Pakhro Zone Safari

Pakhro Zone Safari: Away from hustle and bustle of the World

This zone serves as the gateway to “Sonanadi range“. Away from crowds and commercialisation, this zone offers a quieter and “off-the-beaten-path”experience to the travellers. It’s gate is located in the Kotdwar range which makes it more accessible to the tourists coming from Dehradun and Delhi.

Significance of Pakhro Zone

Pakhro zone is the ‘Secret Backdoor’ to the wild heart of Jim Corbett.

If you’re looking to skip the crowds of Ramnagar and dive straight into untouched wilderness, you’ve found it. Located in the Pauri Garhwal district, Pakhro is the primary entry point to the pristine Sonanadi Range. It’s just about 25 km from Kotdwar, making it the quickest and most scenic escape for anyone coming from Delhi or Dehradun.

The thing that makes it special is the silence. Unlike the busier zones, here the only ‘traffic’ you’ll encounter is the rustle of the Sal trees and the distant call of a barking deer. It spans a massive, rugged landscape of dense riverine forests and rolling hills, offering a raw, ‘old-school’ safari vibe that’s hard to find elsewhere.

How to reach here?

To reach the Pakhro Zone, you must first head to the town of Kotdwar, which serves as the primary gateway to this region of the Jim Corbett Tiger Reserve. The Pakhro Gate is located approximately 23–25 km from Kotdwar.

From Delhi (Approx. 213–247 km)

The journey from Delhi typically takes 5 to 6 hours depending on your mode of transport.

By Road (Self-Drive/Taxi):Route: Delhi → Ghaziabad → Meerut (via Expressways) → Bijnor → Najibabad → Kotdwar.

From Kotdwar, take the Kotdwara-Kalagarh road (near the Siddhabali Mandir) for about 30–40 minutes to reach the Pakhro Gate.

By Train:The Siddhabali Jan Shatabdi Express and the Mussoorie Express are direct options from Old Delhi (DLI) to Kotdwar Railway Station.

By Bus:Regular buses (AC and Non-AC) operated by UTC and UPSRTC depart from ISBT Kashmiri Gate and Anand Vihar.

From Dehradun (Approx. 138–146 km)
Traveling from Dehradun is much faster, taking roughly 2 to 3 hours by road.

By Road:
Route: Dehradun → Rishikesh/Haridwar → Najibabad → Kotdwar.
You can reach the Pakhro Zone in less than 2 hours if starting from Jolly Grant Airport.

By Train:
There is no direct train; you usually have to change at Laksar Junction or Najibabad to reach Kotdwar.

By Bus:
Daily buses are available from the Dehradun ISBT (Hill Bus Stand), taking about 2.5 hours to reach Kotdwar.

The Final Leg: Kotdwar to Pakhro Gate
Once in Kotdwar, you can hire a local taxi or your pre-booked safari Gypsy to take you to the Pakhro Gate.

Note: Private vehicles are strictly prohibited inside the safari zone.

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