Mobile phones are completely banned during safaris in Corbett National Park, the rule will come into effect from February 5.:Jim Corbett National Park: Mobile phones are strictly prohibited during safaris in Corbett National Park. This new rule will take effect on February 5th.

News Topical, Digital Desk : A major and important decision has been made regarding wildlife tourism in Corbett National Park. In compliance with a Supreme Court order, mobile phones are now completely banned during safaris in the Corbett Tiger Reserve. This new rule will come into effect on February 5th. Corbett's Deputy Director, Rahul Mishra, stated that instructions have been issued to prohibit tourists from carrying mobile phones during safaris in all national parks and tiger reserves across the country. The Corbett administration has completed all necessary preparations to implement this order.

Lockers are being made for depositing mobile phones.

To this end, special lockers have been created at the safari gates to deposit mobile phones. Day visitors will have their mobile phones deposited at the entrance and returned upon their return from the safari. Similarly, overnight visitors will have their mobile phones deposited at the gate and sent to a sealed locker, which they can use in their rooms. Upon returning from overnight stays, their mobile phones will also be sealed and returned to the gate, where they will be returned to the visitors. However, during the safari, visitors must leave their mobile phones in their rooms.

Decisions to protect tourists and wildlife

According to the Corbett administration, this decision was taken keeping in mind the safety of both tourists and wildlife. Often, the location of tigers and other wildlife is shared via mobile phones, which not only increases pressure on the animals but can also endanger the safety of tourists.

Furthermore, due to the limited zoom of mobile cameras, tourists often get too close to wildlife in an attempt to take better photos or videos, which can prove dangerous at any time. Corbett National Park has major tourist zones such as Jhirna, Dhela, Bijrani, Garjia, Dhikala, and Durgadevi. Of these, Dhikala zone is considered the most popular for overnight stays.

Request not to bring mobile phones with you

The administration has appealed to day visitors not to bring mobile phones with them, as the Corbett administration will not be responsible for the loss, breakage, or damage of mobile phones deposited at the gate. This decision is considered a strict but necessary step towards wildlife conservation, improving both the natural environment and security of the forest.