JIM CORBETT NATIONAL PARK
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NAINITAL
Jim Corbett National Park is one of the most celebreated wildlife
reserve in India. This park is spread in Nainital, Pauri and Almora district of
Uttarakhand State of India. Corbett National Park is an amazing blend of high
hills, swamp, River side belts and green meadows covering an area of 522
kilometers at the foot hills of the greate himalayas and this makes the park a
heaven for wildlife adventures lovers.
This park is famous for variety of rare flora, wild animals, reptiles
and birds species. A pathway adorn with mango orchards leads one into a
complete different world housing a record number of 488 different species of
plants and 580 birds type. Moreover a plethora of 25 reptile species and 50
species of mammals are reasons enough to go personal with this wonderland.
Visitors are allowed May to June to visit Corbett National Park.
Corbett Park is one of the oldest National Park in Asia with over 1,300
sq kms of forests. A paradise for animal lovers, the park is enveloped with
riches of amazing structures of hills and grasslands and various flora and
fauna. It’s far from 300 Kms to Delhi.
The park is famous for his perfect habitat for the tiger, elephant, hog
deer and 600 odd species of birds out of the total 1200 species found in the
world makes it a perfect destination for bird–watchers. This is the perfect
viewing forest with open gypsy and Elephant safari and is one of the must visit
destinations in India.Jim Corbett National Park in the foothills of the Kumaon
Himalaya is one of the refreshing and thrilling winter escapes in North India.
Corbett National Park follows strict rules and regulations. All visitors
are expected to stand by the norms and write to keep the national park
evergreen with its wildlife and flora. Tourists cannot enter their own vehicles
into the park. Visitors must use a taxi number jeep to enjoy Jeep Safari inside
the park. Permit for those jeeps are issued by Corbett Tiger Reserve. Visitors
must hire an authorised wildlife guide during their travel. There is no fuel
station beyond Ramnagar. So should refuel you vehicles before entering the
park.
Trekking is strictly prohibited inside the park except at some fix
places. Specific tracks are maintained for visitors to enjoy the photography
and some refreshments. Driving off track is not allowed for safety reason. The
gates are closed at sunset and no night driving is allowed.
Avoid light colours such as white, pink, red, yellow and blue. You
should wear dark shaded cloths such as brown and green shaded cloths are best
suitable to make chance see animals and less disturbing to the environment.
The months of November through June are the perfect time to visit
Corbett National Park as the park remains open to tourists during these periods
only. The park is kept closed as the monsoon season approaches. The main reason
for closure of the park during rest of the year is that the roads inside the
park get washed away due to rain. The repair work starts after the monsoon and
ends only by November till the roads are back in motorable condition.
By Rail
Ramnagar is the only nearest railway station to Jim Corbett National
Park. A direct train to Ramnagar runs from Delhi. Alternatively, one can reach
up to Haldwani/Kashipur/Kathgodam and come to Ramnagar by road. Taxis are
easily available from these stations.
By Road
The small city Ramnagar has a very good road network that connects the
different cities of India. Uttarakhand state government buses ply at a short
interval of time from Delhi, Moradabad, Haldwani that reaches directly
Ramnagar. Corbett is only 15 Kms from Ramnagar town. The surface drive from
Delhi to Corbett takes approximate five and half hours. The designated approach
routes are:
