The Jim Corbett National Park is situated in the Nainital district of Uttarakhand and is the oldest national park in India which got established in 1936 by the name of Hailey National park.
If you are an adventure freak, bird watcher, angler, or animal lover then Jim Corbett National Park is the ideal place for you. Enjoy your weekend in the lap of Jungle.
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The park contains 488 different species of plants and a wide variety of wildlife including Elephants, Tigers, Chital, Sambar Deer, Nilgai, Gharial, King Cobra, Muntjac, wild boar, Hedgehog, common Musk Shrew, Flying fox, Indian Pangolin, and around 600 different species of birds. Jim Corbett National Park covers an area of 521sq. kms.
Corbett National Park acts as a protected area of critically endangered Bengal Tiger of India. Corbett National Park is one of the best managed and protected areas in the country and attracts thousands of Indian and Foreign visitors each year.
The park is situated at the foothills of Himalayan belt and has various geographical and ecological characteristics with splendid landscapes. There are four gates which acts as entrance to the Park, which are Amdanda gate, Dhangarhi gate, Khara gate and Durga devi gate.
Please Note: It is always advisable to book safaris prior to arrival, especially during weekends as there are only 60 vehicles allowed inside the Corbett National Park at a time. Depending on the number of guests, the estimated cost of safari vehicles will be between Rs 2600 - Rs 4000. Guests can directly contact the hotels and book their safaris.
All the gates of Corbett National Park will re-open in November 2022. The forest rest houses situated in the circle of this National Park are also opened for the same time period. These opening and closing dates are same for Rajaji National Park too.
Corbett National Park is also providing the Day visit and Night Stay facilities. The first shift timing of day visit is 6:60 and 13:30 for second day visit. Tourist can visit these gates by using Gypsies. You have to apply online first for safari permit. Night stay facilities are available at Dhikala, Khinnauli, Sarpduli, Gairal, Bijrani, Lohachaud, Pakhro, Kalagad and Ratwadab gates. Online booking is also available for these stays.
Corbett National Park remains closed during the monsoons. All zones of Corbett Tiger Reserve are closed for night halts by visitors from 15th June to 15th October.
Bijrani Zone: Bijrani zone opens on 15 October 2021 and remains open till June 2022. Night Stay facility also available.
Dhikala Zone:The Dhikala, Lohachaur and Sonanadi Tourism Zones remains open from 15 November 2021 to 15 June 2022. Night Stay facility also available.
Jhirna Zone: The Jhirna Tourism Zone, however remains open for day safaris throughout the year, subject to road and weather conditions being safe.
Jungle Safari: One of the most preferred activities for which tourists come to Jim Corbett is the Jungle Safari with options like Elephant Safari, Jeep Safari and Canter Safari. Tourists are offered jeep rides traversing through the jungle where they could spot wild animals like elephants, deer, langurs, leopards, crocodiles any many more. If one is lucky enough, the king of the jungle, the Bengal tiger could make a royal entrance. For more adventurous travelers, elephant safari is an option.
Wildlife Photography: Corbett National Park is a haven for wildlife enthusiasts. All you need is a digital camera and one can capture stunning photographs of a variety of flora and fauna in wild. Although for capturing a perfect shot of the tiger, one has to have enormous patience.
Bird Watching in Corbett: More than 500 species birds have been recorded in Corbett National Park area. Some of the most popular birds spotted are Lesser Fish Eagle, Cinereous Vulture, Pallas's Fish Eagle, Tawny Fish and Spot-bellied Eagle Owl, Great Slaty Woodpecker, Ibisbill, Wallcreeper, Hodgson's Bushchat, Bright-headed Cisticola, Rosy Minivet, White-tailed Rubythroat are just some of the species that are regularly seen in and around the park. Enjoy birding in Corbett along with wildlife safari.
Fishing: The catchment area offers Ramganga River offers various opportunities for catching fishes. Quite a few licensed fishing camps are set up on the banks of the river for angling especially catching Mahseer fishes.
Rafting: For adventurous souls, rafting in the rapid and turbulent waters of Ram Ganga River is quite a thrilling experience. There are grade I and II rapids at Jim Corbett park. However, rafting season at Jim Corbett is permitted only in the monsoons.
Being one of the famous wildlife sanctuaries in India, thousands of wildlife enthusiasts visit Corbett National Park in Ramnagar. There are plenty of accommodations available in and around the park where one can relax and rejuvenate with their friends and family amidst the lap of nature. These include luxurious hotels and resorts equipped with high-end amenities to budget guest houses, cottages and camps. Check out Corbett hotels and resorts.
Since Corbett National Park is a Tiger reserve, restaurants are not permitted inside the protected area. One can find plenty of eating options outside the protected zone. Resorts have in-house restaurants and bar that serve all kinds of delectable cuisines from North Indian, Continental, Chinese, Mughlai and much more. Apart from this one can also try the local Kumaoni dishes.
Initially, some of the areas of the Corbett National Park were a part of the princely Tehri Garhwal dynasty. The dense forests were cleared to make the area less vulnerable to the Rohilla invaders. In order to banish the Gurkhas from his domain, the Raja of Tehri renounced some part of his princely state to the East India Company.
Boksas, a tribe from Terai region then settled here and began farming until the early 1860s, but with the introduction of the British Rule, they were forced to leave. The first step for protecting the area was taken in 1868, with the birth of the British Forest Department, who prohibited cultivation here. The operation of the cattle stations came under Major Ramsay, the British Officer who was in-charge of the area during that time.
In 1879, the forests were constituted into a reserve forest. In the early years of the 1900s, several Britishers including E.R Stevens and E.A. Smythies suggested that a national park should be built in this place. The British administration then came up with the idea of setting up a game reserve in 1907.
In 1930s, when the authorities came up with the plan of demarcation of the area, Jim Corbett assisted them, as he knew the area well. In 1936, when Sir Malcolm Hailey was the Governor of the United Provinces, a reserve by the name of Hailey National Park, sprawling over 323.75 km2 (125.00 sq mi) gave birth to Asia's first national park. After that strict guidelines and laws were made against killing and capturing of mammals, reptiles and birds within the park’s boundaries.
In the midst of 1954-55, the reserve was renamed as Ramganga National Park and its name was again changed in 1955-56 and was kept as Corbett National Park to honor the well-known author and wildlife conservationist, Jim Corbett who played a vital role in creating the reserve, by persuading the provincial government for establishing it.
Sadly, during the bloodshed of the Second World War, the area of Corbett National Park witnessed excessive poaching and timber cutting. But in 1991, about 797.72 km2 (308.00 sq mi) area was added as a buffer zone to the Kalagarh Tiger Reserve, which included the entire Kalagarh forest division, assimilating the 301.18 km2 (116.29 sq mi) area of Sonanadi Wildlife Sanctuary as a part of the Kalagarh division.
In 1974, it was chosen as the site for launching a noble and ambitious wildlife conservation project called the Project Tiger. At present, the Corbett National Park's headquarters are based in Nainital district, from where it is administered.
Disclaimer: Kindly check the latest prices for various activities and safari rates with official website of Jim Corbett National Park. The following rates are subject to change without prior notice.
| Day visit entry fee for Bijrani, Sonanadi, Jhirna, Domunda/Durga Devi (per person/per visit for 4 hrs) | Rs 500/- Indian, Rs 1500/- Foreigner |
| Vehicle Fee (Light Vehicle to Heavy Vehicle) | Rs 500/- to 1500/- (Depends on vehicle) |
| Photography (Commercial) | Rs 500/- Indian, Rs 1500/- Foreigner |
| Elephant Ride (per person for 2 hrs) | Rs 300/- Indian, Rs 1000/- Foreigner |
| Elephant Safari (for a day) | Rs 3000/- |
| Ramganaga Conducted Tour | Rs 1000/- Indian, Rs 2000/- Foreigner |
Check out the official website of Corbett National Park for booking of Safari in Jhirna, Dhikala and Bijrani Zones: https://corbettonline.uk.gov.in
Online booking for day visit in Bijrani, Jhirna, Dhela, Pakhro, Dhikala, Durga devi Gate will start from 10 October 2020 and night stay at various rest houses inside Corbett Tiger Reserve will start from 15 October 2020.
Date: 10 October 2020
Check out the Corbett National Park weather report for April
The minimun and maximum temperature in April in Corbett National Park is 20°C and 34°C respectively. The weather is generally sunny and clear in April and you would feel hot throughout the day. Summer Clothes clothes are recommended for Corbett National Park in April.
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