Jim Corbett National Park.

Jim Corbett National Park, formerly known as Ramganga National Park, honors the conservationist, author, and hunter, Colonel Jim Corbett. Nestled in the Himalayan foothills, this scenic park boasts incredible biodiversity. Home to tigers, elephants, leopards, sloth bears, deer, crocodiles, gharials, king cobras, and over 580 bird species, it’s a wildlife enthusiast’s paradise.

Best Time to Go

December – May

Nearest Airport

New Delhi (DEL)

Avg. Climate

0°C – 40°C

About Jim Corbett National Park.

Corbett National Park, India’s first and finest national park, spans 520 square kilometers along the Ramganga River. Located just 300 kilometers northeast of New Delhi in the foothills of the Himalayas, this remarkable wilderness was originally established on August 8, 1936, as Hailey National Park, named after Sir Malcolm Hailey, the then governor of the United Provinces. In 1952, the park’s name was changed to Ramganga National Park. Finally, in 1957, the park received its current name, Jim Corbett National Park, as a tribute to the late James Edward Corbett, the renowned hunter, naturalist, author, and photographer who played a crucial role in the park’s establishment and boundary demarcation.

Corbett National Park is notable for having one of the highest tiger densities in India, with approximately one tiger per 5 square kilometers. Furthermore, it was here, in 1973, that the prestigious “Project Tiger” conservation program was first launched, marking a significant milestone in tiger preservation efforts.

Popular fauna at Ranthambore national park.

Royal Bengal Tiger

Sambar Deer

Yellow Throated Martin

The Indian gazelle

Nilgai

Barking Deer

Asiatic Elephant

Leopard

Safaris at Jim Corbett National Park

Jeep Safari

Jim Corbett National Park offers half-day jeep safaris, both morning and evening. Morning safaris begin around 6:00 AM, depending on sunrise, and last approximately 4.5 to 5 hours. After the morning safari, guests return to their lodge or resort for lunch and relaxation. Evening safaris, lasting about 3 to 3.5 hours depending on sunset, provide another opportunity to explore the park. Following the evening safari, guests return to their accommodations for dinner and leisure.

Canter Safari

A canter is a minibus. A safari in this mini bus is conducted twice per day – in the morning & in the afternoon. The canter can accommodate around 15 – 20 people at once.

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