Corbett

Named after Jim Corbett, the legendary hunter naturalist, the Corbett National Park, is believed to be one of the finest habitats of the tiger in India.Nestled in the foothills of the Himalayas, the park extends over a tract of 520 sq. km.

A large valley with forested ridges, the Ramganga river winds through its entire length and dense sal and deciduous forests cover the park area. Over 50 mammals, 580 birds and 25 reptile species have been listed in Corbett, but it is most famous for the ever-elusive Tiger. The National Park was set up in 1973 and chosen for Project Tiger, of the World Wildlife Fund. Wildlife population includes Elephants, the Leopard and smaller Cats, Sambar; Chital the beautiful spotted Deer, Barking deer, Wild Boar, Sloth and Himalayan Black Bear and Crocodiles.

Main Attraction:

Dhikala
At the heart of the core area, where the tourist complex is situated, is a favourite viewing area. It is located at the edge of a grassy plateau, and perches high above the Ramganga reservoir. Deer and wild boar fearlessly roam in the compounds.

Corbett National Park
This first national park of India was named after the Anglo-Indian hunter of man-eating tigers and leopards,who became a conservationist. Opt for dawn and dusk elephant safaris through dense forests, some on steep slopes, swift-flowing rivers, grassy plains stretching between the Garhwal and Kumaon Shivalik ranges. You might spot a tiger, though theyre nocturnal creatures, and see herds of wild elephant resting like charcoal grey boulders. There are also long snouted, fish-eating gharial crocodiles and their heavier cousins, the mugger; plenty of sambar, chital, hog and barking deer. More than 400 species of birds inhabit the park.

How to Reach

Corbett National Park is well connected by rail, road and air. By air, the nearest airport is Pantnagar at 110 Km and is well connected to different parts of the country. By rail, the nearest railhead is Ramnagar at 51 Km and the nearest meter gauge railhead is Haldwani. By road, this is the most preferred mode of travel to Corbett. The route from Delhi traverses Hapur-Moradabad-Ramnagar.