Haldwani, April 26 -- Tourists visiting Jim Corbett National Park may soon be able to explore the wilderness for an entire day, with the state forest department proposing a 'full-day safari' on the lines of similar models in Ranthambore National Park and Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve, officials said. The full-day safari is proposed as an eco-tourism initiative and will be launched once the government finalises the fee structure, forest officials said. Corbett Tiger Reserve director Dr Saket Badola said the reserve remains one of the country's most preferred wildlife tourism destinations and the proposal follows growing demand from visitors for longer safari experiences. "The proposal was discussed during a meeting of the Corbett Foundation in Dehradun, where it received consensus. Steps are now being taken towards implementation". At present, safaris operate in seven tourism zones - Bijrani, Garjiya, Dhela, Jhirna, Durgadevi, Vatanvasa and Sonanadi-Pakhro - with separate morning and evening slots. Initially, the full-day safari is proposed in four zones - Bijrani, Garjiya, Dhela and Jhirna. Under the plan, tourists would enter the forest around sunrise and exit at sunset, with a break at designated forest rest houses or watchtowers between safari rounds. Birdwatching and information on wildlife diversity will also be part of the experience, officials said. htc...