Jim Corbett National Park – It Is A Paradise For Animal Lovers

JIM CORBETT NATIONAL PARK

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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:

Bhimtal Hill Station - It Is Named After The Legendary Bhima Of Mahabharata

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Located at an altitude of 4,500 feet in the Nainital District of Uttarakhand, Bhimtal is a popular hill-station for leisure tourists and honeymooning couples alike.

Bhimtal is named after the legendary Bhima of Mahabharata,bhimtal is a beautiful lake centered amidst green mountains.there is an ancient Bhimeshwara Mahadev Temple on the banks of Bhimtal which was built by Bhima during the exile period of the Pandavas.

 Blessed with a pleasant climate and breath-taking natural beauty spanning the length of Naukuchiatal Lake, the mountain valley and the reserve forest, hosting a variety of beautiful and colorful birds and exotic wildlife, Bhimtal offers a well-deserved break from the frenetic pace of life.

Easily accessible from Nainital, Dehradun, Haridwar and Rishikesh, Bhimtal has many tourist attractions of historical as well as spiritual significance such as Hanuman Garhi, Folk Culture Museum, Hidimba Parvat and lots more, in close proximity to make your travel itinerary complete.

Bhimtal lake is kept clean because of increasing tourist inflow. And every year, new activities are coming up to ensure that tourists get enough to enjoy the place.

Boating, Kayaking, zorbing etc are offered in the lake.

Bhimtal is also growing very fast and it will be another Nainital in few years, with lot of concrete buildings all around. As you move towards Almora/Sattal, you see lot of new colonies coming up in Bhimtal.

 The valley on the left of this road is almost full of huge houses. This place is preferred by lot of Delhites for building their houses because of reachability.

Bhimtal is 295 kilometers from Delhi and it's a beautiful journey, especially during monsoons. 

During summers, you find lot of mango laden trees on the way. Away from the screeching noise of the city and crowded hills stations, Bhimtal Lake is a spot of solitude, tranquility and beauty. The pristine lake much bigger in size than Naini Lake.

By Air

Raipur Airport is the nearest airport that sits in the state’s capital. Bhimtal does not have an individual airport. Hiring a Bhimtal travel guide, you get to know everything regarding the routes and popular destinations as well as hotels.

By Train

The railway stations that connect this town to various places include Bhilai Power House Railway Station, Bhilai Nagar Railway Station, and Bhilai Railway Station. The Durg Railway Station is another one which is the most popular.

By Bus

You can also take an Uttarakhand Volvo bus to reach Bhimtal by road

NAINITAL

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Nainital is located in the Kumaon division of Uttarakhand and gets its name from the Naini lake. The city’s charm is only added to with the hundreds of ancient temples and peaks with amazing views of the mountains in the backdrop.

 The place is set in a valley containing the pear-shaped Naini lake, approximately two miles in circumference and surrounded by mountains.

Nainital and are generally considered pleasant for a day sightseeing.

This is also the best time to enjoy boat ride as the weather is favourable. Sometimes, especially during the months of May and June, the afternoon can be quite hot and hence it is advisable to go for boating after 4pm. 

The average temperature at this time varies between 10 degree Celsius and 25 degree Celsius.

In May and June the town usually gets very crowded due to the rush of tourists escaping the hot summer of the plains, but the temperatures are cool and in the range of 30 degrees C during the day time.

 If you plan on visiting Nainital at this time be aware that hotels get sold out soon so it would be advisable to make your hotel bookings well in advance. 

For the adventurous there are beautiful trekking trails to Naina Peak and Tiffins Top. You can also take a ride in cable car to Snow View from where you can enjoy the splendid view of Nanda Devi. Rock climbing at Bada Pathar is another activity that you can enjoy here. 

Nainital with its beautiful landscape and stunning views of the surrounding mountains is an ideal place for your next vacation if you want to combine a bit of adventure with some peaceful moments.

According to historical records, Nainital was discovered by a British sugar merchant named P. Barron. The merchant was so deeply enthralled by the lake settlement and its forested surrounding that he came back with a sailing boat and built a house named Pilgrim’s Cottage.

By Air

The nearest airport is at Pantnagar, 72 kms from Nainital. There are connecting bus services and private taxis plying to Nainital everyday at regular intervals.

By Train

The closest railhead for Nainital is at Kathgodam, 40 kms south. Trains connect Kathgodam with Agra, Bareilly, Lucknow and Delhi. A convenient train to take from Delhi would be the overnight Ranikhet Express which gets to kathgodam early in the morning. From Kathgodam you can take a hired taxi or bus to Nainital.

By Bus

Two main highways come in to Nainital, one to the south at Tallital and the other to the head of the lake at Mallital. Traffic coming in from the plains in the south arrive at Tallital, while those coming from Ramnagar and Corbett National Park arrive at Mallital. 

The journey from Delhi to Nainital takes about 8 hours and is pleasant drive. You can also hire a taxi, share a cab, drive up or avail the city bus services to Nainital from Delhi