Location & Travel
How to Reach Jim Corbett National Park
Location, Travel & Connectivity Guide by Vyaghra Vipinam Venture
Introduction
Jim Corbett National Park is located in the Nainital district of Uttarakhand near Ramnagar. Ramnagar is the main town entrance of Corbett national park, corbett tiger reserve. It has excellent connectivity by road, train, taxi and air from Delhi, Dehradun, Lucknow, Chandigarh and nearby cities.
This guide explains the nearest airport, nearest railway station, road routes, nearby attractions & connectivity to help you plan your Jim Corbett safari easily.
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Location & Connectivity
Jim Corbett lies in the foothills of the Himalayas and spreads across Nainital and Pauri Garhwal districts.
Ramnagar serves as the main gateway to Jim Corbett. All safari zones, hotels and entry gates connect from here.
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Nearest Airport to Jim Corbett
Jim Corbett connects through domestic and international airports.
Domestic Airports
Pantnagar Airport: It is the closest domestic airport, located about 80 km away (approx. 2 hours drive). It offers limited commercial flights.
Dehradun Airport: Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun located about 240 km away (approx 4.5 hour drive).
Delhi Domestic Airport: IGI Airport in Delhi is located about 285 km away (approx 5 hour drive).
International Airport
Delhi International Airport: For broader connectivity, Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi is the nearest international airport located about 285 km away (approx 5 hour drive).
Taxis are available from the Airport or Railway station for Ramnagar town(Corbett). On request we can also arrange pickup & drop service for a professional taxi driver.)
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Nearest Railway Stations
The nearest railway station is Ramnagar (RMR).
The popular overnight train, the Ranikhet Express, runs daily from Old Delhi Railway Station directly to Ramnagar, making it the most convenient option for many tourists.Ramnagar railway station has direct trains from many cities Mumbai, Delhi, Jodhpur, Jaipur, Ghaziabad, Mathura, Agra, Lucknow, Moradabad, Varanasi, Kota, Alwar, Bharatpur, Vadodara, Surat, Patna, Samastipur, Chandigarh etc.
Closest Train Stations
Ramnagar: It is the closest railway station approx 10 Km.
Kashipur: approx 25 Km
Haldwani: approx 60 Km
Lalkuan: approx Km 70 Km
Kathgodam: approx 70 Km
Moradabad: approx 90 Km
Popular Train Routes
Take the train from Old Delhi Railway Station to Ramnagar: Uttaranchal Sampark kranti daily train leaves Old Delhi at 04:00 PM and arrives Ramnagar at 09:00 PM. Overnight train Ranikheet express a popular service that leaves Old Delhi at 10:05 PM and arrives at Ramnagar next day at 04:15 AM.
Take the train from Agra fort Railway Station to Ramnagar: Operates three days a week (typically Mon, Wed, Sat), departing Agra fort at 08:40 PM and arriving at 08:30 AM.
Take the train from Bandra Terminal to Ramnagar: Departs from Mumbai every Thursday 05:10 AM, arriving in Ramnagar 08:30 AM the next day (Friday).
Take the train from Chandigarh Railway Station to Ramnagar: Departs Chandigarh on Mondays at 4:00 PM, reaching Ramnagar at 11:35 PM.
By Bus
You can take the bus from Delhi (Anand Vihar Terminal), Delhi (Kashmiri gate), Noida, Dehradun, Noida, Gurugram, Moradabad, Haldwani, Nainital to Ramnagar Bus Stand.
“Uttarakhand Roadways and Volvo buses run daily”
Road Routes to Jim Corbett
Delhi to Jim Corbett
Delhi → Hapur → Moradabad → Kashipur → Ramnagar
Lucknow to Jim Corbett
Lucknow → Bareilly → Moradabad → Kashipur → Ramnagar
Dehradun to Jim Corbett
Dehradun → Haridwar → Najibabad → Dhampur →Jaspur →Kashipur → Ramnagar
Chandigarh to Jim Corbett
Chandigarh → Ambala → Najibabad → Kashipur → Ramnagar
Nainital to Jim Corbett
Nainital → Kaladhungi → Ramnagar
Kathgodam to Jim Corbett
Kathgodam → Haldwani → Kaladhungi → Ramnagar
Distance from Major Cities
City
Distance
Time
Delhi
270 km
5-6 hrs
Dehradun
240 km
5-6 hrs
Lucknow
380 km
7-8 hrs
Chandigarh
410 km
9-10 hrs
Nainital
70 km
2 hrs
Kathgodam
75 km
2.5 km
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Nearby Attractions & Connectivity
Dehradun
Capital city with hills, temples and scenic views and cultural spots.
Rishikesh
Yoga capital of the world with Ganga Aarti and spiritual retreats, ashrams.
Haridwar
Holy city known for temples and Ganga rituals.
For combined travel, explore our Uttarakhand Wildlife & Spiritual Tour Package.
Travel Tips
Start early to avoid day time office hour traffic.
Pre-book taxi, bus or train tickets, flight tickets.
Carry valid ID proof.
Avoid late-night hill driving.
Check weather.
Expect delays in monsoon.
Best month to visit: November to June.
Always pre-book safaris to avoid last minute hassles.
Frequently Asked Questions
Pantnagar Airport is the nearest.
Ramnagar Railway Station.
By taxi, bus from Anand Vihar, or train from Old Delhi, Anand Vihar or Ghaziabad.
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