RAMNAGAR: The Bhandarpani and Kaladhungi tourism zones in the Ramnagar forest division are being prepared for reopening this week after rain damaged routes leading to the areas.
The 2 zones were not opened on their scheduled date of 15 October because repair work was required on the damaged roads. Officials are now restoring the routes so that safari operations can begin for tourists.
Sitawani zone already open
The Sitawani, Bhandarpani and Kaladhungi zones of the Ramnagar forest division are closed during the monsoon season. They are generally reopened after the monsoon ends, with 15 October set as the scheduled opening date.
This year, the Sitawani zone opened to tourists on 15 October. The Bhandarpani and Kaladhungi zones remained closed because the condition of their routes had deteriorated after the recent rainfall.
The Ramnagar forest division lies next to Corbett Tiger Reserve, making its tourism zones part of the area’s wildlife safari circuit. The reopening of the 2 delayed zones will give visitors access to more safari areas once the repair work is complete.
Repairs underway
Ankit Badola, sub-divisional officer of the Ramnagar forest division, said repair work in the zones was progressing quickly. He said preparations were underway to open both zones to tourists this week.
The available information does not specify the exact reopening day or provide details about the extent of the route damage. Visitors will therefore need to rely on the forest division’s official confirmation before planning a safari in Bhandarpani or Kaladhungi.
Conclusion
Bhandarpani and Kaladhungi are expected to reopen this week after repairs to rain-damaged routes, while Sitawani is already open following the monsoon closure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Which tourism zones are expected to open this week?
Bhandarpani and Kaladhungi in the Ramnagar forest division are expected to open this week.
Q. Why were the 2 zones not opened on 15 October?
Recent rainfall damaged routes in the Bhandarpani and Kaladhungi zones, so they were not opened on the scheduled date.
Q. Which zone has already opened to tourists?
The Sitawani zone opened to tourists on 15 October.
Q. When are these zones normally closed?
The Sitawani, Bhandarpani and Kaladhungi zones are closed during the monsoon season.
Q. Who provided the update on the reopening preparations?
Ankit Badola, the sub-divisional officer of the Ramnagar forest division, provided the update.
Q. Has an exact reopening day been announced?
The available information says the 2 zones are planned to open this week but does not specify an exact day.
