About Corbett National Park

Corbett National Park (CNP) is One of India's richest wilderness areas. The Tiger Reserve encompasses an area of 1288.34 sq km, which include two Protected Areas: Corbett National Park (520.82 sq. km) and Sonanadi Wildlife Sanctuary (301.18 sq. km). Corbett National Park has captured the imagination of many with its diverse wildlife and breathtaking landscapes. The natural uniqueness of the area was recognised long ago and so in 1936 Corbett attained the distinction as the first national park to be established in mainland Asia.

Jim Corbett National Park is one of the most celebrated wildlife reserve in India. This park is spread in Nanital, Pauri and Almora district. Corbett National Park is an amazing blend of high hills, swamp, River side belts and green meadows covering an area of 522 kilometres at the foot hills of the great himalayas and this makes the park a heaven for wildlife adventures lovers.

Its geographical location between the Himalayas and the terai, and the streams, rivers and ridges criss-crossing the terrain, present Corbett with a remarkable variety of landscapes. This vivid mosaic of habitats - wet and dry, plain and mountainous, gentle and rugged, forests and grasslands - supports numerous plant and animal species, representing Himalayan as well as plains kinds. The most famous of Corbett's wild residents are the Bengal Tiger and the Asiatic Elephant, but with about 600 species of avifauna Corbett is one of the richest bird regions of India.

Corbett Safari

Jim Corbett National Park is India's most exciting safari destination. Jim Corbett National Park is one of the most celebrated wildlife reserve in 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 greater 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.

• Corbett Jeep Safari
• Corbett Elephant Safari
• Dhikala Canter Safari

Places To Visit

Corbett wilderness is intriguing leopards and tigers call it home, birds live in peace, locals enjoy the greenery, and tourists find the nature therapeutic. This 2-day getaway is thrilling as well as relaxing. But in case you are planning an extended and exciting vacation, we suggest escaping to beautiful places to visit near Jim Corbett National Park.

• Garjia Devi Temple
• Hanuman Dham
• Sitabani
• Corbett Waterfall

How To Reach

Jim Corbett national park is easily accessabile from the capital of India 'Delhi' by road and also by train. Nearest Airport is also 'Delhi Airport' which is around 250 kms away from 'Ramnagar'. 'Ramnagar' is enterance point to corbett national park and also headquarter of Corbett tiger reserve India. One domestic airport at a distance of 65 kms in 'Pantnagar' has established but there are no regular flights for this airport. Following are the best routes to reach corbett from Delhi, Lucknow, Bareilly and Haridwar. For other major cities like Kolkata, Chennai or Mumbai you have to reach Delhi and from Delhi you can easily reach corbett.

Best Time To Visit

Jim Corbett National Park is completely spread over Nainital, Pauri Garwahl and Almora Districts of Uttarakhand. It is one of the oldest national park in India. The park is known for its initiative Project Tiger, for endangered Bengal tiger of India. The total area of the reserve is 1318.54 sq. km. consisting 520 sq. km. of core area and 797.72 sq. km. of buffer area. After India's independence in 1947, the park was renamed as Ramganga National Park. But in 1956 it was renamed as Jim Corbett National Park in the memory of Colonel Jim Corbett.