Quick Permit
Safari Tour Tariff
All-inclusive permit package costs for Phato zone.
🇮🇳 Indian TouristsPer Gypsy (Max 6 Pax)
₹6,500+ 5% GST
🌐 Foreign TouristsPer Gypsy (Max 6 Pax)
₹9,100+ 5% GST
Rate is per private Jeep (up to 6 persons).
sitabani safari zone
Phato Safari Zone Booking
Official entry gate: Phato Gate (Maldhan) · Seasonal window: Year-Round (subject to rain)
Featured Phato ViewAbout Phato Wildlife Safari Booking
Phato is one of the key zones for Jim Corbett safari booking, providing travelers with unique opportunities to witness tiger habitats and diverse wildlife. Known for its specific forest gate entries and landscape, A newly opened buffer zone famous for its beautiful landscape, wooden watchtowers, and Phato Treehouse night stays. It has quickly become one of the most popular eco-tourism zones for day safaris and bird watching.
Jeep Safari Allowed
Official Shift Timings for Phato
Safari permits inside Jim Corbett are divided into morning and afternoon shifts. These times are regulated by the Uttarakhand Forest Department based on sunrise and sunset times.
Winter Shifts (Oct – May)
Morning: 6:30 AM – 9:00 AM
Afternoon: 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Summer Shifts (May – Jun)
Morning: 5:30 AM – 8:00 AM
Afternoon: 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Zone Highlights
- Scenic wooden watchtowers with panoramic views
- Phanto Treehouse night stays inside the reserve division
- High density of spotted deer, wild boars, and elephants
Stay Options:Phanto Treehouse offers a unique treehouse night stay experience booked via local forest divisions.
Package Inclusions
- ✓Official Permit: Secure Corbett tiger reserve entry permits.
- ✓Forest Guide: Registered local government naturalist guide.
- ✓Gypsy/Seat: Private Maruti Gypsy with fuel allowance.
- ✓Local Taxes: All entry passenger road taxes & wild taxes.
Gola Holidays handles full local booking coordination.
Phato Safari Landscape Gallery
How to Book Phato Online Permit (3 Steps)
Step 1: Check Dates
Send your arrival dates and total tourist count to our desk to check available government permit slots.
Step 2: Share ID Proof
Provide Aadhaar Cards/PAN Cards (or passports for foreigners) required to register the permit logs.
Step 3: Instant Permit
Our Ramnagar desk books the entry permit. You receive the official forest permission logs immediately.
Critical Zone Rules & Prohibitions
· Mobile Phones Prohibited: Cell phones are strictly banned inside core zones to protect wildlife habitats.
· No-Refund Policy: Forest department permits are strictly non-refundable and non-transferable once officially registered.
· Gate Deadlines: Safaris must exit gates before sunset. Strict timelines are enforced by forest wardens.
Quick facts
Entry gate:Phato Gate (Maldhan)
Season:Year-Round (subject to rain)
Safari Type:Jeep
Tiger Density:sitabani
Need Local Help?
Our office is based right in Ramnagar (base of Jim Corbett). We assist with permits, resort drop-offs, and gypsy configurations.
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