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Welcome to Jim Corbett National Park

Jim Corbett National Park in India is one of the most well-known wildlife sanctuaries. Fun fact, it is the first national park in India to ever exist! Known by the name of the legendary hunter and conservationist Jim Corbett, it has covered an area of 520 square kilometers at the foothills of the Himalayas in Uttarakhand. Set up in the year 1936, it was christened Hailey National Park. The name was later changed to Jim Corbett National Park in recognition of the struggles of Jim Corbett in the area of Wildlife conservation. With more than 500 species of plants, the Park is home to 600 species of birds and a variety of animals including the elusive Bengal tiger, leopards, elephants, and deer. Corbett National Park is nothing but a paradise for wildlife lovers or nature lovers who wish to get drenched not just with drops of adventure but also relax in the lap of nature. Book a Jim Corbett trip with your friends now!

What to expect in Jim Corbett National Park?

Corbett National Park in Uttarakhand is one of the top tourist places in Uttarakhand which allures travelers across the globe. People come from different regions here to satisfy their adventurous souls.

Gharial

In Ramganga, a river in Jim Corbett National Park, more than 400 gharials may be found swimming.

Royal Bengal Tiger

The Royal Bengal Tiger is one of the famous types of animals that call Jim Corbett their home.

Gharial Tiger
Royal Bengal Tiger

Our Top-Notch Services

Corbett Park India is an attempt to give our guests an incredible experience. We strive to offer services that will meet all your needs so that you can spend a hassle-free and rejuvenating vacation. Our safari-booking service shall let the visitors explore the rich wildlife of the park with safety and comfort in our well-maintained vehicles, guided by experienced naturalists. We also offer Corbett tour packages to explore the park in a guided mode so that no attraction within the park gets left out on your visit. Our hotel booking services stretch to include luxury resorts and budget-friendly hotels that are opportunely situated near the park. Our Dhikala booking service gives the ultimate chance to live at the Dhikala Forest Lodge for an inimitable experience bound to give you an extremely rare opportunity to feel the wilderness of the park at close range.

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Animals in Jim Corbett National Park

Tiger reserve

Corbett National Park is one of the most visited tourist destinations among the people as the place is rich in flora and fauna. Corbett Tiger Reserve is the second largest Tiger reserve in India after Sunderbans. The park was Established in 1936 as Hailey National Park. The entire area is spread over 500 sq. kms. The whole area is full of river belt, hills, marshy depressions, large lakes, and grasslands. Jim Corbett National Park is one of those rare national tiger reserves where night stay is allowed.

You can enjoy an evening of wildlife, and roam around in the lap of nature on an Elephant back or an open jeep. Apart from tigers, You will find leopards, wild elephants, and crocodiles.So, for the wildlife buffs, this is indeed the most sought-after place as many film shootings too have taken place here. Corbett National Park is located in the Nainital District of Uttarakhand. In winters, the temperature goes as low as 4-5 degrees while in summer, the temperature is shade over 30 degrees at max. Most mornings at Jim Corbet are foggy.

Asian Elephants

All About Asian Elephants

Corbett Tiger Reserve has about 700 Asian elephants. They are part of migratory population that also lives in Rajaji National Park. Earlier, there were much fewer elephants in Jim Corbett National Park but their population and number in Jim Corbett park has increased significantly in recent decades. loading="lazy" although, elephants are present throughout Jim Corbett National Park, elephants are most easily sighted in Dhikala chaur, Phulai chaur, Bijrani and Jhirna zone of Jim Corbett National Park.

Elephants are social and live in groups consisting of females and their young and are led by eldest and most experienced FEMALE. Adult males usually travel alone and associate with female herds for mating.

Royal Bengal Tiger

Royal Bengal Tiger

The Royal Bengal Tiger is one of the famous types of animals that call Jim Corbett their home. On April 1st, 1973, India’s tiger conservation programme was launched in Jim Corbett’s forest. The Royal Bengal tigers are difficult to notice since the reserve is covered with a variety of vegetation that provides camouflage and cover. Additionally, this dense jungle and Ramganga River provide the ideal hunting grounds for tigers looking for their prey.

Sambar Deer

Sambar Deer

The biggest deer in Jim Corbett National Park is the sambar. The majority of its body is a consistent grayish-brown, except for creamy white patches on the back and under the tail. Males have thick manes on their necks and antlers that can grow to be 1 m long. Sambar are mostly found in deep forests and spend most of their time alone. But occasionally gather in small groups during the mating season.

Its body is largely a uniform greyish-brown in colour, except for creamy white on backsides and under-tail areas. Males have antlers up to 1 m long that are periodically shed and replaced. Male sambar also have dense manes on their necks.

Spotted Deer

Spotted Deer

The most prevalent deer species in Jim Corbett National Park is the Chital or spotted deer. They are quite attractive with distinctive white dots on their reddish-brown body. Only male chital have antlers which can reach up to the length of 1m. The primary food source for them is grass, however, they also rely on flowers, fruits, and leaves from the forested regions.

They prefer to graze in short grasslands with little shelter, to keep an eye out for predators.

Gharial

Indian Gharial

One of the world's biggest and most endangered crocodiles is the gharial, which can only be found on the Indian subcontinent. The gharial's thin snout is designed to consume fish. Invertebrates and insects may be consumed by young gharials. In Ramganga, a river in Jim Corbett National Park, more than 400 gharials may be found swimming in its deep pools or soaking in the sun on its banks.

Adult male gharials have a rounded growth on the tip of their snouts, called a ghara. It enhances vocal communication by acting as a resonator that prdouces a loud buzzing call. The ghara is also a visual stimulus for females during the breeding season and helps with the production of bubbles during courtship displays. Males begin to develop their gharas around 10 years of age.

How to Reach Corbett

It is also easiest to reach Jim Corbett National Park in Uttarakhand because it is easily accessible through the transport network. Below are the best routes to the park:

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Jim Corbett By Road

Corbett National Park is well connected by road to all major cities in Uttarakhand and its adjoining states. You can either drive down to the park or hire a bus. The park is well-linked to destinations like Delhi, Nainital, Rishikesh, and Haridwar, thus often proving to be the best weekend getaway option.

train

Jim Corbett by Train

The nearest railway station is Ramnagar. The park is located 12 km away from the railway station. Ramnagar has regular services to major cities like Delhi, Lucknow, and Moradabad. Local transport like taxis or buses from the railway station connect to the park

airplane

Jim Corbett By Air

The closest airport to the park is that of Pantnagar. It is located at a distance of about 80 km from the park. The airport is well connected to Delhi and other cities of importance. Hire a taxi or take a bus from the airport to reach the park.

Safari Zones in Jim Corbett National Park

Corbett tiger reserve

Corbett National Park is divided into eight ecotourism zones to properly manage the tourism activities in the tiger reserve area. These zones are the Dhikala zone, Bijrani zone, Jhirna Zone, Garjiya Zone, Sitabani Zone, Pakhro Zone, Dhela zone, and Durga Devi zone. The safari tour is organized in two shifts by the forest officials of Corbett tiger reserve in all of the ecotourism zones. A limited number of safari jeeps are allowed in every zone to ensure proper distribution of tourist flow in all the zones. Each zone has its own natural charm with its specific landscape beauty and wildlife. However, the tiger sighting is more or less equal in every zone along with a little bit of difference in topography as all the zones are part of the same geographical land.

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