Jim Corbett National Park.
Situated in the Himalayan foothills of Uttarakhand, Corbett Tiger Reserve stretches across the districts of Pauri, Nainital, and Almora. Its landscape features rolling hills and multiple valleys, traversed by the Ramganga, Palain, and Sonanadi rivers. Most of the reserve lies in the Bhabar and lower Shivalik zones, defined by a deep water table and porous terrain made up of sand and boulder deposits.
Best Time to Go
December – May
Nearest Airport
New Delhi (DEL)
Avg. Climate
0°C – 40°C
About Jim Corbett National Park.
Corbett Tiger Reserve, India’s first national park and tiger reserve, covers 1,288 square kilometers along the Ramganga River. Just 300 kilometers northeast of New Delhi in the Himalayan foothills, the park was initially established on August 8, 1936, as Hailey National Park, named after Sir Malcolm Hailey, then governor of the United Provinces. In 1952, it was renamed Ramganga National Park, and in 1957, it became Jim Corbett National Park in honor of James Edward Corbett—the famed hunter, naturalist, author, and photographer who was instrumental in its founding and boundary mapping.
Corbett holds one of the highest tiger densities in India, with roughly one tiger per 5 square kilometers. Notably, it was also the launch site for “Project Tiger” in 1973, a landmark initiative in India’s tiger conservation journey.
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
Morning Safari:
Jim Corbett National Park offers an exciting morning jeep safari, starting around 6:00 AM, depending on sunrise. This safari lasts approximately 4.5 to 5 hours, allowing visitors ample time to explore the park’s diverse landscapes and encounter its rich wildlife.
The evening jeep safari begins later in the afternoon and lasts for about 3 to 3.5 hours, depending on sunset timings. This safari offers another chance to explore the wilderness and witness the park’s vibrant wildlife in a different light.
Canter Safari
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