Welcome to Jim Corbett !!

Edward James "Jim" Corbett (25 July 1875 – 19 April 1955), the eighth child of Christopher and Mary Jane Corbett, was an Indian-born British hunter, conservationist and naturalist, famous for slaying a large number of man-eating tigers and leopards in India.

Corbett was frequently called upon by the government of the United Provinces (now the Indian states of Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand) to slay man-eating tigers and leopards who had killed people in the villages of the Garhwal and Kumaon region. Corbett shot much-feared man-eaters such as the Champawat Tiger, the Leopard of Rudraprayag, the Tigers of Chowgarh and the Panar Leopard, who had cumulatively killed over a thousand people. Corbett spoke out for the need to protect India's wildlife from extermination. The Corbett National Park in Kumaon is named in his honour.

Located in the foothills of the Himalayas is the majestic Corbett National Park. Home to a variety of flora and fauna, it is famous for its wild population of Tigers, Leopards and Elephants. Corbett national park was established in 1936, as the Hailey National Park. India's first national park and the first sanctuary to come under Project Tiger, Corbett supports a variety of vegetation making it the ideal habitat for the Tiger and its prey, which include four kinds of Deer, Wild Boar and some lesser-known animals. Leopards are mostly found in the hilly areas of the park. Some nocturnal cats found here are the Leopard Cat, Jungle Cat and Fishing Cat. Sloth Bear is found in the lower regions of the park while the Himalayan Black Bear is seen in the higher hills only. The Dole or Wild Dog, though they can be seen in the southern areas of the park along with the Jackal.

Jim Corbett Hotel Packages :

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Attractions - In & Around Jim Corbett :

Wildlife Viewing :
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.

Ramnagar :
Situated in the rich farm belt of Terai, on the southeastern fringes of the great forests, the busy market town of Ramnagar is the main administrative centre for Corbett National Park and Project Tiger. Ramnagar makes a fishing base camp. At Lohachaur, 15-kms north along the River Kosi, good anglers are in with a chance of landing the legendary Mahseer, a redoubtable battling River Carp. Permits to have a go must be sought from the Project Tiger office in Ramnagar; most resorts also arrange all inclusive fishing trips.

Jeep Safari in Corbett :
Jeeps Safari, is the most convenient way to travel within Corbett national park, and can be rented for the park trips from Ramnagar, from the KMVN Tourist Lodge and 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.

Jeep Safari Routes:

Dhikala (Corbett national park) - 50 kms from Ramnagar this part is most popular amongst all zones at Corbett national park. Ramganga river flows through this part of the park which is the reason to attract variety of wildlife including mammals, reptiles and birds. Visiting this zone by jeep requires mandatory overnight stay inside the Corbett National Park.

Lohachaur (Corbett national park) - 43 kms from Ramnagar this zone of Corbett national park has rich sal forest. Due to its hilly terrain the wildlife and vegetation available differ slightly from other zones of national park. This zone is liked most by bird watchers.

Jhirna (Corbett national park) - 35 kms from Ramnagar this zone is located on the edge of Corbett national park. This zone is also home to some of the very rarely seen animals like leopards and bears. There are many small ponds (Srotra) which are lifeline for the animals residing in this part of the park.

Bijrani (Corbett national park) - 9kms from Ramnagar this zone is becoming the most popular amongst the tourist visiting Corbett national park. The vegetation present is comparatively less dense as compared to other zones of Corbett national park and hence provides maximum chances of spotting wildlife. For those with time constraints, this route offers the shortest safari inside the National Park.

Time of Safari:
There are two safaris that can be taken in a day -
Morning - from 6 A.M. to 10 A.M.
Evening - from 2 P.M. to 6 P.M.

Elephant Safari in Corbett :
To have a perfect view of the wildlife from close quarters, then the best way to explore the Corbett national park, would be on the back of an elephant. Elephant ride is a unique experience for the visitors of Corbett national park. It can be adventurous at times and at times can be very peaceful. This ride of modern mammoth often provides amazing sightings getting deep into the jungle which can not be explored by other means of safaris. There are different elephant safari route permissions for visiting different zones.

Elephant Safari Routes:

Bijrani (Corbett national park) - Offers the adventure and thrill of exploring dense jungles and you never know how close you might be to the king of the jungle.

Dhikala (Corbett national park) - Offers fair chance of viewing tiger and other wildlife from close quarters in the grass lands.

Time of Safari:
There are two safaris that can be taken in a day -
Morning - from 6 A.M. to 8 A.M.
Evening - from 3 P.M. to 5 P.M.

Open Bus Safari in Corbett :
The only option for a day visit to Dhikala zone of Corbett national park is by open bus safari also known as canter safari. Open bus safari is a 18 seater shared bus where seats are reserved for the visitors. One can board the open bus either at Corbett reception at Ramnagar or Dhangarhi gate the entry gate to Dhikala zone.

Time of Safari:
There are two safaris that can be taken in a day -
Morning - from 6 A.M. to 11 A.M.
Evening - from 11 A.M. to 4 P.M.

Horse Safari in Corbett :
A full day horse safari through thick reserve forests of Sal to Sitabani and back. Follow the footsteps of Jim Corbett who used this trail to Sitabani forest rest house regularly. Hot Lunch at the ancient Sitabani temple. Set deep in the forest, this temple is where Sita from the epic Ramayana took refuge with her sons. Gallop on the soft tracks and enjoy the opportunity to stop and examine whatever catches your fancy. The horses will be especially brought from Nainital for your ride.

Night Safari in Corbett :
The Jungle never sleeps!! so why waste the night. Night safari is not done inside the Corbett national park but on the road on the periphery of the national park. Night safari provides thrill to the visitors visiting the Corbett national park and at times provides very good sighting of wildlife as the animals are most active at nights. In night safari on bituminous roads one should also look out for reptiles like snakes or pythons which tend to rest on comparatively warmer bituminous roads.

Nature Hike :
Nature Hike, the best way to experience the dense jungle around Corbett national park. It gives the feel how the villagers used to travel from one village to the other crossing dense jungles resting at water sources. There are many treks depending upon the difficulty level of the trek. Nature trek is allowed only at few areas and is restricted at most of the areas of the Corbett national park.

Rappelling / River crossing / Rock climbing :
Enjoy the adventure activities like rappelling, river crossing, bridge fall and rock climbing. These activities are mostly arranged for group with strength above 15. The level of these activities are of that of beginners and all the safety measures are taken care of while performing these activities. They add on to the fun of staying at Corbett national park.

Bird Watching :
With more than 500 resident Species of Birds & over 1000 Including Migratory, Corbett is the paradise for bird watchers. Mixed vegetations including thick sal forest and grasslands are home to many Himalayan birds and also attracts many migratory birds most of them visiting the Corbett national park in winters. Bird watching is also done in buffer zone of Corbett national park where lots of birds nest near human settlement. Best time for bird watching at Corbett national park is from November to March.

Note :
* All visitors to Corbett National Park have to obtain permits from the park administration centre at Ramnagar.
* Visitors are advised to reach the gate half an hour in advance to complete the formalities for entry into the park.
* Bring binoculars, remain quiet, and don’t wear bright colours or strong perfumes.
* Do not try to feed animals and stay with your guide throughout your tour of the park.
* Do not burn matches or carry flammable things.

Travel Information :

Best Time to Visit :

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.

How to reach Jim Corbett :

By 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.

By 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.

By 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.