Jim Corbet Park - Rules and Regulation

• Carrying of firearms of any kind is not permitted within the Tiger Reserve.
• No pets can be taken inside the National Park.
• Walking or trekking within the National Park is strictly prohibited.
• Driving inside the Tiger Reserve after sunset is prohibited.
• Cooking is not allowed within the National Park and at Dhikala, bijrani, Gairal and Jhirna tourist complex. In other rest houses visitors can cook within the provided space.
• Visitors are required to carry a litterbag while entering in the Tiger reserve and bring back their non-biodegradable litter (tin cans, plastic, glass bottles, metal foils etc.) outside the Reserve. Throwing litter inside the Tiger Reserve other than in garbage bins will invite severe penalties.
• Official registered guide is compulsory on excursions.
• Smoking outside residential comples/rest house and lighting of any kind of fire is strictly prohibited.
• Fishing without permit is prohibited. Fishing with permits can be done only in areas outside Corbet National Park and Sonanadi Wildlife Sanctuary and only between 1st October to 30th June.
• Playing of transistor and tape recorders within the Tiger Reserve is strictly prohibited.
• Visitors are required to observe timings for excursions and are prohibited from taking vehicles off the designated routes thereby causing damage to plant or animal life or their habitat.
• Blowing of horns and driving above the speed limit is strictly prohibited within the Tiger Reserve.
• Entry into the restricted zone by the visitors is prohibited.
• Shouting, teasing, chasing animals or attempts to feed them are prohibited and will invite severe penalties.
• Visitors are advised to occupy accomodation as reserved on the first day itself or send prior intimation to hold the accomodation. Otherwise, the reservation will be treated as cancelled.
• Maximum two adults and two children (below 12 years) per room are allowed to stay in the tourism zone. One extra bed can be provided on payment of prescribed charges.
• Visitors are compulsorily required to obtain a clearance certificate before leaving their place of residence within the Tiger Reserve.
• Visitors are advised to wear clothes of colours, which merge with the natural surroundings (khaki, olive green, other dull colours).
• Visitors are required to switch off lights, fans and water taps when not in use and park their vehicles at appropriate parking place.
• Visitors have to obtain entry permits at the reception. Entry timings are regulated in such a manner that visitors must reach their place of stay before prescribed time.


• Day visit to Dhikala Tourism Zone is not permitted except in conducted trips orgnized by Corbett Tiger Reserve.
• Entry of private buses in Bijrani Tourism Zone is prohibited.
• Permit would be issued for three days and two nights only.
• Entry into the Tiger Reserve with or without a pass is on their own risk of the visitors. The authorities shall not be responsible in any way for damages caused if any.
• Permit is not transferable and amount is not refundable, once permit is issued.
• Non-vegetarian food and use of liquor is prohibited inside the park.
• Entry fee will have to be paid at every entrance gate/reception.