July 26, 2026
Sitabani eco-tourism is called landscape area which is best known for nature walks, beautiful forest and a hidden waterfall. Mythologically, it’s also known that Goddess Sita stayed here during her exile.
The Sitabani Eco-Tourism Zone of Jim Corbett is a remarkable landscape area renowned for nature walks and its deep connection to mythology. As part of the Pawalgarh Conservation Reserve, Sitabani is a must-visit destination for its serene beauty and historical significance. According to the Hindu epic Ramayana, Goddess Sita, wife of Lord Rama, spent a part of her exile in this forest, making Sitabani a site of spiritual and cultural importance. Today, the forest is managed by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) and remains a favorite spot for tourists seeking tranquility and a connection to nature.
Sitabani eco-tourism zone is open all round the year for safari tours and there is no limit of gypsies entering in the area. In its campus, it has a popular old temple which is dedicated to Lord Shiva and also a beautiful small cascade. There are shallow streamlets flowing through the Sitabani, which offer enjoyable retreats to the tourists passing by. Additionally, the famous Bollywood movie “Kaal” was shot here.
Sitabani forest area is known for its wide variety of flora. This landscape shelters more than 600 species of trees, shrubs, bamboos, herbs grasses, orchids, woody climbers and wetland vegetation. Sal, Sheesham, Kanju, Dhak, Haldu, Peepal, mangoes and Rohini trees are some of the important evergreen flora of the Sitabani area.
Sitabani is less about dense tiger territory and more about scenic nature walks, forest trails, and a hidden waterfall. It’s part of the Pawalgarh Conservation Reserve and carries deep mythological significance – according to the Ramayana, Goddess Sita spent part of her exile here.
Sitabani suits a relaxed, walking-paced visit rather than a fast-moving tiger hunt. Standard safari timings apply: 6:00 AM-10:00 AM and 2:00 PM-6:00 PM in summer, 6:30 AM-10:30 AM and 1:30 PM-5:30 PM in winter.
Jeep safaris in Sitabani start from Rs 6,000 per jeep.
Book through Bagh Travels’ safari booking page, combine it with a stay via our Corbett tour packages, or browse verified stays on the Corbett hotels page.
Sitabani lies on the eastern edge of the Jim Corbett landscape in the Nainital district of Uttarakhand, reached from Ramnagar — the town that serves as the gateway to the whole park and where the Forest Department permit office sits. Our own team operates from Gas Godam Road, Board Office Road, Ramnagar.
Because Sitabani sits outside the core national park boundary, it does not require a Forest Department permit and stays open all year, including through the monsoon months when the core zones close. That makes it the practical choice when your dates fall in July, August or September. Tell us where you are staying in Ramnagar and we will arrange pickup and timing.
Nature walks, a hidden waterfall, and its mythological connection to Goddess Sita’s exile, as told in the Ramayana.
It’s part of the Pawalgarh Conservation Reserve, adjoining the main park.
It’s better suited to a relaxed nature-and-heritage experience than dense tiger territory – pair it with a grassland zone if tiger sightings are your priority.
Yes, Bagh Travels can build a multi-zone itinerary combining Sitabani with a stronger tiger-sighting zone like Dhikala or Jhirna.
Jeep safaris start from Rs 6,000 per jeep.
Not sure which gate suits your dates and priorities? Each Jim Corbett zone has its own entry gate, terrain, permit quota and wildlife odds. Compare the others:
Still deciding? Tell us your travel dates and we will recommend the right zone — see all options on our Corbett tour packages page or book a safari online.
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