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Today I will take you across a place in India called Jim Corbett National Park extending over an area of more than 500 sq km in the Himalayan foothills.
What’s This? Jim Corbett National Park as the name suggests has a beautiful landscape with diverse wildlife living here. Tourism is allowed only in selected areas of Corbett Tiger Reserve. The Park is named after Jim Corbett, who lived in the region, knew the language of the jungle, and who metamorphosised from hunter to ardent conservationist.
Located Where? It’s located near a place called Ramnagar.
How do we Reach There? Rail-Ramnagar (51 km), Air- Pantnagar (110 km)
Air : Phoolbagh, Pantnagar at a distance of 50-kms is the nearest airport. Delhi at a distance of 300-kms is the nearest international airport
Rail : Ramnagar is on the broad gauge track from where the road transport options have to be availed to reach the park। For faster trains and connections to other parts change at Moradabad
Road : Dhikala is 300-kms from Delhi, 145-kms from Lucknow and 51-kms from Ramnagar. The route from Delhi spans Hapur-Murababad-Ramnagar. The turn off is some 7-kms beyond Muradabad to the left, marked by a small board. The route from Lucknow spans Bareilly–Kichha–Rudrapur–Doraha–Kashipur. Ramnagar is served by frequent buses to and from Nainital and Ranikhet, 112-kms north. Buses arrive every half hour or so after the eight hour trip from Delhi; Delhi Transport corporation run a semi deluxe service, and most of the alternatives are pretty basic.
Best time to visit : Nov.- May (closed mid June to mid Nov.) The best visiting season of Corbett is from November 15 to June 15. Corbett remains closed between June 16 and November 14, when the monsoons flood the river beds and cut the fragile road links.
Climate : Its altitude is 385-1100 m above main sea level & its Temperature range is 4°C in winter to 42°C during summer.
Major Attractions : You can see mountains, forests, rivers, wildlife here.
Rivers: The River Kosi runs close to the Park and is also a significant water resource for nearby areas. Wildlife is dependent on rivers, for they provide drinking waters and also form home to several key aquatic species. Ramganga river is crucial for Corbett infact, without it there would be no Corbett. Other rivers forming major attraction in this park are Sonanandi, Mandal and Palain.
Wildlife: includes tigers, leopards, deers, wild boars, elephants, monkeys, birds, reptiles, crocodiles & fish. Chital, Sambar, and various other Deer species find refuge in the Savannah grasslands known as the Maidan, behind the campsite to the south, and Tigers are occasionally drawn in looking for prey. Two hour elephant rides, explore this sea of grass, rarely penetrating far into the deep jungles beyond; try to convince your Mahout or Elephant driver to venture in, as they can be quite magical. Come at dusk or dawn; in the heat of the day you probably won’t come across much more than deer among the tall grass. Tiger-sightings are few and far between, but you may be rewarded with fresh pug marks.
Jeeps Safari, is the most convenient way to travel within Corbett national park, and can be rented for the park trips from Ramnagar, or other travel agencies . One bus each day goes to Dikhala from Ramnagar, stopping at the Forest Rest houses en route. Banking and other important tourist facilities are available at Ramnagar and Lucknow.
Clothes to be taken: For winter travel, heavy woollens should be taken especially for open jeep safaris. Cottons are apt for summer months. Rain Gear is essential for the monsoons.
Precautions :
- Always follow the rules as wildlife here is free to look-out for its prey
- Animals can smell humans so be extra careful not to wear strong perfumes
- Don’t make noise, or play loud music. It can annoy the animals.
- Wear more comfortable shoes to walk around freely or run with them. Don’t wear bright colours.
- Carry medication & insect & mosquito repellents.
- Bring binoculars
General Info / Tips
Entry Inside The Corbett National Park : Visitors are advised to reach the gate half an hour in advance to complete the formalities for entry into the park.
Tourist Information Centres : All visitors to Corbett National Park have to obtain permits from the park administration centre at Ramnagar. The closest of the various gates into the Corbett national park, 1-m from central Ramnagar, is on the road to Bijrani camp, 11-km away, a base for day trips. Dhangarhi Gate, 18-kms along the highway north to Ranikhet, provides access to the northern and north western portion of the Jim Corbett Park along the Ramnagar River valley, and to the main camp of Dhikala.
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