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Nearest Tourist Destinations : Ramnagar,
Nainital, Dehradun.
When to Visit : From November 15 to June 15.
About Corbett National Park
Located at the foothills of the lofty Himalayas in the state of
Uttranchal is the Corbett National Park, India's first and finest
national park. The Corbett National Park inhabits a wide variety of
rare and endangered flora & fauna. Corbett is famous for its
population of Tigers, Leopards and Elephants. Once a popular hunting
ground of the British, the Corbett National Park was named after the
late Jim Corbett, the legendary hunter- turned wildife
conservationist, who spent most of his years in this area and
contributed in shaping the park. Corbett National Park was
established in the year 1936, as the Hailey National Park. With the
help of the World Wildlife Fund, Project Tiger was launched in
Corbett National Park in the year 1973 and this park was one of the
first such tiger reserves in the country.
Major Attractions in Corbett National Park
The Vegetation
Corbett National Park comprises of hilly and riverine areas,
temporary marshy depressions, plateaus and ravines. The lower region
is covered by the Sal trees, and the higher regions have a larger
variety of plants and trees. In the remote regions, there are Chir,
anauri and Bakli. Also found in various parts of the park are
different varieties of bamboo.
The Animals
Tiger is the major attraction of the area. Apart from Tigers,
Elephants, Leopards / Panthers, Jungle cats, Fishing Cats, Leopard
cats, Himalayan black bears, Sloth bears, Deers, Hog deer, Barking
deer, Ghorals, Wild Boars, Pangolins, Jackals, Martens, Dholes,
Civets, Mongooses, Otters, Hares, Porcupines, Chital (spotted deer),
Sambar deer, Macaques, Langurs and Blue Bulls (Nilgais) are some of
the species which are found here.
The Birds
Corbett has nearly 600 bird species. The park area is home to
Herons, Darters, Cormorants, Lapwings, Paradise Flycatchers, Munias,
Weaver birds, Fishing eagles, Serpent eagles, Spotted Eagles, Black
throated Payas, Mynas, Jungle Fowl, Vultures, Thrushes, Barbets,
Peacocks, peahens, Kingfishers, migrant Gulls, Moorhens, Ducks,
Geese, Sandpipers, Nightjars, Doves, Plovers, Black necked Storks,
Parakeets, Owls, Cuckoos, Woodpeckers, Wagtails, Black winged Kits,
Drongos, Chir Pheasants, Kalij Pheasants, Grebes, Grey Lags, Snipes,
Harriers, Ospreys, Minivets, Babblers, Hornbills, falcons and Stone
Curlews.
Getting There
Air : Phoolbagh, Pantnagar at a distance of 50 km is the nearest
airport.
Rail : Ramnagar is on the broad gauge track from where the road
transport options have to be availed to reach the park. For faster
trains and connections to other parts of India change at Moradabad.
Road : Ramnagar is served by frequent buses to and from Nainital and
Ranikhet, 112 km north. Delhi Transport corporation also runs semi
deluxe services.
Accommodation
Some good quality accommodations are available near Ramnagar. A
range of tourist accommodation is available at Corbett's main
campsite in Dhikala, which includes three-room cabins, forest rest
houses, huts, tents and log hut dormitories. In addition, there are
Forest Rest houses at Khinanauli, Sarpduli, Gairal, Sultan, Bijrani,
Malani, Kanda, Dhela and Jhirna. There are also some private lodges
and resorts outside the Park.
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