Jim Corbett National Park Tour

Located on the foothills of Kumaon in Ramnagar district, this park is the legacy of the famed British hunter, tracker and conservationist; Colonel Jim Corbett, who is known for his legendary book- “The Man-eaters of Kumaon”. The oldest national park in India and the birthplace of Project Tiger, this park it is home to the magnificent beast- the Royal Bengal Tiger. No trip to north India is complete without a rip- roaring tiger safari in Jim Corbett National Park.

Topography
Spanning over an area of over 1300sqkm, the lay of the land comprises of hills ranging from 1,300 to 4,000ft, grasslands, river belts, marshy depressions and a large lake. Numerous ravines, ridges, minor streams and small plateaus dot the landscape. River Ramganga flows through the park; forming its major water source.

Vegetation
With a forest cover of almost 73 %, the park is sheathed mainly in sal, haldu, peepal, rohini and mango trees. Around 110 species of trees are found in the park.

Inhabitants of Jim Corbett

Mammals & Other species

Royal Bengal Tiger is the uncontested King of Jim Corbett National Park! Thick forests, the Ramganga River and abundant prey make this reserve an ideal habitat for tigers. Other inhabitants of this sanctuary are leopards, elephants, jungle cat, fishing cat, barking deer, sambar deer, hog deer, chital, sloth and Himalayan black bears. Indian grey mongoose, otters, yellow-throated martens, Himalayan goral, Indian pangolins, langur and rhesus macaques have also been spotted here. Its captive breeding programs for crocodiles and gharials saved them from extinction.

Birds of Jim Corbett
The park is a birdwatcher’s delight too with around 600 species of birds, both resident & migrant flocking the park. Jungle fowl, peacock, partridge, kaleej pheasant, dove, woodpecker, drongo, duck, teal, cormorant and stork are some of the birds found here.

Tiger Safari in Jim Corbett national park
With over 200 tigers in the park, along with host of other big game, all you need is an expert guide and some good luck to get a glimpse of the ferocious beast. You may opt for a Jeep Safari or a Canter (Open Van) Safari. Experience the enthralling wilderness as you drive in a safari, spotting various animals & birds. Revel in the mysterious sights and sounds of the forest where rustling of leaves and call of the birds alert you to the presence of a tiger. Watch out for the huge Indian Python that is known to devour a deer!

Best Time to Visit Jim Corbett National Park
Some zones of the park are open throughout the year but the peak season is from mid November to June when all the zones are open to public.

How to Reach Jim Corbett National Park
By Air- Pantnagar Airport, around 80kms from Jim Corbett, is the closest airport.
By Rail- Ramnagar Railway station is well-connected to major cities in the country.
By Road- Corbett is well connected via Ramnagar by a network of roads & highways.

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