A Bengal tiger standing in water in Jim Corbett National Park (photo: Jagrit Sachdeva, Unsplash)

How to Reach Jim Corbett National Park: Ramnagar by Train, Road & Air

Jim Corbett National Park, set up in 1936, is India's first national park and one of the best places to see a wild tiger. Safaris start from Ramnagar, about 260 km from Delhi, with zones like Dhikala, Bijrani, Jhirna and Dhela.

Base townRamnagar
RailwayRamnagar station
From Delhi≈ 260 km · 6-7 hrs
AirportPantnagar · ≈ 80 km

Route to Corbett at a glance

DelhiNH 9
Moradabad≈ 165 km
Kashipur≈ 50 km
Ramnagar≈ 30 km · safari gates

Corbett by train

Ramnagar stationClose to Bijrani gate

Ramnagar has its own station. The overnight Ranikhet Express from Delhi arrives early in the morning, perfect for a morning safari.

  • Book well ahead for weekends and holidays.

Corbett by bus

Delhi - Ramnagar6-7 hrs

Uttarakhand Roadways and private buses run from Delhi's Anand Vihar to Ramnagar through the day.

  • Overnight buses let you reach in time for an afternoon safari.

Corbett by car or taxi

From Delhi≈ 260 km
From Nainital≈ 65 km

Drive via Moradabad and Kashipur. Many resorts line the road from Ramnagar towards Dhikuli and Garjiya.

  • Leave Delhi early to beat traffic at Moradabad.

Corbett by air

Pantnagar≈ 80 km

Pantnagar is the nearest airport, with a few flights from Delhi. Taxis take about 2.5 hours.

  • Pre-arrange a taxi with your resort.

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