About Baanu Holidays

We are a travel team based in Ramnagar, the town at the gates of Jim Corbett National Park. We help travellers plan and book their full Corbett trip — safari, resort stay, transport and sightseeing — from one local team that knows this place well.

WHO WE ARE

Your local Jim Corbett travel team — based in Ramnagar

We help travellers from across India and abroad plan and book their Corbett trip: jeep and canter safaris, Dhikala night stays, forest rest houses, resorts, transport and complete tour packages.

We are not a big online portal or a distant travel agency. We work on the ground here in Ramnagar, which means when you ask us which zone is best right now, or whether a resort is actually good value, you get a straight answer based on real experience — not a brochure.

What we are not: Baanu Holidays is not the Forest Department, the Jim Corbett Tiger Reserve administration, a government authority, or a permit-issuing body. Official safari permits and forest rest-house bookings are issued only by the Forest Department. We assist with planning and booking; we don't claim to be the official platform.

MEET THE TEAM

The people who plan
and look after your trip

Prem Prakash

FOUNDER

Khushi

Operation Manager

Ramesh Chandra Joshi

Safari Head

Manoj Mehra

sales Executive

WHAT WE DO

Your whole Corbett trip, handled in one place

Jeep safari booking — we arrange your permit, zone, jeep and guide so you don't have to deal with the process yourself
Dhikala stays — the most in-demand experience in Corbett; we know the availability windows and how to get you in
Resort bookings — handpicked stays matched to your group size and budget
Tour packages — ready-made or fully customised trips for families and wildlife lovers
Transport on demand — pickup from Delhi or Ramnagar, and local sightseeing cabs arranged

WHAT WE ARE HONEST ABOUT

We'd rather tell you upfront

Limited Permits: Safari permits release in limited numbers and sell out fast. Early booking is highly recommended.

No Guarantees: Tiger sightings are never guaranteed. We suggest the best zones, but it's a real wild forest.

Private Agency: We are a private travel agency, not the government portal. We assist with full trip planning.

Transparent Pricing: Prices online change by season. We always confirm the final all-in price before you pay.

WHY TRAVELLERS CHOOSE US

Local, transparent, reliable

Local expertise

Real, on-the-ground knowledge of Corbett, not brochure copy.

Transparency

Clear inclusions, honest advice, and no misleading claims.

Personalised planning

Every trip built around your dates, budget and interests.

Reliable support

A physical office in Ramnagar and a team you can actually reach.

Local team in Ramnagar — we know the gates, zones, and resorts first-hand
Honest recommendations — we suggest what fits your trip, not what earns us the most
Fast replies — most enquiries answered within minutes on WhatsApp

No prepayment to enquire — check availability and pricing for free
Transparent pricing — clear all-in quotes with no hidden charges
Real support throughout — reachable on WhatsApp during your trip

HOW WE WORK

Four simple steps

1 Tell us your plan: Share your dates and group size. WhatsApp is fastest.
2 We share options: Real availability, zone suggestions and clear pricing.
3 Confirm and pay: Once happy, we lock in your safari and resort securely.
4 We stay reachable: ID rules & details sent in advance. We support you till checkout.

OUR PROMISE

Honest expectations, every time

"We'll always tell you what's realistic, explain what depends on Forest Department availability, and price things clearly.

We'd rather set honest expectations than over-promise — because a trip planned on facts is a trip you'll actually enjoy."

- Prem Prakash
Founder, Baanu Holidays

COMMON QUESTIONS

Good to know

Do you charge a booking fee? +

No. Our service is free to use. You pay the resort and safari rates — no extra agent fee on top.

Can you help if I only need a safari and already have a resort? +

Yes. We can arrange just the safari for you — permits, jeep, guide and zone selection — even if you've booked your stay separately.

Do you only cover Jim Corbett? +

We specialise in Jim Corbett, but we can also help with travel arrangements to nearby destinations like Nainital, Ranikhet and Kausani.

What if I need to cancel or change? +

We'll guide you through the cancellation and refund process as per resort and Forest Department policies. Just let us know as early as possible.