Where is the Corbett National Park?
The Corbett National Park is located in the state of Uttaranchal in the
northern part of India. It lies in the foothills of the Himalayas,
attracting countless number of tourists, travellers and nature enthusiasts.
It is at a distance of 115 km from Nainital.
What is it famous for?
The Corbett National Park is famous for its wild population of tigers,
leopards, elephants and large cats. Established in the year 1936, it is
India's first national park and first sanctuary to come under the Project
Tiger.
How
will you gain access?
The nearest airport lies at Phoolbagh, Pantnagar, at a distance of 50 km.
Delhi, at a distance of 300 km, is the closest International airport.
Ramnagar is located on the broad gauge track from where there are bus
services available to reach the park. From Nainital and Ranikhet, there are
buses available to get to Ramnagar.
What is the best time?
The best time to visit the Corbett National Park is between the months of
November and June. The park remains closed from June 16 to November 14.
During this period, the monsoons flood the riverbed, cutting the fragile
road links.
What are the activities in store?
» Safaris
The chief safaris of the region are elephant safari and jeep safari. To
explore and enjoy are the amazing wildlife and the rich varieties of flora.
Riding an elephant, It's truly awesome to watch the wildlife at close
quarters. You can also chose to go on a jeep safari which is no less
promising and adventuresome.
» Bird Watching
The
Corbett National Park boasts of around 600 species of birds including the
migratory birds as well. It gives an excellent opportunity to watch and
enjoy its numerous species of birds.
» Nature Walk
To get up close and personal with the excellent wildlife of the region, you
can also opt for a walk. It's simply breathtaking either you walk through a
nature reserve or ramble through the untouched wild zones.
What constitutes the flora, fauna and avifauna?
The Corbett National Park is not only famous for its wildlife but also for
its exotic population of flora. It is one of the most verdant national parks
of the country. The important flora of the region include Sal (Shorea
robusta), Sheesham (Dalbergia sissoo), Kanju (Holoptelea integrifloia), Ber
(Zizyphus mauritians), Dhak (Butea monosperma) and Bael (Aegle marmelos).
Apart from being famous for its tigers, the park has a good number of
elephants, leopards, deer, wild boars, leopard cats, jungle cats and fishing
cats. Sloth bear can be found in the lower regions of the park, while black
bear is seen in the higher hilly areas. Other animal inmates of the park
include wild dog, jackal, palm civet, Indian gray mongoose, common otter,
hare, porcupine, goat antelopes, Langur and rhesus monkeys.
The Corbett National Park is also very rich in its avian population. The
Zoological Suvey of India has recorded over 585 species of native and
migratory birds here.
What are the other attraction?
» Ramnagar
The town of Ramnagar is set amidst the dense forests in the Terai region.
It is popular as a fishing camp in the Corbett National Park. It's a
must-visit spot for the tourists and travellers.
» Lohachaur
15 km from the river Kosi, is the place called Lohachaur. Here, sports
enthusiasts have a wide scope of angling and fishing. A fishing trip can
also be booked.
