The Jhirna Zone is the southern zone of Jim Corbett National Park and is located near the village of Dhela. The only entrance gate to this zone is Dhela Gate, located on the outskirts of Dhela village, 20 km from Ramnagar, Uttarakhand. The entry gates for this zone and the Dhela zone are the same. Jhirna Forest Rest House has a very beautiful landscape, where you can experience nature and tranquillity at its best.

This Zone’s only Forest Rest House is called Jhirna Forest Rest House and consists of 2 double bedrooms. So if you love peace and privacy this zone is the best one to stay. Sloth bears and wild elephants are abundant in this zone and can be seen all year round. If you are lucky, you can also see tigers here.

The special feature of this zone is that it is open all year round (depending on weather conditions). The terrain of the Jhirna region consists of deciduous and secondary forest grasslands. This zone has open grasslands and is relatively short compared to other zones, giving good visibility for wildlife and tigers.

Accommodation

The Jhirna zone has only one forest rest house, Jhirna Forest Rest House with four rooms where tourists can stay. However, you can book a maximum of 2 rooms at a time for a maximum of 3 nights. All rooms have a double bed and a private bathroom. However, although the rooms are spacious and the bathrooms are clean, the room facilities are very poor. So if you are looking for a luxury vacation, this is not for you. This forest guesthouse is the ideal accommodation for true nature lovers who want to stay in the jungle with minimal facilities. There is no electricity here except for the limited use of solar power.

Food & Beverages

Jhirna Forest Rest House Meals and Other Services: There is no restaurant in this zone of the FRH property, but there is a cook at your disposal with all utensils, stoves, and gas available in the kitchen.

You have to provide the chef with the raw materials and he will prepare the meal you want.

Note:- non-vegetarian food – Not allowed inside the national park. You can only eat vegetarian food.

When and How to Visit Jhirna Forest Rest House?

Day visits to the Jhirna Zone are possible all year round, depending on weather conditions, but overnight stays at the Forest Rest House are only permitted from November 15th to June 15th each year. During the rest of the year, the property is closed to tourists. The entrance to this zone is at Dhela Gate, about 20 km away from Ramnagar, the town closest to Corbett Park. You must present your entry permit at the gate to enter the park. So if you want to stay in Zirna FRH you have to book a room with Forest Rest House and hire a safari jeep and guide. A guide is mandatory to enter the park.