» Corbett National Park

The Corbett Tiger reserve has quite a history. It is India's First National Park and one of the finest, notable for its individualistic scenic charm and magnificent submontane and riverine vistas, and also for its richly varied wildlife, still interestingly in the process of change, and the site of the launching of project Tiger.

Early this century its exceptional potential as a wildlife reserve was recognized and there were moves to have it officially declared a sanctuary, liberating it from the exploitation of its tree forests and human occupation of the riverside land. Finally, in 1936 it was set up as the first authentic national park of the country under the United Provinces National Parks Act.

» Attractions of Corbett National Park

Corbett is a heaven for Tigers as well as its prey, which include four kinds of Deer, Wild Boar and some lesser-known animals. Leopards are mostly found in the hilly areas of the park. Some nocturnal cats found here are the Leopard Cat, Jungle Cat and Fishing Cat. Sloth Bear is found in the lower regions of the park while the Himalayan Black Bear is seen in the higher hills only. The Dole or Wild Dog, though they can be seen in the southern areas of the park along with the Jackal.

» Best time to visit Corbett National Park

The best time for a visit would naturally depend upon what the visitor is specially interested in -summer would be best if one is keen on observing the larger mammals and winter if one's interest lies mainly in water birds. For most people, January to June would be the best months.

» How to Get there

Air : Phoolbagh, Pantnagar at a distance of 50 kms is the nearest airport. Delhi at a distance of 300-kms is the nearest international airport.

Rail : Ramnagar is on the broad gauge track from where the road transport options have to be availed to reach the park. For faster trains and connections to other parts change at Moradabad.

Road : Dhikala is 300 kms from Delhi, 145 kms from Lucknow and 51 kms from Ramnagar. The route from Delhi spans Hapur-Murababad-Ramnagar. The turn off is some 7 kms beyond Muradabad to the left, marked by a small board.

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