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Aishwarya Kapoor

Jim Corbett Safari Guide: Book the Right Zone, Timing, and Jeep to Beat Weekend Crowds

Why the Popular Zones Work Against You

Bijrani and Jhirna get booked out within hours of the booking window opening, especially for Saturday and Sunday slots. Both zones are excellent, that is precisely the problem. Bijrani sits close to Ramnagar, making it the default choice for day-trippers from Delhi. Jhirna stays open year-round, so it draws visitors even in the off-season when every other zone is closed. The result: a convoy of eight to twelve jeeps all pausing at the same pugmarks, engines idling, guides shouting across vehicles.

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