Sitabani Temple

Sitabani temple is the place of Goddess Sita, wife of, Lord Ram. Sitabani temple is located on 20 km away from Ramnagar. The temple organizes a large fair every year on the day of Ramnavami. It is believed to be the place that goddess Sita spent her day of exile in Sitabani forest near to Sitabani temple. The structure of Sitabani temple makes it the attractive monument in Jim Corbett. This temple has a great view, so don’t forget to click some awesome pictures from there.

Located at an approximate distance of 10 km from Ramnagar, Sitabani is a hard forest area but not the part of Corbett Tiger Reserve. Sitabani is heaven for bird watchers as the place is only spot where many species of feathered creatures beautify the environs of area. Apart from, the reserve provides an adobe to a good number of wildlife including barking deer, tigers, leopard, wild boars, elephant and king cobra. The place has historic importance too; associated with the epic Ramayana, it is said that Sitabani is the same place where Goddess Sita (wife of Lord Rama) spent her days of expulsion. Declared as buffer zone area by the forest officials only has two modes of transport - Elephant and Jeep Safari is allowed.

The tranquil surroundings of this temple provide a soothing effect to the mind. A natural spring flows through the temple which forms a small waterfall at the base of the temple. On the auspicious day of Ramnavami, a fair is organized every year and thousands of devotees throng the temple to seek divine blessings. Several amlaka stones, one headless dancing Ganesha sculpture, doorjamb, decorated columns carved slabs scattered near the present temple prove the antiquity of the site. This ancient temple is maintained by the Archeological survey of India.

The temple is included in the Sitabani jungle safari. The weary visitors take rest and soak oneself with nature at the temple. It is covered by lush and evergreen forests. The Sitabani temple in Jim Corbett is absolutely an ideal destination to spend a great time with family as well as dear ones. A visit to this mythologically significant temple should be in the list during your visit to Corbett.