Jim Corbett National Park

Jim Corbett National Park which was earlier known as ‘Hailey National Park’ was the first National Park in India established in 1936. The Park was established by well known hunter and conservationist Jim Corbett and is the oldest park in India. The main aim of the park was to protect the endangered Bengal Tiger and create a secure place for its survival.

This Park is situated in Nainital district of Uttarakhand with an area of 1318.54 sq. km. Jim Corbett National Park of India is the most beautiful wildlife area for the Bengal Tiger which is around 160 in numbers and makes this place most important bastion for the endangered species.       

Wildlife Lover’s can visit Jim Corbett Reserved Area to see its splendid landscape and the diverse wildlife. Recently the visitors to this park have increased to 70 thousand from overall the world and India. Tourists are allowed to trek outside of the park with a professional guide. Also the winters are very cold and need make proper arrangements, if you are planning to travel during winter season.

Attractions: 

Animals / Mammals

Royal Bengal Tiger, Leopard, Sloth Bear, Indian Wild Dog, Swamp Deer, Indian Gaur, Hyena, Civets, Porcupine, Honey Badger, Chital, Langur, Jungle Cats, Bengal Fox, Golden Jackal, Dhole, Indian Hare, Otter, Indian Palm Squirrel, Grey Mongoose, Wild Boar, Chital,

Birds         

Sandpiper, White Storks, Snipe, Darter, Cattle Egret, Spotbill, Purple Heron, White eyed Buzzard, Shikra, Eagle, Hawk, Peafowl, Cattle Egrets, Black Stork, Barbets, Woodpeckers, Kingfishers, Brain fever, Red Jungle Fowl, Owl, Jungle Owlet, Great Horned Owl, Peacock, Purple Heron, Pond Heron, Shikra, White eyed Buzzard, Rock Pigeons, Green Pigeons, Finches, Orioles, Quails, Ring Doves, Drongos, Hoopoes, Warblers, Chats, Redstarts, Swallows, Bayas, Finches, Robins and Fly Catcher.

Reptiles

Python, Indian Cobra, krait, rat snake, wolf snake, Russell’s Viper, keel back, grass snake, Red Boa, Green Whip Snake, turtles, Blue oak leaf, Giant Wood Spider, Signature Spider, Wolf Spider, Mugger Crocodile, Garial Crocodile, Monitor Lizard, Flying Lizard, Chameleon, Green Lizard.

Things to do:

Bird Watching, Jungle safari, Elephant Safari, Jeep safari, Trekking and Rafting on Kosi River

Best Time to visit:

November to June is most pleasant but it’s open through the year for Wildlife lovers.

How to Get There:

Nearest Airport – New Delhi and Phoolbagh in Pantnagar (15kms away from Park)

Nearest Railway Station – New Delhi or Ramnagar Railway Station which is 12 kms away from Jim Corbett National Park

By Road – Buses are easily available from Jaipur, Agra, Dehradun, Rishikesh, Haridwar, Delhi and Lucknow.