Corbett National Park, Uttarakhand, India

Popular For: Wildlife, Fishing, Rivers, Falls


Trip Overview:

Corbett National Park, entrenched in 1936 with the bottom area of 308 sq km, the one of the finest wildlife reserves in India and an admirable weekend getaway from New Delhi. This national park administrator asylum to fantastic flora and fauna. In the year1974, this national park was the first Indian national park to introduced as a ‘Project Tiger’, this program proposed with the motivation to save our royal carnivore ‘tiger’. This park was already accepted as ‘Hailey National Park’ and later in 1955 it was named as ‘Corbett National Park’ to immortalized the assiduous efforts of Jim Corbett (Famous author and wildlife environmentalist). The rich flora of the park develops to an area of 521 sqkm, commanded by Sal forest. There also are about 488 species of flora documented in the park. Additionally, the wildlife catalogue appearance 586 species of birds, 33 species of reptiles, 36 species of dragonflies, 7 species of amphibians and 50 species of mammals. To shot some of the amazing wildlife species in the park, there are three types of safaris, which is well-named as Jeep Safari, Elephant Safari, and Canter Safari.

How to Reach Corbett National Park

By Train

Ramnagar situated at a distance of 10.6 km is the closest railway station. From the railhead, there are private cabs and shared taxis easily applicable to reach this national park.

By Air

Jolly Grant Airport (Dehradun) situated at a far distance of 157 km is the closest airport. From the airport, there are taxis and cabs are easily applicable to drive travellers to the park.

By Road

There is also a best road connectivity also applicable from Delhi to reach this park. The route is about 255km by crossing Gajraula, Moradabad, and Kashipur. For car owners, it will take approximately 5hrs from Delhi to Park.

Attractions in Corbett National Park

Dhikuli

Dhikuli is admirable for arrange some of the marvalous views of the national park. The age-old antique rest house (built around 100 years ago) and beautiful valley are the captivate appearance of the point.

Kalagarh Dam

Kalagarh Dam is a heaven for bird lovers. Here, one can shot countless of pictures que natural and transient birds.

Corbett Falls

Visiting to the Corbett Falls seasonal the naturalasile in Corbett National Park. This attracting point is a most visiting point to relishevantual peaceful experience.

Important Information

Area: 1,319 sq km (509 sq miles)

Altitude: 385-1100m above Mean Sea Level

Geographical Coordinates: 78°44' to 79°07'E Longitude and 29°25' to 29°39'N Latitude: 1400 mm - 2800 mm

Temperature: 4 °C to 42 °C

Flora: Sal, Sissoo, Semal, Bamboo, Bel, Rohini, Kuthber, Kharpat, Dhak, Pula, Chbilla, Bakli, Ber, Khingan, Khair, etc.

Mammals: Tiger, Elephant, Rhesus Monkey, Cheetal, Wild Boar Langoor, Sambar, Leopard, Barking Deer, Hog Deer, etc.

Birds:Peacock, Crow, Drongo, Teals, Ducks, Vulture, Seagulls, Cormorants, Partridges, Kaleej, Orioles, King Fishers, Woodpeckers, Laughing Thrush, Storks, Parakeets, Doves, Jungle Fowl, etc.

Reptile:Indian Marsh Crocodiles (Mugger), King Cobra, Gharials, Monitor Lizard, Python, Common Krait, Cobra, Russel, etc.

Pisces:Kalabasu, Kalimuchi, Mahaseer, Chilwa, Goonch, etc.

Opening Hours:0630 hours to 1730 hours.

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