Jim Corbett National Park

Corbett National Park situated in the foothills of the Himalayas, in the newly created state of Uttarakhand is haven for wildlife lovers in India. The present area of the Corbett national park is 1318.54 sq. km. including 520 sq. km. of core area of and 797.72 sq. km. of buffer area. The core area of the Corbett tiger reserve forms the  Corbett National Park while the buffer contains reserve forests (496.54 sq.km.) as well as the Sonanadi Wildlife Sanctuary (301.18 sq.km.) Flat valleys are interspersed with hilly ridges and the Park's rolling grasslands provide an excellent view of its rich eco system. 

Corbett National Park is one of India's most beautiful wildlife areas has a tiger population of around 160, which makes this park as the last and the most important bastion of this endangered species in India.

Corbett Park’s 1318.54 square kilometers of virgin forest and jungle are home to numerous other species of fauna. The rich biodiversity of the park is a perfect place for bird enthusiasts; the area is considered one of the best bird-watching areas in India, with some 600 species having been sighted in the park. 

The different habitat types of Corbett Park i.e. mountains, Sal forests, chaurs (grasslands), khair-sissoo forests, and rivers have their distinct assemblage of plants. More than 600 species of birds, trees, shrubs, herbs, bamboos, grasses, climbers and ferns have been identified in the Corbett Park. The most visible trees found in Corbett Park are Sal, Sissoo and Khair. Many other species that contribute to the diversity are found scattered throughout the Corbett park. Chir Pine is the only conifer of the Park and is found on ridge-tops. The upper reaches near Kanda ridge have Oak growing, which is essentially a Himalayan species. Other major tree species seen in and around Corbett park are Bel, Kusum, Mahua, Bakli.

Total Area of the Corbett National Park: 1,288.32 sq. km
Corbett National Park : 520.82 sq. km
Sonanadi Wildlife Sanctuary: 301.18 sq. km
Reserve Forest at the Corbett Park: 466.32 sq. km
Altitude of the Corbett Park: 400 mt. - 1200 mt.

Main flora in the Corbett National Park: The main vegetation found at Corbett Park is Sal, khair, ber, kuthber, bel, chbilla, dhak, semal, khingan, kharpat, rohini, bakli, pula and bamboo.

Rivers at Corbett National Park: For the survival of such a remarkable gamut of floral and faunal species in Jim Jim Corbett National Park , water is a crucial factor. The Ramganga river forms the most prominent hydrological resource, supplemented by tributaries, most prominent of which are the Sonanadi, Mandal and Palain rivers. The river Kosi runs proximate to the Park and is also a significant water resource for nearby areas. Wildlife is dependent on rivers, more so in the dry season, for they provide drinking waters and also forms home to several key aquatic species.

Wildlife at Corbett National Park: The Corbett National Park is very rich in wildlife, the major wildlife found in Corbett park Tiger, leopard, elephant, spotted deer, sambar, nilgai, hog deer, barking deer, sloth bear, wild boar, ghural, langur and rhesus monkey.

Birds at Corbett National Park: At Corbett National Park more than 600 species and subspecies of birds are found, the major birds are Peacock, pheasant, pigeon, owl, hornbill, barbet, lark, myna, magpie, minivet, patridge, thrush, tit, nuthatch, wagtail, sunbird, bunting, oriole, kingfisher, drongo, dove, woodpecker, duck, teal, eagle, stork, cormorant, falcon, bulbul, flycatcher,redstartandgull.

Reptiles at Corbett National Park:Corbett National Park is no less when it comes to aqua fauna and reptiles. The most found reptiles are Indian marsh crocodile or mugger, gharial, king cobra, common krait, cobra, Russels viper, python and monitor lizard. The fishes found here are golden mahsheer fish and Goonch Catfish other than many more found.

Maps of Corbett National Park: Here you can see the road map to Corbett national park from Delhi and also see the map of Dhikala forest tourist area, Bijrani Forest tourist area and Sonanadi Forest tourist area.

How to Reach Corbett National Park : Jim Corbett national park is well connected by road and train services from the major cities. One can reach here by train from  delhi and at the same time there is regular bus services from jaipur, agra, dehradun, rishikesh, haridwar apart from -delhi, gurgaon, Noida, faridabad and other major cities..

Clothing at Corbett National Park: Please carry appropriate clothing on your visit to Corbett NationalPark.

Weather at Corbett National Park: The weather is extreme in corbett Park. The Summer months are April-Mid July. Monsoon moths are Mid-July-late September, while winter months are October till late march.

Jeep Safari in Corbett National Park : Corbett Park has different wildlife safaris and safari zones. Guests can book Jeep safari in advance for Morning and full day, afternoon jeep safari permits will be issued directly to the guests.

Elephant Safari in Corbett National Park: The elephant safaris are available for the guests coming to corbett park for the elephant safaris in Corbett national park. Guests can make advance online information and booking of elephant safari in Corbett national park.

Fishing in Corbett National Park: Corbett National Park has 02 rivers, where guests can go for angling & angling ( catch-and-release). Permits can be obtained from director office, while staying at Corbett Wild.

Adventure Activities in Corbett National Park: Guests can also try their hands on adventure activities, when they are in Jim corbett park. The all time available adventure activities at Corbett national park are rock-climbing, rappelling, river-crossing and slithering other than hot-air balloon and rafting in Corbett national park.

River Rafting in Corbett National Park:

Forest Rest Houses & Lodges in Corbett National Park: Corbett National Park is one of the biggest national parks in India. Tourism Management has distributed the Corbett national park into five zones so that tourists can tour the park with much more convenience. All the five zones at Corbett national park are facilitated with an entrance gate. The best thing about these five zones at Corbett national park is the available accommodation facility i.e. Forest Rest houses. Forest Rest Houses in Corbett national park are really a treat to spend times. The tariffs of forest rest house with other fee as per the official gadgets and also mentioned in the official website of the jim Corbett national park are also mentioned here for the guests coming to visit Corbett national Park for forest rest house & forest lodge stay at Corbett national park. Some alternate accommodation options available at Corbett national park are also given, if you are unable to get the forest rest house reservations.

School Camps in Corbett National Park: Corbett Wilds organizes school camp in Corbett national park every year more than 10000 children's visit resorts for activity camps from Delhi, Gurgaon, Kolkata, Mumbai. We organize activity camp for the students in India like social service camp in india, Nature Club in india, Outdoor Adventure camps in india, Hill Walking and Camp Craft in india, winter camps in india, summer camps  in india, Geographical field trip in india, scout and guide camps in india.  All the camps in india are organized at our own property part from regular wildlife packages, we organize special programs for school goers.

Student Programs in India: Our student support programs assist undergraduate and graduate students from Indian institutes studying in the fields of environmental studies, rural managements, veterinary sciences etc. These programs are tailored to the Indian wildlife and rural requirements. Student Programs in india are traditionally supported through the selected Indian universities in each area. Student programs result in the culmination of villagers collaboration, where research faculty and students can work in the wild to develop the next generation technologies..

Camping in India and Corbett National Park:  India offer a large and varied selection of exciting camping grounds in india. India offers acres of green forest - from Parks to Wilderness Areas where you can set up your own camp and enjoy the nature with camping adventure in India. Better yet, relax and enjoy the mountain views outside your camping tent. Some of the must visit and favorite camping destinations of India are Corbett, Ranikhet, Ramganga River, Corbett National Park, and Himalayan Region in Uttaranchal.

Campsites around Corbett National Park:  There are ample camps in India around Corbett National Park also, take the traveler away from the pollution and grime of cities to exquisite locales, finely terraced fields, shimmering water streams and the complete range of beautiful mountain ranges. The camps in india provide extreme options for the tourists who are interested in exploring new lands and believe in complete adventure.

Hostels in Corbett National Park: Corbett National Park hostels with lowest prices guaranteed. Find the best Corbett National Park hostel deals online. You can also use the map tab to see the location of all hostels in Corbett National Park.

Home stay in Corbett National Park:  Corbett national park is one of the most widely visited destinations by nature enthusiast and educationalists in India. Safaris, trekking trails, bird-watching and wildlife appreciation are the most significant offerings made by the park authorities. One has to get prior permission to enter the Corbett national park for jeep & elephant Safaris. It is best to contact the home-stay that one might chose to stay in, as the owners are well connected to arrange for permits easily. There are very few home-stays outside the park, which are owned by nature lovers and veterans around Corbett national park. These are highly recommended over the countless hotels which have sprung up in the cluttered town of Ramnagar.

Best time to visit Corbett National Park:  Corbett National Park remains open throughout the year for the visitors from Khara zone of the Corbett national park but the best time to visit Corbett national park is from 15th October to 30th June because during this period of time almost the tourism zones of Corbett national park are open for visitors coming to Corbett national park and one can visit almost the entire national park area.