Corbett National Park
Nestling
in the foothills of the Himalayas, the Corbett National Park extends over
an area of 520.82sq.km. Varied topography and vegetation gives Corbett
a rich diversity in habitats and natural beauty. Flat valleys are interspread
with hilly ridges and the Park's rolling grasslands known as the Chaurs
provide visitors with an excellent view of its inhabitants. The magnificent
Ramganga River flows through the entire length of the park and little
forest streams tumble through the ravines. While dense stands of sal cloak
the higher ridges, mixed deciduous forest are found throughout the Park
and over 110 varieties of trees, 51 species of shrubs and over 33 kinds
of bamboos and grasses are seen here.
Corbett
has the highest density of tiger in the country - approximately one every
5 sq.km. and it was here that the prestigious "Project Tiger" 
was
launched in 1973. Four speices of deer -hog deer, sambar, chital and barking
deer and other prey like the wild boar, support the predator.
Besides the tiger, Corbett is a haven for 50 mammals , 580 kinds of birds and 25 reptile species. The park has elephants, the Himalayan black bear in the higher elevations, sloth bear, varieties of lesser known cats, dhole -the wild dog and an entire spectrum of colourful birds including water birds, pheasants, jungle fowl and the Indian hornbill. Basking along the banks of Ramganga are the slender snouted gharial and the mugger or marsh crocodile. The river fine sporting fish prized by anglers, though angling is not permitted inside the National Park.
Excellent facilities for staying and viewing wildlife make Corbett one of the finest reserves in India.
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General Information : |
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Best time to Visit |
: Nov-May (closed mid June to mid Nov) |
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Accommodation |
: Forest Rest Houses, Log Huts etc. |
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Nearest town |
: Ramnagar (51Km) |
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How to get there |
: Rail - Ramnagar (51 Km), Air - Pantnagar (110 Km) |
For bookings contact : Jetair Tours Pvt. Limited - India.
Other Important National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries in India
[ The Great Himalayan National Park ] [ Dachigam National Park ][ Dudhwa National Park ][ Sariska National Park ][ Keoladeo Ghana National Park ]
[ Ranthambore National Park ][ Manas Tiger Reserve ][ Desert Sanctuary ]
[ Kaziranga National Park ][ Bandhavgarh National Park ][ Kanha National Park ]
[ Gir National Park & Sanctuary ]
[ Bandipur National Park ][ Nagarhole National Park ][ Kabini River Lodge ]
[ Mudumalai Sanctuary ][ Periyar National Park ]
Last modified: 26/02/2004