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Jim Corbett National Park

Uttarakhand

Renamed from Ramganga to Jim Corbett National Park, it is an ode to the hunter-turned conservationist and author, Colonel Jim Corbett. Located in the foothills of the mighty Himalayas, Corbett is one of the most scenic national parks with rich bio-diversity. Tigers, Asian Elephants, Leopards, Sloth Bears, Asiatic Black Bears, Deer, Crocodiles, Gharials, King Cobras, Golden Mahseer and over 580 species of birds, Corbett is a haven for wildlife enthusiasts.

The stand out point here is the accommodation inside the forest, in the Government managed rest houses. Located beautifully, every rest house is a masterpiece, but it is Dhikala which is preferred due to its strategic location next to the river, attracting a lot of big and small wildlife.

Best Time to Go

December – May

Flights

New Delhi (DEL)

Avg. Climate

0°C – 40°C

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About Jim Corbett national Park

India’s first and finest park spread over 520 sq. km. along the banks of the Ramganga river, just 300 km. northeast of New Delhi in the foothills of the Great Himalayas, is Corbett National Park. It was initially established as Hailey National Park on August 8, 1936, in honor of Sir Malcolm Hailey, the then governor of the United Provinces. Its name was later changed to Ramganga National Park in 1952.

It was in 1956 that the park’s name was changed for a final time to Jim Corbett National Park, in honor and memory of late James Edward Corbett; the legendary hunter turned conservationist, naturalist-turned-author, and photographer who had helped in setting up the park and demarcating its boundaries. With the highest density of Tigers in the country – approximately one every 5 sq.km., it was Corbett where the prestigious “Project Tiger” was first kicked in action in the year 1973.

Geographical Details

Altitude: 400m – 1220m above mean sea level

Vegetation: High Density Sal Forest, Riverine Forest, Mixed Dry Deciduous forests and Grasslands. 

Water Resources: Ramganga, Sonanadi, Palain, Mandal, Sona and Kosi River

Core Area: 520 sq. km

Buffer Area: 797 sq. km

Coordinates: 29.5300° N to 78.7747° E

Rainfall: 1400-2800mm

Temperature: Minimum 5℃ (Winter) to Maximum 36℃ (Summer)

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Jim Corbett national park is regarded as one of the true bird parks of the world. Out of the 2,060 species and subspecies of birds recorded in the Indian subcontinent, over 600 species/subspecies of birds have been recorded from Corbett at one time or another. This number is greater than the total number of bird species found in Europe and represents around one-fourth of the available diversity found in India. Out of the 69 species of raptors found in India, 49 can be seen in Corbett making it a striking element of the local avifauna.

Varied topography and vegetation give Corbett a rich diversity in habitats and natural beauty. While dense stands of sal cloak the higher ridges, mixed deciduous forests are found throughout the Park and over 110 varieties of trees, 51 species of shrubs, and over 33 kinds of bamboos and grasses are seen here..

Popular Fauna at Jim Corbett National Park

Tiger - Corbett Species
Royal Bengal Tiger

His majesty, the national animal of India. The Royal Bengal Tiger is considered by many naturalists as one of the most powerful apex predators. You catch a glimpse of this big cat in action at the Corbett National Park.

Jim Corbett National Park - Elephant - Corbett Species
Asian Elephant

It is the largest land mammal on the Asian continent. They inhabit dry to wet forest and grassland habitats in 13 range countries spanning Southeast Asia. Asian elephants have adapted to surviving on resources that vary based on the area.

Yellow Throated Marten - Corbett Species
Yellow Throated Martens

It is a medium-sized carnivore, closely related to the weasel and otter. This mainly diurnal species is both terrestrial and arboreal in habits. Its diet is wide-ranging and includes a variety of small vertebrate prey, such as squirrels and reptiles.

Safaris at Jim Corbett National Park

Jeep Safari:
A jeep safari is the most preferred option, available in zones such as Dhikala, Bijrani, Jhirna, Dhela, and Durga Devi. It allows for close wildlife encounters and scenic exploration during morning and evening sessions.

Canter Safari:
The canter safari operates only in the Dhikala Zone, accommodating larger groups. It offers a comfortable and extended wildlife experience, ideal for observing the park’s diverse flora and fauna.

Walking Safari:
Available in select buffer zones, a walking safari allows visitors to explore the forest on foot, guided by trained experts, providing an intimate and educational experience of Corbett’s natural beauty.

Accommodations at Jim Corbett

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Another great wildlife safari Three years after our last trip we ventured to India once more to indulge in Wildlife - this time Lions of Gir, tigers of Corbett, Rhino’s etc of Kaziranga. We saw focus animals on each drive and none of them disappointed. Excellent naturalist guides in all three parks. The lions were fabulous, even saw young cubs, and thanks to a sharp eyed guide, a leopard (our first and only over two trips to India) in first half hour whilst it was still dark! Corbett was to also include some focus on Jim Corbett (his houses, Nainital) as well as tigers. We had the same guide as in 2023, who again was excellent. One hiccup was missing out on one safari because of a mismatch for the opening hours for the Jim Corbett museum and Nainital. Instead we were taken down to river for a birding walk, with an amount refunded. Nainital is a beautiful hill town, and very glad to have done that as we had not included any additional sightseeing to our itinerary. The Corbett museum was good though tired but could be a whole lot better - think museum studies uni students etc becoming involved. Jim Corbett national park and Dhikala lodge were excellent. Tiger sightings on each drive- including a tiger swimming/walking across the river and also a tiger drinking from a water source on the road in front of us. Those guides just know where the tigers will come out of the forest or grassland. In Kaziranga we saw sooo many rhino’s, and maybe 2 days would be sufficient, but we went to different locations and over the three days saw rhinos elephants, deer, monkeys, many birds, and even lucky to see “the golden tiger”. Our hotel was wonderful, food was delicious and we even organised a couple of massages in our room. All in all another successful trip organised by Nature Safari India.
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