom. The rooms are big and the bathrooms are clean so you don’t have to worry about hygiene. If you’re someone who wants to experience the true thrill of the jungle, then only you should visit here because 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 Jim Corbett Jhirna Forest Rest house is 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.
Food at Jhirna
You can have delicious meals at the Jim Corbett Jhirna Forest rest house. There is a professional cook here, who makes tasty food. A kitchen facility is available and the food prices are affordable. Just take care of one thing, only vegetarian items are allowed, and don't bring any alcohol as nonveg and alcohol are not allowed inside the forest.
Jhirna zone is open throughout the year for gypsy safari rides but you can only make a Jhirna Night Stay Booking from the 15th Nov to the 14th of June. You can experience Jhirna Gypsy safari and spot animals here at any time of the year but you cannot stay here at any time. You can make a Jhirna Night Stay Booking from Nov 15 to June 14. 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 Dhela Gate of Jim Corbett which is 20 km away. We can also pick you up from the nearest railway station or airport. After coming to Dhela 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 Jim Corbett Jhirna 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 Jhirna 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.