Do's and Dont's In Corbett National Park
Following the rules of Jim Corbett National Park helps protect its wildlife and ensures a safe safari experience for every visitor. Whether you are visiting Corbett for a jeep safari, birdwatching or wildlife photography, understanding the park regulations is essential.
Most rules are designed to minimise disturbance to wild animals and preserve the natural ecosystem. Visitors should always follow the instructions of forest officials and safari guides while travelling inside the reserve.
Do's and Don'ts for Visiting Jim Corbett National Park
Do’s in Corbett National Park
- Respect and maintain a safe distance from animals in the park.
- A permit is necessary for entry in Corbett Tiger Reserve, Enter only after getting the permit.
- Must carry a little bag for bringing back non-biodegradable garbage like a bottle, plastic, metal, tin, foils, etc to maintain the park clean.
- Carry a valid identity proof along with your safari permit.
- Follow the instructions provided by your safari guide and forest staff at all times.
- Remain seated inside the safari vehicle throughout the safari.
- Maintain silence while observing wildlife.
- Carry drinking water but take all waste back with you.
- Get an officially registered guide that will help you in spotting wildlife and ensuring that you do not lose your way in the forest.
- Turn off your phone's music or your stereo and enjoy the melodious sound of the forest.
- Wear clothes in colors that merge with the natural surroundings like olive green, khaki, and some other dull colors because bright colors may distract animals.
- Drive slowly
Dont’s in Corbett
- Do not enter or remain inside the safari zone beyond the permitted safari timings.
- Do not play music or use loudspeakers inside the park.
- Avoid unnecessary honking and always follow the prescribed speed limits.
- Cooking is not allowed inside the national park.
- Non-veg food and alcohol are strictly prohibited within the Corbett Tiger Reserve.
- Don't enter the national park after the sunset.
- Don't enter the Corbett Tiger Reserve without a permit.
- Take care of zones as entry into the restricted zone is prohibited.
- Smoking and lighting any kind of fire is strictly prohibited.
- Don't take your vehicles off the designated routes thereby causing damage to plant or animal.
- Do not litter inside the park.
- Don't use flashlights while clicking photos of animals as the eyes of the animals are very sensitive.
- Don’t shout or tease animals inside the park.
- Don’t try to feed animals.
- Permit to the Corbett National park is non-transferable so don’t try any kind of unfair means.
- Do not carry firearms or any prohibited items into the park without official permission.
- Don’t get down from your vehicle during jungle safari.
