Bengal tiger in the forest

REGIONAL FOREST SAFARI INFORMATION

Phato Zone Terai West · Near Ramnagar

Explore jeep safari options in Phato, a separately managed forest tourism area near Ramnagar in the Terai West Forest Division.

Plan Your Safari
Regional forest safariAbout this zone
DURATIONApprox. 3–4 hours
SAFARI TYPEJeep safari
PER JEEP₹6,000GST Extra
CAPACITYUp to 6 adults + 2 children

Prices exclude GST. Duration, entry and seating follow the confirmed route and issued permit. Children’s eligibility must be checked before booking.

GET TO KNOW THE FOREST

About Phato Zone.

Terai woodland · Birdlife · Regional safaris

Phato is a forest tourism area in the Terai West Forest Division near Ramnagar. It belongs to the wider Corbett landscape but is managed separately from Corbett Tiger Reserve, with its own entry arrangements and permitted safari routes.

The woodland supports wildlife and birding interests, with tigers and elephants reported in the area. Choose it for a forest outing that fits your dates and travel plans. We confirm the managing authority’s current access arrangements before coordinating a visit.

A separate forest experience outside Corbett Tiger Reserve.

FIND YOUR KIND OF WILD

The Phato
Safari Experience.

Look a little closer. The forest has more than one way to leave an impression.

01

Forest Safari

Take a guided drive on the regional forest’s authorised route.

02

Wildlife

Stay alert to the forest’s movement, tracks and quieter moments.

03

Bird Watching

Look and listen for the birdlife of the Terai woodland.

04

Photography

Make time for the landscape as well as possible wildlife encounters.

BEFORE YOU SET OUT

Safari information.

Safari Type
Regional jeep safari

Operated under Terai West Forest Division permissions.

Entry Gate
Assigned Phato entry

Confirm the current gate and reporting point on your permission.

Timings
Confirmed on permission

Check the available daytime shift and reporting time for your date.

Best Time to Visit
Cooler, drier months

November–April is a comfortable preference; forest access may change.

Timings, routes and availability are subject to forest authority rules, weather and current operating notices. Your confirmed permit sets the final entry instructions.

Phato is a separate regional offering. Its permissions, safari vehicle and entry arrangements must be checked independently of Corbett reserve bookings.

A LITTLE PATIENCE. A LITTLE WONDER.

Wildlife you may spot.

Every sighting is a chance encounter. Wildlife moves freely, and sightings are never guaranteed.

Bengal tiger — illustrative species photograph
MAY SPOT

Bengal tiger

Asian elephant — illustrative species photograph
MAY SPOT

Asian elephant

Deer — illustrative species photograph
MAY SPOT

Deer

Birdlife — illustrative species photograph
MAY SPOT

Birdlife

Other wildlife — illustrative species photograph
MAY SPOT

Other wildlife

Asian elephant in the forest

PLAN YOUR PHATO SAFARI

Plan Your
Phato Safari.

Let our local Corbett team help you plan your safari and stay.

Share your dates and group size to check safari and stay options.

Visitor information: Phato entry arrangements: local reporting · Phato wildlife & forest division reporting. Checked 25 October 2026; current authority notices take precedence.

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