JIM CORBETT NATIONAL PARK
 Initiated and developed by Late Jim Corbett, the Jim Corbett National Park was set up in 1936. The park was grown into one of the tiger reserves in the country in 1973 with the launch of the Project Tiger scheme. The park is 201 square miles in area and attracts tourists for the large population of tigers, leopards and elephants. Considered as the home to the most precious wildlife in India, it accommodates around 110 tree species, 50 mammal species, 580 bird species and 25 reptile species. A tour to Jim Corbett National Park takes tourists to awe-inspiring landscapes and the thick cover of Sal forests surrounding the park. The Park is spread in two districts of Uttaranchal - Nainital and Pauri - in north India.
For its variety of landscapes, the park offers an ideal habitat for the several plant and animal species. It’s extensively known for the Bengal Tiger and the Asiatic Elephant and the 600 species of avifauna. Tourists here can see the Himalayan Palm Civet, Indian Gray Mongoose, Common Otter, Blacknaped Hare and Porcupine. Gharial or Mugger, leopards etc are some other animal species in the park. A tour to the park lends an opportunity to see the animals like Chital, Sambhar, and various other Deer species. A two-hour elephant safari and Jeep Safari would enable a complete exploration of the park.
Best time to visit
The best time to visit Jim Corbett National Park is from November 15 to June 15. During this time, the park remains open for tourists. From June 16 to November 14, the park remains closed for monsoon reasons.
The Facilities for Visitors
Well-trained Nature Guides would be there to help the tourists about the different routes and the wildlife at the national park. Taking along a Nature Guide with each vehicle is a ‘must do’ activity for visitors here. A Visitor Centre and Museum at Dhangarhi Gate are also there to facilitate a good visit to the park. Here tourists get a chance to take a glimpse of the history of past of the park through exhibits and models. Elephant rides are also available here at Dhikala, Khinanauli, Bijrani, Gairal and Jhirna which can be availed during mornings and evening. These rides immensely help tourists to exhaustively view the jungle, its wildlife, and landscape.
How to Reach
By Air
Phoolbagh in Pantnagar is 50-kms away from the park and is the nearest airport. Delhi, 300-kms away from the national park, is the nearest international airport.
By Rail
Ramnagar is the nearest railway station and tourists can easily catch a taxi or bus to reach the park.
By Road
To reach Corbett National Park, one can reach Dhikala which is 300-kms from Delhi, 145-kms from Lucknow and 51-kms from Ramnagar. The route from Delhi to Hapur-Murababad-Ramnagar would also take tourists to the park.
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