About Durga Devi Zone
Durga Devi is Corbett’s wild, hilly frontier, a rugged zone along the Ramganga and Mandal rivers known for its dramatic scenery and quieter tracks, making it ideal for serious wildlife lovers and birders who value landscapes and atmosphere as much as sightings.
Durga Devi Tourism Zone is open from 15th November to 15th June every year.
Durga Devi Zone – located on the northeastern boundary of Corbett Park – 15 Jeeps are permitted every morning & evening and can be booked 45 Days in advance – the area consists of virgin Sal Forest and the meandering Ramganga river and its riverine forest and grasslands – making it very suitable for bird watching with many rare species of Raptors and forest birds. the track leads to the confluence of the Mandal & Ramganga rivers that provide the opportunity to see wild elephants all round the year and the undulating terrain provides excellent chances to see Leopard as well as Tiger. The Mandal range of Corbett Tiger Reserve is very rich for species like lesser grey headed fishing eagle, crested laughing thrush, maroon oriole, black chinned yuhina, slaty blue flycatcher, little forktail and bar tailed tree creeper etc etc
Flora & Fauna
Steep forested hills, river gorges, and mixed woodland create habitat for elephants, leopards, goral, and rich birdlife, including fish-eagles and Himalayan species, while mahseer in the rivers and frequent signs of predators along the tracks add to the feeling of being in true big cat territory.
Safari Experience
Safaris in Durga Devi involve winding hill roads, river crossings, and vantage points overlooking valleys and pools, as our naturalists focus on scanning riverbeds, rocky outcrops, and forested slopes for movement, helping you gain a deeper appreciation of Corbett’s diverse topography.
Stay Options
As there is no forest lodge inside Durga Devi, we arrange your stay at carefully selected resorts that provide easy access to the entry gate, while early morning and late afternoon transfers are planned to ensure you spend your prime hours inside the zone.
Best Time to Visit
Durga Devi is especially rewarding during the cooler months, when visibility improves and river levels drop enough to reveal sandy banks and rocks, while birding peaks from November to March with both resident and migratory species.
How to Reach
The Durga Devi gate is located on the northeastern side of Corbett and is accessed via Ramnagar and nearby village roads, and we provide complete route guidance to your driver while handling all entry formalities at the gate.
Summary
Choose Durga Devi if you enjoy wild river and hill landscapes and prefer a quieter, offbeat safari experience away from crowds, and with Tigerland Safaris, your drive is carefully planned to maximise time at key locations rather than simply passing through.
Why Choose Us-
80+ Tigers
Thriving tiger population across Corbett’s core and buffer zones.
Private Gypsy Safaris
Comfortable 6-seater jeeps with expert drivers and naturalists.
Year-Round Access
Buffer zones open all year, core zones seasonally available.
Easy from Delhi
Just 5 hours by road or train from Delhi NCR.
