Jhirna Forest Rest House
Accommodation in Jhirna Forest Rest House
This rest station is located right next to the southern boundary of the park. The Jhirna Forest Rest House is located on the road from Ramnagar to Kalagarh that runs east-west through the park. The landscape is drier than in Dhikala and the vegetation is mostly scrub. Jirna was an agricultural village until 1994 when it was successfully relocated under the Tiger Project. Abandoned farmland is gradually being returned to a wild state and managed to develop grassland habitats. The nearby terrain consists of numerous alleys and narrow gorges running through the typical Shiwalik landscape. The hills north of Jirna are covered with thick patches of bamboo. Apart from being a good habitat for the tiger, leopard, and deer, the place also hosts other interesting mammals like the sloth bear and the wild boar. A variety of birds can also be observed here.
In the Jhirna zone, there is only one forest lodge with 4 rooms where tourists can stay overnight. But a maximum of 2 rooms can be booked at a time for a maximum of 3 nights at a time. All rooms have a double bed and an attached bathroom. However, the rooms are spacious and the bathrooms are clean, but there are very few amenities in the room. So if you are looking for a luxury holiday, the hotel is not for you. This forest guest house is an ideal accommodation for true wildlife lovers who can stay in the jungle with minimal amenities. There is no electricity here except for solar power for limited use.
How to Reach Jhirna Forest Lodge?
1. The names, age, gender and identity document number (driving license / PAN card / voter ID card / passport) of each person are required.
2. 50% amount of the total value of the package in order to be able to submit the application.
3. Room availability is confirmed 40 days prior to arrival date.
4. The balance payment must be deposited after we confirm the availability.
5. In case of no available rooms, the advance payment will be refunded.
5. We make reservations only for the rest station. We are not responsible for the quality of services at the rest station which is managed by the forest department.
More Details About Jhirna FRH
Jungle Safari Can be done with registered jeeps. It is mandatory to take registered wildlife guides on all wildlife tours. Chaurs (Grasslands) Around Jirna there is a large chaur (grassland) known as Laldhang Chaur. It is a favored area of wild herbivores like elephants and deer. Flora and Fauna The terrain consists of large open grasslands popularly known as Chaur. Its topography is mostly of dry deciduous type with secondary forests. There are many natural streams in the area. Streambeds are warm and accessible for exploration. There are rock ledges along the streams that can be a good spot for birdwatching.
One of the best places to spot tigers in their natural habitat, this is a must-visit area for wildlife lovers. Opening and Closing Times Jirna Tourist Zone however remains open for day safaris throughout the year, subject to road and weather conditions.
A large population of wild elephants and sloth bears also attracts wildlife lovers to this area. Along with the wildlife, this area has an amazing landscape with large grasslands known as Chaur. Normally, Chaur is a favorable place for herbivores like elephants and deers which further attract carnivores like the tiger. The area has many riverbeds with warm streams and rock edges, making it an ideal spot for birdwatching. Various species of birds are found in this place, making it the best area for ornithologists. The best thing about the Jirna area is that it remains open throughout the year for day safaris, weather permitting.