Durgadevi tourist zone in corbett national park is farthest from Ramnagar at 28 km. This zone is a hilly area and is situated along the banks of Ramganga River. Besides looking at wildlife, you can also look at popular Mahasheer fish in the river waters. On your way you can halt at Dhangarhi museum. For the day visit, same rules are applicable here as those for Bijrani and Jhirna.
It is a virgin area located on the northeastern boundary of the park. The Mandal range of Corbett tiger Reserve through this entrance involve challenging birding species to look out for including the grey headed fishing eagle, crested laughing thrush, maroon orile, black chinned yuhina, slaty blue flycatcher, little forktailand bar tailed tree creeper. This forest area is known for wild elephants all round the year and the undulating terrain provides excellent opportunity to see leopards as well as tigers.
Durgadevi Jeep Safari is one of the most thrilling wildlife experiences
offered in Jim Corbett National Park. Known as the hill safari zone of Corbett,
Durgadevi lies on the northeastern boundary of the park, about 28 km from
Ramnagar. The zone is famous for its dense forests, hilly terrain,
and the meandering Ramganga River that flows through it.
About Durgadevi Zone
The Durgadevi Safari Zone is a paradise for birdwatchers and nature lovers.
The landscape features riverine belts, hill slopes, and thick Sal forests, which
attract a wide variety of wildlife including tigers, leopards, elephants, deer,
otters, and more than 200 species of birds. The zone is part of the
buffer area and shares boundaries with the Sonanadi Wildlife Sanctuary.
- Safari Zone Name: Durgadevi Ecotourism Zone
- Entry Gate: Durgadevi Gate (28 km from Ramnagar)
- Safari Type: Open 4×4 Jeep Safari
- Best Time to Visit: November to June (closed during monsoon)
- Safari Duration: Around 3 to 3.5 hours per ride
- Safari Capacity: 6 visitors per Jeep + 1 driver + 1 guide