Escape New Friends Colony Anytime: The Ultimate Jhirna Forest Zone Guide
Are you sitting in New Friends Colony looking at the calendar, wondering if it's the "right time" to visit Jim Corbett National Park? Do you think that the park might be closed for the season?
Here is the good news: If you choose the Jhirna Forest Zone, it is always the right time.
Unlike the other zones like Dhikala or Bijrani which close for nearly 5 months a year, Jhirna welcomes guests from New Friends Colony with open arms 365 days a year.
At Corbett Online Booking, we focus in planning these spontaneous wildlife getaways for our clients traveling from New Friends Colony. Whether it is a monsoon drive in July or a chilly morning in January, Jhirna never disappoints.
Why New Friends Colony Tourists Should Choose Jhirna
- The Year-Round Access: This is perfect for those in New Friends Colony who want to plan a sudden weekend trip without worrying about closing dates. When other gates are locked, Jhirna is alive.
- The Sloth Bear Capital: If you have seen tigers before, come to Jhirna to see the unique Sloth Bear. It is a thrill to watch them digging for termites or carrying their babies on their backs.
- The Rainy Beauty: Traveling from New Friends Colony during the rains? Jhirna transforms into a green paradise. The smell of wet earth and the clean jungle air is the perfect antidote to the pollution of New Friends Colony.
Planning Your Jhirna Trip from New Friends Colony
Even though it is open year-round, Jhirna is extremely popular. Here is how to execute the perfect trip from New Friends Colony with Corbett Online Booking.
Step 1: The Booking Strategy
Don't assume that because it's open, you can just show up.
- Advance Quota: Opens 45 days prior.
- Current Quota: Opens 3 days prior.
- Our Advice: As soon as you decide to leave New Friends Colony, call us. We try to secure the Advance quota first. If that fails, our team queues up for the Current quota to ensure you don't miss out.
Step 2: Reaching from New Friends Colony
- By Train: Book a train to Ramnagar. It's the closest station.
- By Road: The drive from New Friends Colony is smooth. Once you reach Ramnagar, Jhirna (Dhela Gate) is a 30-minute drive.
- Our Service: We can arrange a pick-up from the station directly to your resort or the safari gate.
Step 3: The Safari Day
Your Gypsy will pick you up from your hotel. You don't need to stress about navigation.
Suggested Itinerary for New Friends Colony Visitors
Day 1: Arrival & The Night Safari
- Depart New Friends Colony and arrive in Ramnagar by noon.
- Check-in to a resort near the Dhela/Jhirna area.
- Evening: Take a nature walk or relax by the Kosi River.
- (Note: Night Safaris are not allowed inside the park, but we can arrange a drive on the peripheral buffer zone).
Day 2: The Jhirna Jeep Safari
- 06:00 AM: Pick up by our modified 4x4 Gypsy.
- 06:45 AM: Enter the Jhirna Zone.
- The Experience: Drive through the dry deciduous forest. Stop at the machaan. Scan the Laldhang Chaur for movement.
- Wildlife: Look for Wild Elephants, Spotted Deer, Sambhar, and the apex predator.
- 10:00 AM: Exit and return for a heavy breakfast.
- Afternoon: Visit the Corbett Falls or Garjiya Devi Temple.
Day 3: Return to New Friends Colony
- Breakfast and Check-out.
- Drive back to New Friends Colony feeling rejuvenated.
The Jhirna Forest Rest House (FRH) Experience
For those from New Friends Colony who want total isolation:
- Location: Deep inside the zone.
- Facilities: Basic. Solar lights only. No TV. No AC.
- Why stay here: To wake up to the sounds of the jungle. To be the first one on the safari track before the outside jeeps arrive.
- Booking: Requires planning. Let Corbett Online Booking handle the permits.
Essential Tips for New Friends Colony Travelers
- Monsoon Travel: If traveling from New Friends Colony in July-Sept, carry ponchos. The Gypsy has a hood, but you might still get a little wet (which is part of the fun!).
- ID Proof: Ensure every member traveling from New Friends Colony carries their Original ID.
- Be Patient: Jhirna is wild. Wildlife sightings require silence. Trust your driver and guide—they want you to see a tiger as much as you do!
Why Choose Corbett Online Booking?
- We Are Local: We are not a remote agency in a big city. We are in Ramnagar. We know if the Jhirna stream is flooded or if the tiger was seen at the waterhole yesterday.
- Permit Expertise: The Jhirna booking system is tricky. We have the team to secure your entry.
- Comprehensive Packages: From your resort stay to the Gypsy ride, we bundle everything so you don't have to hassle.
FAQs from New Friends Colony Guests
Q: Is Jhirna good for Tiger sightings compared to Bijrani?
A: Bijrani has a higher density historically, but Jhirna has seen a massive improvement in sightings in recent years. Plus, seeing a Sloth Bear is a plus you rarely get in Bijrani.
Q: Can we do a Canter Safari in Jhirna?
A: No. Jhirna is a Gypsy-only zone. This makes the experience more private and less crowded than zones with buses.
Q: Is it safe for kids traveling from New Friends Colony?
A: Yes, absolutely. The guides are expert to ensure safety. Just ensure children remain seated inside the vehicle.
Set for the Jungle Adventure?
Whether it is raining or shining, Jhirna is calling.
Corbett Online Booking is here to make your trip from New Friends Colony seamless.
