Pakhro Safari
Pakhro Zone is the newly established zone in Jim Corbett that is open for safari to the common people. It is a new gate to enter the Jim Corbett forests and is located just 2 hours drive from the Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun. The zone is a 2-3 hour Jeep safari, in which you can enjoy and explore the jungle. This safari zone is famous mainly for elephants, leopards, tigers, Wild boars, Sambhar, Goral, sloths, and several other wild animals. The main transport option to enter the zone is by booking Corbett Safari tours. Entry of private vehicles into the Pakhro Safari Zone is completely prohibited. Make sure you note this point before planning your trip to explore this beautiful zone.
Pakhro is the entry gate to the Sonanadi Range of Jim Corbett National Park and is 23 km and a 30-minute drive from Kotdwar.
Timings for Safari in Pakhro Safari Zone
| Summer | Timings | Winter | Timings |
| Morning | 06:00 am to 09:30 am | Morning | 07:00 am to 10:00 am |
| Evening | 03:00 pm to 6:30 pm | Evening | 02:00 pm to 05:30 pm |
How do I reach Pakhro Safari Zone?
By Road:
- From Kotdwar: The distance from Kotdwar to Pakhro is approximately 20 kilometers.
- From Dehradun: The distance from Dehradun to Pakhro is about 139 kilometers.
- From Delhi: The distance from Delhi to Pakhro is around 213 kilometers.
- From Pantnagar: The distance from Pantnagar to Pakhro is approximately 153 kilometers.
Distance from Other Places:
- Delhi to Meerut: Approximately 99.5 kilometers via Meerut-Pauri National Highway and Meerut Road.
- Bijnor to Kotdwar: About 61.1 kilometers via NH24 and NH534.
By Train:
The nearest railway station to Pakhro is Kotdwar, which is only around 1.4 kilometers away.
By Air:
The nearest airport to Pakhro Zone is Dehradun, and the distance from Dehradun to Kotdwar is approximately 146.2 kilometers. The entry point to the Pakhro Zone (Kalagarh Tiger Reserve) includes Vatanvasa, which is around 20 kilometers from Kotdwar, and Pakhro, which is approximately 25 kilometers from Kotdwar.
Since the Pakhro Safari Zone is within the Kalagarh Tiger Reserve, it’s an exciting opportunity for wildlife enthusiasts and nature lovers to experience the wonders of Jim Corbett National Park.
