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Jim Corbett National Park to reopen from October 15, massive boom expected for tourism
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News18•13-10-2026, 17:38
Jim Corbett National Park to reopen from October 15, massive boom expected for tourism
- •Closed tourism zones of Uttarakhand's Jim Corbett National Park are set to reopen gradually following the monsoon season.
- •The popular Bijrani zone will open for tourists starting October 15, marking the beginning of the new season.
- •Major zones including Dhikala and Durgadevi will also be thrown open to visitors by November 15.
- •Hotels, resorts, safari operators, and local business owners in Ramnagar are anticipating a massive surge in tourism revenue.
- •Tourists visiting the park will get greater opportunities to spot wildlife like tigers and elephants across various safari zones.
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The closed tourism zones of Jim Corbett National Park are set to reopen gradually following the monsoon season, starting with the Bijrani zone on October 15, while major zones like Dhikala and Durgadevi will open by November 15.
Jim Corbett features several zones such as Jhirna, Dhela, Garjiya, Bijrani, Dhikala, and Durgadevi. The Bijrani zone reopens first on October 15, followed by the major Dhikala and Durgadevi zones on November 15.
The reopening of the park's tourism zones provides major momentum to local businesses in Ramnagar, benefiting hotels, resorts, taxis, guides, and safari operators who expect a strong tourism season.
